PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Franklin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Franklin
vs
Jameson

200 cm
20
187 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
208 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jameson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franklin.
Franklin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Jameson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jameson circles away.
Franklin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Franklin or perhaps it was just good defense by Jameson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Franklin misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jameson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jameson controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Jameson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jameson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Franklin tries to roll over but Jameson keeps him under control.
Franklin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jameson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.
Jameson trying to control the pace.
Franklin is staying active underneath Jameson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet.
Jameson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson lands a big shot there that rocks Franklin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jameson landing shots from mount.
Jameson controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Franklin working to try and regain half guard.
Jameson punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jameson controlling the pace for now.
Jameson landing strikes from the mount and Franklin is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franklin tries to hold on but Jameson pushes him away.
Jameson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Jameson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jameson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Franklin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jameson on the ground.
Jameson tries to control but Franklin wriggling away.
Jameson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Jameson's attempts to control the action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Johnny Jameson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franklin has his takedown stuffed

and Jameson counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jameson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franklin, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
Jameson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Franklin's legs.
Franklin wants to control but Jameson postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Franklin is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jameson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jameson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franklin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franklin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jameson defends it nicely.
Jameson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jameson moves into the clinch.
Franklin stalling.
A right handed body shot lands from Jameson.

Jameson lands a takedown into guard.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Jameson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin is looking to stand up but Jameson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson advances to half guard.
Jameson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jameson is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Jameson controlling the action here.
Franklin tries to roll over but Jameson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Jameson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jameson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Franklin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Franklin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnny Jameson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jameson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Franklin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Jameson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jameson controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson lands a few punches from side control.
Jameson in side control lands a decent elbow.

Jameson decides to stand back up.
Franklin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Franklin swats away the attempt to clinch by Jameson.
Jameson with a poor takedown
and Franklin counters with a right hand to the body.

Jameson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jameson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franklin keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Jameson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franklin is working hard here to advance position.
Jameson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Franklin is looking to control Jameson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franklin avoid being mounted?

Jameson is looking for a kimura here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown. Jameson tries to sprawl out of it but Franklin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jameson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Jameson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is not content to let Jameson control the position.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jameson scoring with punches from side control.
Jameson staying calm.
Franklin is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Jameson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jameson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Jameson!