PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between ros ludovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leeroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen Ready to Fight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

ludovic
vs
Jenkins

188 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

.: AFFAKETION :.

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 Sydney, ros ludovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leeroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ludovic misses with a takedown attempt

and Jenkins counters with a single leg into guard. ludovic didn't expect that.

ludovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jenkins is aware though and is defending well.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.

ludovic working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.

ludovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.
Jenkins 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.

ludovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jenkins stands up and waves to ludovic to follow him.
ludovic fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins rushes ludovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
ludovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but ludovic blocks it.
Jenkins gets underhooks to prevent ludovic's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ros ludovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ludovic is breathing heavily.
ludovic is working for takedown but Jenkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
ludovic goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Jenkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Jenkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins lands a knee to the body.
ludovic can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins working ludovic over with knees to the body.
Jenkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
ludovic managing to block the knees to the body from Jenkins.
Jenkins effectively controlling the action here.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ludovic is defending well for now.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head.
ludovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Jenkins.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jenkins.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jenkins.
A knee to the head by Jenkins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jenkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jenkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to ludovic's face.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside that ludovic shrugs off.
Jenkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jenkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ludovic.
ludovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jenkins scores with a knee to the head.

Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jenkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jenkins.
Jenkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jenkins with a knee to the head.
ludovic managing to block the knees to the body from Jenkins.

Jenkins pulls ludovic into guard.

Jenkins has his feet on ludovic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
ludovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ludovic fails with the takedown.
ludovic fails with the takedown

and Jenkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jenkins.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.

ludovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jenkins drops back looking for a leg! ludovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and ludovic manages to kick Jenkins off! Jenkins jumps back into ludovic's guard.
Jenkins advances position into side control!
ludovic is trying to get back to his feet.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but ludovic keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins in side control, throwing shots but ludovic defends.

Jenkins decides to stand back up.
ludovic shoots and misses

and Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Jenkins is pressed up against the cage. ludovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Jenkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Jenkins crunches a lovely knee into ludovic's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins is pressed up against the cage. ludovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Jenkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jenkins missing with knees to the body.

Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ludovic with a poor takedown

and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenkins.
ludovic wants a takedown but no success here.

Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ludovic shoots and misses

and Jenkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has ludovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jenkins scores with a knee to the head.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside that ludovic shrugs off.
Jenkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ludovic.
Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jenkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
ludovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jenkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenkins looking to throw knees to the head but ludovic is blocking nicely.
ludovic managing to block the knees to the body from Jenkins.
Jenkins just leaning against ludovic, taking a breather.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jenkins stops a takedown attempt from ludovic.
Jenkins scores with a knee to the head.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head.
ludovic can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ros ludovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ludovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jenkins breaks the clinch.

Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with ludovic.

Jenkins decides to pull guard.
ludovic tries to stand but Jenkins is controlling from the bottom.

ludovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jenkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jenkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jenkins!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ludovic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jenkins controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jenkins throwing strikes here but ludovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ludovic trying desperately to get to his feet.

Jenkins is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Jenkins throws a head kick but ludovic moves out of range.
Jenkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ludovic.

Jenkins clinches up against the cage.

Jenkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics ludovic uses from the top position.
ludovic wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jenkins looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Jenkins has his feet on ludovic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
ludovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl out of it but ludovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jenkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Jenkins moves into the clinch.
ludovic can't get the takedown.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ludovic wants a takedown.
ludovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
ludovic fails with the takedown
and Jenkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins forces ludovic back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins crunches a lovely knee into ludovic's ribcage.

Jenkins successfully pulls guard.

ludovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jenkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ludovic has managed to get both his arms back between Jenkins's legs - danger averted.
ludovic is looking to stand up but Jenkins won't let him.

ludovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jenkins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jenkins has escaped and now he's on top!
Jenkins thows a big elbow that misses.
ludovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Jenkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jenkins passes to side control.
ludovic tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but ludovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Jenkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but ludovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
ludovic is trying to improve his position.

Jenkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but ludovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
ludovic is looking for a sweep.
Jenkins misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ludovic wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins drags him back down.
ludovic defending against the ground and pound.
Jenkins throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Jenkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but ludovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

ludovic tries for a takedown but Jenkins circles away easily

and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Jenkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head.
ludovic is trying to drag Jenkins to the mat but Jenkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
ludovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jenkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ros ludovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins landing knees to the body.
Jenkins lands an elbow that stopped ludovic in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jenkins.
Knees to the body from Jenkins.
Jenkins landing knees to the body.

Jenkins pulls ludovic into guard.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.

ludovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jenkins dives on top into guard.
ludovic keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins pushing down on ludovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ludovic wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
ludovic is trying to stand up.
Poor strikes thrown by Jenkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Jenkins is working for a guillotine from mount but ludovic frees his head quite easily.
ludovic is looking to get to half guard.

Jenkins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, ludovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jenkins throws some wild stikes that ludovic manages to avoid easily.
ludovic is trying to escape the mount.
Jenkins controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jenkins thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Jenkins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jenkins won't let ludovic get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
ludovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jenkins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jenkins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Jenkins is working for a guillotine from mount but ludovic frees his head quite easily.
ludovic is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ludovic really wants to buck Jenkins off and get back to his feet.

Jenkins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
ludovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins wants to control the pace but ludovic is squirming around nicely.
ludovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ludovic is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Jenkins working for a guillotine from mount but ludovic is in no mood to give up.
Poor strikes thrown by Jenkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ludovic is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Jenkins looking to secure an arm triangle but ludovic defends it well.
ludovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jenkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ludovic is looking to escape.
Leeroy Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. ludovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
ros ludovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins controlling from mount.
Jenkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leeroy Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jenkins 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leeroy Jenkins!