PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Jones (ranked 4991 p4p, 447 weight class) and Christian Wayne (ranked 4996 p4p, 448 weight class). Wayne has chosen Slipknot-The Devil in I as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Wayne

187 cm
25
182 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, CJ Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Wayne lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Wayne takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wayne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Wayne throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.

Wayne darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wayne has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Wayne jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Wayne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wayne, up you get!
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Wayne misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Wayne backing up. Wayne nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.

Wayne moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Wayne.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling him.
Wayne scores with a knee to the head.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Wayne.
Wayne looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Wayne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with an elbow strike.
Wayne lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wayne scores with a knee to the head.

Wayne pulls guard.

Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wayne is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Wayne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
CJ Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wayne.
Wayne tries to clinch up.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones checks a low kick from Wayne.
Jones looks to land a combination but Wayne avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wayne tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wayne moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Wayne misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones blocks a head kick by Wayne.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wayne feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Wayne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Wayne backing up. Wayne nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wayne moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling him.
Wayne tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wayne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
CJ Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Wayne does no damage.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wayne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Wayne misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne.
A lazy body kick from Wayne
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Wayne backing up. Wayne nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wayne lands with a nice body kick.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Wayne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Wayne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Wayne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wayne throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones blocks a jab.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
CJ Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wayne.
Wayne tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Wayne is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wayne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Wayne's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wayne has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Wayne has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christian Wayne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wayne can do to turn this around?

Wayne breaks the clinch.
Wayne throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Wayne backing up. Wayne nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wayne wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wayne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wayne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Wayne throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
A low kick from Wayne misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Christian Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wayne clinches up against the cage.
Wayne has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wayne has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to push Wayne away but Wayne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Wayne lands an uppercut.

Wayne breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wayne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Wayne backing up. Wayne nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wayne throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Wayne misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Wayne will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick by Wayne misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones lunges at Wayne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wayne's hand.
Jones throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wayne tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wayne darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Wayne backing up. Wayne nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Wayne will be more careful next time no doubt.

Wayne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Wayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jones manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wayne keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wayne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wayne stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Wayne's takedown attempt.
Wayne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Wayne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Christian Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Wayne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
CJ Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wayne.
Wayne throws a lazy head kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wayne misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne tries to clinch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
CJ Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Wayne has double underhooks.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Wayne has the dominant position.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Wayne is controlling him.

Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
As Wayne looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Wayne just gets out of the way.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Wayne backs away looking to recover.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wayne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Wayne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Jones!
Christian Wayne was interviewed post fight and said 'Chamba'.