PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Higher. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jenkins
vs
Lloyd

185 cm
19
172 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

176 cm
20
171 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lloyd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Jenkins has one foot on Lloyd's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Lloyd avoids nicely.
Lloyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lloyd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Lloyd circles away.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lloyd circles away quickly and effectively.
Lloyd fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins is looking to clinch but Lloyd is avoiding it.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.

Lloyd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jenkins sprawls well initially but Lloyd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is not content to let Lloyd control the position.
Jenkins is trying to stand up here but Lloyd is controlling him well.

Lloyd decides to return to a standing position.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lloyd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lloyd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Lloyd circles away.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Lloyd pushes Jenkins away with a front kick.

Lloyd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lloyd grinds an elbow into Jenkins's temple.
Lloyd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenkins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd moves into full mount!
Lloyd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
You get the feeling that Jenkins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lloyd with shots to the head and body - Jenkins looks very uncomfortable down there.

Lloyd stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Lloyd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Lloyd landing a few strikes.

Lloyd stands up and beckons Jenkins to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lloyd.
Jenkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lloyd scoring with punches and elbows.
Jenkins tries to escape but Lloyd is in control.

Lloyd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lloyd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jenkins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jenkins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lloyd asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jenkins is trying to escape the position but Lloyd is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Lloyd shoots in.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Lloyd pushes him off.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Lloyd.

Jenkins gets caught flat footed, as Lloyd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lloyd is controlling him.
Jenkins trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lloyd feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lloyd prevents Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Lloyd slips nicely into half guard.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Lloyd seems content to control.
Jenkins is trying to stand up here but Lloyd is controlling him well.
Lloyd is keen to just control but Jenkins is a slippery customer.
Jenkins is trying to stand.

Lloyd stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lloyd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lloyd shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lloyd.
Brownie Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Lloyd.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Lloyd moves out of range.
Brownie Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lloyd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lloyd staying out of range there.

Lloyd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Lloyd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jenkins, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd avoids a punch combination nicely.

Lloyd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jenkins is looking to escape.

Lloyd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jenkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lloyd.

Jenkins has one foot on Lloyd's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Lloyd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jenkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lloyd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lloyd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jenkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jenkins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Lloyd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jenkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freddy Lloyd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lloyd is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jenkins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jenkins is letting Lloyd control him for a moment.

Lloyd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lloyd trying to control the position but Jenkins is working away.
Lloyd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Lloyd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Lloyd shoots in.
Lloyd misses with a takedown attempt - Jenkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jenkins lands a two punch combo.
Lloyd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but Lloyd keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lloyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed Lloyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brownie Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Lloyd.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Lloyd slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Lloyd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.

Lloyd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lloyd stops Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Lloyd controlling the pace.

Lloyd decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jenkins swinging wilding here.
Lloyd scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.

Lloyd feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Lloyd changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jenkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lloyd is controlling him.
Lloyd tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
Lloyd trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.

Jenkins is working an open guard so Lloyd takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lloyd has a takedown stuffed.
Lloyd lands with a nice combination. Jenkins backs away looking to recover.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Lloyd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brownie Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Lloyd avoids nicely.
Lloyd jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lloyd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lloyd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Lloyd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Lloyd slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lloyd counters with a shoot takedown. Jenkins fights it but they end up in guard.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Lloyd from controlling successfully.
Brownie Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lloyd manages to pass to side control.
Jenkins is trying to stand up here but Lloyd is controlling him well.
Freddy Lloyd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lloyd is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.

Lloyd stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jenkins to get to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lloyd.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lloyd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jenkins is not content to let Lloyd control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Lloyd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lloyd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Lloyd!