PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jolley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweeney Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Never Forget, Never Forgive.. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Sweeney Todd enters the cage!

Jolley
vs
Todd

170 cm
25
154 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

169 cm
23
140 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jolley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sweeney Todd!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jolley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a combination that misses
and Jolley counters with a three punch combo that has Todd backing up. Todd nods at Jolley to acknowledge the strikes.
Todd throws a body punch but Jolley moves out of range.
No luck for Jolley with that takedown attempt.
Jolley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jolley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jolley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Todd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jolley somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jolley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Jolley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
Todd throws an off balance right hand

and Jolley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Todd wants to get back to full guard.

Jolley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Todd is just riding it out for now. Jolley eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Todd gets full guard.
Todd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jolley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jolley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Todd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Todd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Todd!
Todd has control of an arm but Jolley manages to advance to Todd's back!

Jolley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Todd is really stuck here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Todd fending off the submission attempt from Jolley.
Jolley doesn't have the hooks in and Todd manages to turn into his guard.

Jolley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jolley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Todd stays in close to Jolley's body and controls the position.
Todd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jolley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Jolley has his foot on Todd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todd works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd wants to control from the top but Jolley keeps moving.
Jolley wants to sweep here but Todd controlling him for the moment.

Jolley looking for a guillotine here but Todd defends easily.

Todd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Todd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jolley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jolley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jolley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Todd uses it to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jolley is looking to reverse the position.
Jolley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jolley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Todd off and has taken his back!
Jolley has the hooks in. Todd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jolley misses with a punch to the head.
Jolley is hanging on to Todd's back as he tries to escape.

Jolley is looking for a choke. Todd gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Todd manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd tries to free his leg and advance position but Jolley is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jolley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Todd misses with a few strikes there.
Jolley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Todd tries to avoid it but Jolley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Todd to the ground. Todd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Jolley counters with a three punch combo that has Todd backing up. Todd nods at Jolley to acknowledge the strikes.
Todd misses with a combination

and Jolley counters with a single leg into guard. Todd didn't expect that.

Jolley drops back looking for a leg! Todd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Todd manages to kick Jolley off! Jolley jumps back into Todd's guard.

Jolley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Todd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Todd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Todd!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jolley gets back to half guard.
Todd is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd is keen to just control but Jolley is a slippery customer.
Jolley is looking to control Todd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jolley avoid being mounted?

Jolley actively working from the bottom here.
Jolley wants to get back to full guard.

Todd is looking for a kimura here.
Todd not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.

Jolley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Todd stands up from half guard.

Todd gets caught flat footed, as Jolley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Todd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Todd pulls Jolley in close to prevent any damage.

Jolley has gone for a leg lock! Todd slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jolley's guard.
James Jolley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jolley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Todd's guard.

Jolley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jolley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Todd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jolley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jolley is looking for a sweep.
Todd is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jolley's shoulder. That is not cool.
Todd works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jolley tries to buck Todd off but Todd is having none of it.
Jolley is trying to control Todd's posture but Todd avoids it.
Todd has control of an arm but Jolley manages to advance to Todd's back!

Jolley looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd just trying to survive but Jolley is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jolley is controlling the position but Todd somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Todd gets full guard.
Jolley stopping the sweep attempt from Todd.

Jolley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Todd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jolley, into his guard.

Jolley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Jolley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The crowd cheers as Todd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jolley doesn't seem phased though.
Todd throws a hook but Jolley blocks it.
Todd misses with a double jab

and Jolley counters with a single leg into guard. Todd didn't expect that.
Todd is pulling down on Jolley's head to control his posture.
Todd keeping full guard, as Jolley tries to pass.
Todd manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jolley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd controlling the position easily from mount.
Todd dominating with strikes here.
Jolley is looking to improve his position but Todd isn't that keen on the idea.
Jolley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jolley tries to get to full guard but Todd has control of the leg.
Jolley gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd 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.

Jolley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Todd is stalling in the full guard.

Jolley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Todd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Todd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sweeney Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jolley is looking for a triangle but Todd pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jolley has his foot on Todd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todd works his way back into a safe position though.
Todd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Todd 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.

Todd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jolley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Todd has managed to get both his arms back between Jolley's legs - danger averted.
Todd wants to get up but he can't break Jolley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Jolley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Todd passes into half guard.
Jolley tries to get to full guard but Todd has control of the leg.

Jolley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jolley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Todd trying to control the action but Jolley is working from the bottom.
Todd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Todd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Jolley looking for submissions off his back.
Jolley wants to improve his position but Todd is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Jolley.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jolley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jolley!