PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and X Factor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). X Factor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jennings
vs
Factor

180 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Jennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, X Factor!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jennings fails to land with a series of punches.
Factor looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Jennings gets the takedown into side control.
Jennings lands some shots froms side control.
Factor tries to escape but Jennings is in control.
Jennings lands an elbow.
Factor taking a bit of punishment here - Jennings scoring with strikes.
Jennings lands a few punches from side control.
Factor is not content to let Jennings control the position.
Jennings scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Factor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Factor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Jennings decides to stand up, so the ref orders Factor to his feet.

Jennings drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jennings keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Factor's head.
Factor has momentary wrist control but Jennings slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jennings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Factor's head.
Jennings postures up and lands a big shot to Factor's brow.
Jennings content to stall in guard here.
Jennings keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Factor's head.
Jennings scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jennings cracks Factor with a solid left hand.
Jennings cracks Factor with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jennings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Jennings stands and steps away. Factor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Jennings feints and as Factor raises his hands in defense, Jennings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jennings is working Factor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jennings has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jennings working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jennings's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jennings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jennings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jennings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jennings trying to control but Factor is working from the bottom.
Jennings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is working Factor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jennings working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jennings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jennings chips away with some ground and pound.
Jennings lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Factor is working an open guard so Jennings takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jennings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Factor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jennings somewhat.
Jennings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jennings misses with a low kick as Factor jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jennings looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Factor wants to sweep here but Jennings controlling him for the moment.
Jennings cracks Factor with a solid left hand.
Jennings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jennings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jennings landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jennings landing some decent shots from guard.
Jennings scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jennings dominated that round.
That's time! Jennings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Factor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jennings.

Jennings closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Factor to the mat! Factor manages to get full guard.
Factor trying to control the position.
Jennings distracts Factor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Jennings stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jennings wants to clinch up but Factor keeps it at a distance.
Factor leaves Jennings with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jennings looks for a takedown but Factor sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jennings shoots in but Factor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jennings really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Factor is breathing heavily.
Factor is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jennings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Factor tries to avoid it but Jennings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Factor to the ground. Factor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Jennings shoots in and bounces Factor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jennings landing with the ground and pound.
Jennings forces his way into half guard.
Jennings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jennings working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Jennings there.
Jennings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Factor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jennings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jennings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Factor is just riding it out for now. Jennings eventually gives up the hold.
Jennings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Jennings there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Factor has hold of Jennings's hands but Jennings slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jennings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jennings is nestled in close to Factor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Jennings decides to stand up.
Jennings shoots in and drives through. Factor sprawls well.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.
Factor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jennings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Factor can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Factor looks for the body kick but Jennings saw that one coming.
Jennings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Factor defends it nicely.
Antonio Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown but Factor shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jennings is defended easily by Factor.
Factor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Jennings feints and as Factor raises his hands in defense, Jennings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jennings dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jennings closes the distance and clinches up with Factor, looking for a takedown. Jennings pushes Factor against the cage but Factor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Factor keeps the fight on the outside.
Factor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jennings tries for a takedown but Factor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jennings closes the distance and clinches up with Factor, looking for a takedown. Jennings pushes Factor against the cage but Factor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Factor lands a front kick.
Factor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jennings.
Nice takedown defense from Factor. No joy for Jennings on that attempt.
Jennings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jennings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Factor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jennings.
Antonio Jennings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown but Factor shows good takedown defense.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.
Jennings shoots in for a double leg but Factor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Factor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Factor is looking to land body kicks.
Jennings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Factor stuffs the takedown attempt from Jennings. Jennings gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Factor. No joy for Jennings on that attempt.
Jennings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An inside leg kick from Jennings misses.
Factor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jennings.
Factor scores with a hook to the body. Jennings takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jennings.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jennings.
Jennings blocks a head kick by Factor.

Jennings shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control but Factor is working from the bottom.
Jennings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jennings prevents Factor from getting back to his feet.
Jennings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jennings working some strikes from top position.
Jennings won't allow Factor to get back to his feet.
Jennings trying to control but Factor is working from the bottom.
Jennings landing with the ground and pound.
Jennings cracks Factor with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jennings postures up and lands a big shot to Factor's brow.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Factor keeps moving.
Jennings lands a couple of digs.
Jennings slips nicely into half guard.
Factor tries to get to full guard but Jennings has control of the leg.

Jennings decides to stand up.
X Factor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jennings scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Jennings.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jennings, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Jennings!