PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrese Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dynamite
vs
Jennings

176 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrese Jennings!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite shoots in for a takedown but Jennings shows good takedown defense.
Jennings shoots in looking for a takedown. Dynamite tries to sprawl out of it but Jennings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dynamite manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dynamite moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Jennings has Dynamite up against the cage in a clinch.
Dynamite has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jennings tries to land knees in the clinch but Dynamite avoids the damage to the body.
Dynamite wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jennings misses with a knee strike.
Dynamite is trying to maintain a safe position but Jennings gets an underhook and turns Dynamite into the cage.

Jennings tightens his grip and picks Dynamite up, before dumping him to the ground. Dynamite manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Dynamite wants to stand and escape but Jennings is having none of it.
Dynamite managing to control the position.
Dynamite wants to stand but Jennings is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dynamite is looking to stand up but Jennings isn't so interested in that idea.
Jennings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jennings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jennings advances position into side control!
Dynamite is not content to let Jennings control the position.
Jennings tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

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 trying to control the position but Dynamite is working away.
An elbow from Jennings crashes against the mat.
Jennings controls the position.

Jennings stands up and beckons Dynamite to his feet.

Jennings gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jennings missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Jennings.
Dynamite can't break the clinch.
Dynamite is breathing heavily.
Jennings keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dynamite's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dynamite taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jennings dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dynamite tries to break free but Jennings pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jennings.
Jennings receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Dynamite can't break the clinch.
Jennings is pushing Dynamite up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jennings fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jennings lands an elbow just above Dynamite 's eye.
Dynamite wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jennings leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jennings tries to land knees in the clinch but Dynamite avoids the damage to the body.
Dynamite avoiding damage as Jennings throws knees to the body.

Jennings breaks from the clinch.

Jennings shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dynamite manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jennings trying to control but Dynamite is working from the bottom.
Jennings wants to get up but he can't break Dynamite's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Jennings thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Dynamite has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jennings off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyrese Jennings will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dynamite's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dynamite with a lazy takedown attempt

so Jennings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jennings is standing up over Dynamite. Dynamite looks to escape but Jennings dives into side control.
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.
Dynamite is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jennings asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dynamite wants to control but Jennings postures up.
Jennings creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Jennings decides to stand back up. Jennings steps back and let's Dynamite get back to his feet.

Jennings shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dynamite is trying to defend but Jennings finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dynamite on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite is trying to maintain the position but Jennings is very close to passing his half guard.
Jennings seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dynamite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jennings moves into full mount! Dynamite won't be happy about that!
Jennings trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jennings is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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.
Jennings prevents Dynamite from getting the reversal.
Jennings takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jennings looking to control but Dynamite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dynamite tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Jennings with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jennings controlling the position easily from mount.
Dynamite knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jennings on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control but Dynamite is having none of it.
Jennings connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Jennings is working for a guillotine from mount but Dynamite frees his head quite easily.
Dynamite can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Jennings jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dynamite manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jennings is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jennings cracks Dynamite with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Jennings stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrese Jennings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dynamite's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jennings tries for a takedown but Dynamite circles away easily
and Dynamite counters with a left and a right that stings Jennings.

It looks like Tyrese Jennings has been cut.
Jennings avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jennings shoots in looking for a takedown. Dynamite tries to sprawl out of it but Jennings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dynamite manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dynamite swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dynamite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jennings counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dynamite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jennings is one step ahead there.
Jennings prevents Dynamite from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.

Jennings thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dynamite tries to clinch

and Jennings counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jennings.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jennings - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dynamite gets underhooks to prevent Jennings's takedown attempt.
Joe Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrese Jennings.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jennings leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dynamite tries to break free but Jennings pushes him back against the cage.

Jennings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dynamite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jennings slaps away a takedown attempt from Dynamite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jennings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dynamite tries to avoid it but Jennings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dynamite to the ground. Dynamite escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joe Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jennings closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dynamite to the mat! Dynamite manages to get full guard.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Dynamite keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jennings is one step ahead there.
Dynamite is trying to keep Jennings in close.
Dynamite is looking to stand back up but Jennings counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dynamite.

Jennings is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dynamite defends it well.

Jennings is trying to work for a kimura but Dynamite is defending well.

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.
Dynamite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dynamite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dynamite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jennings moves away.
Joe Dynamite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jennings tests Dynamite's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Jennings gets the takedown into side control.
Tyrese Jennings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyrese Jennings has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jennings avoids the strikes from the bottom by Dynamite.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrese Jennings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jennings winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30

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