PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wedus Gembel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Jingles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jingles has chosen Ride the Lightening-Metallica as his entrance music. 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.

Gembel
vs
Jingles

188 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 The Island, Wedus Gembel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mr Jingles!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jingles wants to clinch up but Gembel keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jingles or perhaps it was just good defense by Gembel, which made it look bad.

Gembel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jingles is trying to defend but Gembel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gembel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gembel prevents Jingles from standing back up.
Jingles pushes Gembel off but Gembel dives into side control.
Jingles is not content to let Gembel control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gembel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jingles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gembel prevents Jingles from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Gembel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gembel taking a break here but Jingles is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gembel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jingles is looking to escape.
Gembel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jingles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gembel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gembel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jingles manages to circle out of the way.
Gembel slaps away a takedown attempt from Jingles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mr Jingles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jingles scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gembel is staying active underneath Jingles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jingles trying to control the pace.
Jingles wants to stand up but Gembel is controlling the position.
Gembel is staying active underneath Jingles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gembel trying to control from the bottom.
Jingles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jingles trying to control the action but Gembel is working from the bottom.
Jingles wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gembel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jingles pulls his head out easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That kick from Jingles tenderised Gembel's leg. Gembel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gembel circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gembel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Jingles pushes Gembel off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gembel is breathing heavily.
Jingles misses with a takedown attempt - Gembel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wedus Gembel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Jingles.

Jingles moves into the clinch successfully.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jingles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jingles tries to clinch up.
Gembel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Jingles has closed the distance and engaged Gembel in a clinch.
Gembel takes a shot to the head.
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!
Jingles crunches a lovely knee into Gembel's ribcage.
Jingles lands a good knee to the midsection. Gembel won't want to take too many of those.
Jingles is leaning against Gembel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jingles tries to land a knee to the head but Gembel blocks with his arms.
Gembel is trying to force a seperation but Jingles has the dominant position.
Jingles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Jingles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jingles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gembel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jingles somewhat.
A head kick misses from Gembel.
Jingles blocks a low kick nicely.
Jingles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jingles.
Jingles moves in looking to clinch but Gembel pushes him off.
Gembel misses with a takedown attempt - Jingles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jingles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Jingles as Gembel shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedus Gembel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jingles tries to clinch there but Gembel circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jingles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gembel's calf.
Gembel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jingles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gembel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jingles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jingles.
Jingles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jingles shoots in looking for a takedown. Gembel tries to sprawl out of it but Jingles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gembel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jingles stalks Gembel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gembel's face. Gembel staggers backwards, shaken.
Jingles is looking to clinch but Gembel is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jingles moves into range and clinches up with Gembel.

Jingles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jingles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gembel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Gembel as Jingles shoots in.
Jingles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gembel is fending him off so far but Jingles persists. Nope, Gembel circles away and we're back to standing.

Gembel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jingles's guard.
Gembel stops Jingles from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jingles keeping full guard, as Gembel tries to pass.
Gembel trying to control but Jingles is working from the bottom.

Jingles scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jingles.
Jingles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gembel's calf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jingles.
Jingles lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gembel takes a step back to recover.
Gembel closes the distance and clinches up with Jingles, looking for a takedown. Gembel pushes Jingles against the cage but Jingles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jingles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jingles.
Jingles wants to get back to striking at distance but Gembel won't allow it.

Jingles breaks the clinch.
Gembel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jingles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gembel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jingles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gembel walks into a straight right hand from Jingles.
Jingles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Jingles closes the distance and pushes Gembel back into the cage.

Jingles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jingles misses with a head kick.
Gembel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Jingles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gembel is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jingles! But no joy.

Gembel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jingles to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Gembel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jingles has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jingles scores with a shoulder strike.
Jingles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jingles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gembel backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gembel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Jingles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jingles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jingles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jingles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gembel.

Jingles gets tackled into the cage by Gembel. Gembel maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gembel breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Jingles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gembel doesn't seem phased though.

Gembel tries to keep at a distance but Jingles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jingles lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jingles throws an elbow but misses.
Jingles lands an elbow that stopped Gembel in his tracks for a moment.
Jingles can't break the clinch.
Jingles lands a shoulder strike.
Gembel prevents Jingles from breaking the clinch.

Gembel wants the takedown. Jingles is fighting it off but Gembel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jingles's guard against the cage.

Jingles has his feet on Gembel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gembel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jingles was covering up waiting for the punch and Gembel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gembel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Jingles manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mr Jingles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jingles is trying to break the clinch but Gembel has him pressed against the cage.

Jingles breaks from the clinch.
Gembel throws a combination. Jingles tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Jingles closes the distance and clinches.
Gembel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jingles's efforts to push away.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jingles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jingles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gembel sprawls well. Gembel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jingles gets slowly back to his feet.
Jingles tries to clinch there but Gembel circles away.
Jingles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck for Jingles with that takedown attempt.
Gembel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gembel tries to close the distance and clinch but Jingles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Jingles gets caught napping as Gembel dives in and scores a takedown. Jingles manages to retain guard.

Jingles scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mr Jingles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gembel throws a head kick that misses.
Jingles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mr Jingles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jingles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jingles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wedus Gembel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Jingles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jingles lands with a slapping head kick.
Jingles is looking to clinch.
Jingles fails with a takedown attempt.
Jingles lands a leg kick that knocks Gembel off balance momentarily.
Gembel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wedus Gembel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jingles wants to clinch.
Jingles avoids the head kick by Gembel.
Jingles connects with a leg kick. Gembel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Jingles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jingles 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Jingles!
During a confident post fight interview, Mr Jingles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.