PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dewayne Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparing Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jennings's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Step Out (by Benny Page). Bjj has chosen 50 cent feat. eminem, cashis & lloyd banks - You don't know as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Jennings
vs
Bjj

183 cm
25
183 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dewayne Jennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparing Bjj!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjj swings for the body but Jennings moves out of range.
Bjj misses with an uppercut. Jennings saw that one coming.
Jennings misses with a wild body shot.
Jennings tries to close the distance and clinch but Bjj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bjj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bjj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jennings throws out the jab.
Jennings moves in looking to clinch but Bjj pushes him off.
Jennings looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjj is just out of range.
Jennings connects with a single shot there.
Jennings misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jennings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bjj throws a big shot that misses.
Bjj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jennings manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Bjj.
Jennings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bjj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Jennings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jennings scores with a hook to the body. Bjj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dewayne Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jennings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings thows a body shot but no joy.
Bjj shoots in for a takedown but Jennings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jennings.
Jennings wants to clinch up but Bjj keeps it at a distance.
Jennings stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jennings wants it to stay on the feet.
Bjj circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jennings scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jennings throws a front kick aimed at Bjj's knee but Bjj avoids it well.
Jennings is looking to clinch.
Bjj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dewayne Jennings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparing Bjj.
Jennings throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jennings lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick lands from Jennings.

Bjj drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to get back to his feet.
Jennings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bjj's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jennings wants to improve his position but Bjj is controlling well.
Jennings wants to get back to his feet.
Jennings wants to get back to full guard but Bjj has mounted him!
Jennings is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jennings regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jennings has a hand on Bjj's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bjj takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is trying to reverse the position but instead Bjj has taken his back - oops!
Jennings is trying to get back to his feet but Bjj has full control of the position and if anything, Jennings has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bjj not allowing Jennings to control his hands.
Bjj is trying to stick to Jennings's back but Jennings is turning into Bjj. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bjj's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jennings.
Jennings seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bjj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jennings trying to move into half guard but instead Bjj has managed to sweep!

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 controls Bjj momentarily but Bjj frees himself.
Bjj stopping the sweep attempt from Jennings.
Jennings wants to stand up but Bjj is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jennings misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from Jennings.
Jennings tries to clinch up but Bjj circles away and keeps his distance.
Bjj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bjj slips a jab from Jennings.
Bjj tries to move into range but Jennings moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jennings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjj.
Bjj shoots in for a takedown but Jennings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jennings missing with a left hand there. Bjj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jennings tries to clinch there but Bjj circles away.
Jennings moves in looking to clinch but Bjj pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jennings misses with a double jab.
Jennings is looking to clinch but Bjj is avoiding it.
Bjj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Jennings misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bjj throws a hook but Jennings blocks it.
Jennings throws a looping overhand right but Bjj ducks down to avoid it.
Jennings misses the shot to the body.
Jennings wants to clinch up but Bjj keeps it at a distance.
Jennings misses with a hook. Bjj ducked under it nicely.

Bjj gets a takedown into half guard.
Jennings is looking to escape.
Jennings wants to improve his position but Bjj is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings wants to get back to his feet.
Jennings is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jennings tries to kick Bjj off but Bjj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bjj trying to control the pace.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jennings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jennings.
Jennings throws a chopping leg kick but Bjj manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jennings connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings slaps away a takedown attempt from Bjj, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Bjj shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jennings's guard.
Jennings can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bjj controls the pace.
Bjj stopping the sweep attempt from Jennings.
Bjj postures up.
Jennings is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jennings trying to keep a closed guard but Bjj is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjj is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jennings swings for the body but Bjj moves out of range.
Bjj slips a jab from Jennings.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jennings misses with a body punch

and Bjj counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jennings is looking to improve his position.
Jennings is pressing down on Bjj's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparing Bjj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jennings throws a leg kick but Bjj moved away.
Jennings connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bjj momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bjj is defended easily by Jennings.
Bjj fails to land the takedown.
Jennings tries a low kick but Bjj avoids it.
Jennings throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Bjj scores a takedown into full mount!
Jennings is looking to get to half guard.
Jennings slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jennings wants to improve his position but Bjj is controlling well.
Bjj takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jennings wants to control but Bjj is keeping busy.
Jennings trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bjj manages to pass to mount!
Jennings is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two 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.
Bjj controlling his opponent.
Jennings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Bjj looking to secure an arm triangle but Jennings defends it well.
Jennings tries to lock up and control but Bjj gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is trying to escape the mount.
Jennings tries to hold on but Bjj pushes him away.
Jennings is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jennings tries to lock up and control but Bjj gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bjj controlling from mount.
Bjj won't let Jennings get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four 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.
Bjj wants to take Jennings's back here but Jennings is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jennings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jennings tries to hold on but Bjj pushes him away.
Jennings slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jennings wants to get back to full guard but Bjj has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjj content just to control the position here.
Sparing Bjj has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Bjj has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sparing Bjj.
I think Bjj has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparing Bjj!