PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Kranks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lolo Kranks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kranks
vs
Jensen

180 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lolo Kranks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kranks's waist but Kranks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jensen off to one side.
Kranks doesn't manage to clinch there - Jensen circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kranks misses the target.
Kranks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jensen tries to move into range but Kranks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Jensen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Jensen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jensen seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kranks is controlling Jensen's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Jensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kranks is trying is best to control the position here.
Jensen wants to free his trapped foot but Kranks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jensen trying to control the action but Kranks is working from the bottom.
Jensen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Jensen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jensen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kranks has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen trying to mount his opponent but Kranks defends it.
Kranks is trying to stand up here but Jensen is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jensen is working for a kimura but Kranks is defending it quite comfortably.

Jensen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kranks is looking to escape.
Kranks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kranks wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to pass to mount but Kranks is defending the position.

Jensen is looking for a kimura here.
Jensen is looking to advance position but Kranks won't allow it.

Jensen wants to work for an arm triangle but Kranks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jensen prevents Kranks from standing back up.

Kranks kicks off Jensen and gets to his feet.
Jensen fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kranks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jensen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Jensen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kranks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kranks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jensen's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jensen pushes a forearm under Kranks's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kranks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Jensen!
In defeat, Lolo Kranks stepped up to the mic, saying 'oops, back to the drawing board'.