PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jennings
vs
Putin

165 cm
24
143 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
29
148 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Jennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Putin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jennings misses with a right hand

and Putin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jennings won't be happy with that.
Putin gets to mount! Jennings was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jennings is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jennings is working hard here to advance position.
Putin content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jennings is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jennings is trying to escape the mount.
Putin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jennings is looking to escape.
Jennings can't escape the position.
Jennings is bucking up trying to escape but Putin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Putin trying to control but Jennings is having none of it.
Jennings is desperately trying to improve his position but Putin has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Putin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jennings is looking to get to half guard.
Jennings's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Putin looking to control but Jennings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jennings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Putin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jennings is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is desperately trying to improve his position but Putin has a good base and remains in mount.
Putin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Putin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jennings?
Jennings regains half guard.

Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Putin pulls his head out easily.

Jennings actively working from the bottom here.
Putin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Putin prevents Jennings from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is staying active underneath Putin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jennings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Putin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Jennings looking for submissions off his back.
Jennings is breathing heavily.

Putin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Putin scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Jennings actively working from the bottom here.
Jennings wants to get back to full guard but Putin has mounted him!
Jennings is squirming around, avoiding Putin's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jennings throws a left and a right that both miss

and Putin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jennings manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Putin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jennings tries to control but Putin wriggling away.
Putin tries to lock up and control but Jennings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Putin working to try and regain half guard.

Jennings goes for an armbar but Putin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Putin.

Jennings working for submissions but it's allowed Putin to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Putin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin is trying to control. Jennings wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jennings wants to improve his position but Putin is controlling well.

Jennings looking for submissions off his back.
Putin passes to side control.
Jennings being controlled for a moment.
Jennings is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Putin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jennings tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Putin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Putin is trying to get an arm triangle but Jennings is defending well.
Putin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.
Jennings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Putin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings has hold of Putin's hands but Putin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Putin seems to be working for a kimura but Jennings defends the submission attempt.
Putin stops Jennings from getting back to his feet.
Putin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jennings keeps working.
Putin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Jennings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Putin pulls his head out easily.
Jennings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Putin is working away from the top position though.
Putin is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four 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 is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jennings trying to hold on to Putin's head to control him but Putin postures up.

Putin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jennings.

Putin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jennings has escaped the position, nice work there.
Putin advances to mount.
Jennings is in a horrible position here. Putin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Putin misses the target.
Jennings throws a right hand that misses
and Putin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Putin works the jab nicely.
Jennings takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Putin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jennings circles away.
Jennings swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Putin counters with a right hand to the body.
Jennings closes the distance looking to clinch

and Putin counters with a takedown into side control.
Jennings might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jennings sneaks back into half guard.
Jennings is trying to control but Putin manages to pass to mount!
Putin scoring with strikes but Jennings is staying in there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin prevents Jennings from getting the reversal.
Putin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jennings is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings is looking to improve his position but Putin isn't that keen on the idea.
Jennings regains half guard.
Jennings is looking to improve his position.
Putin controlling the action here.
Jennings wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jennings gets full guard.
Jennings can't keep his opponent in guard - Putin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Putin works his way into side control.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Putin working away.
Putin cracks Jennings with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jennings bucks up and tries to throw Putin off but instead Putin has got his back!
Jennings tries to escape the position.
Vladimir Putin has got the better of the ground game so far.

Putin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jennings defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Putin.
Putin is looking to control Jennings but Jennings is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jennings tries to escape but Putin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Putin is looking to control Jennings but Jennings is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Putin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jennings looking very determined here, making life difficult for Putin.
Bobby Jennings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Putin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to escape the position.
Putin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jennings's body.
Jennings trying to control the hands but Putin breaks the grip.
Putin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jennings tries to escape but Putin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Putin.
Putin is hanging on to Jennings's back as he tries to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Putin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Putin 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Putin!