PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe (ranked 4367 p4p, 25164 weight class) and Jayson Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Mwilinagwe
vs
Howard

183 cm
18
180
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
175
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 Amsterdam, Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jayson Howard!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Howard pushes Mwilinagwe up against the cage in a clinch.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Howard misses with a body punch.
Mwilinagwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howard smiles and moves away.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Howard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mwilinagwe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe throws a series of strikes that have Howard backpedaling.
Howard shoots and misses
enabling Mwilinagwe to counter with a crisp jab.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown but Mwilinagwe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown but Mwilinagwe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Howard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard fails to land the takedown.
Howard swings for the body but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mwilinagwe - that will leave a mark!
Howard wants to clinch up but Mwilinagwe keeps it at a distance.
Mwilinagwe avoids the head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Mwilinagwe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mwilinagwe's waist but Mwilinagwe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.
Mwilinagwe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howard as he jumps to the side.
Howard misses with a double jab.

Mwilinagwe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Howard sprawls well initially but Mwilinagwe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Howard looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard is looking for a sweep. Mwilinagwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howard won't allow Mwilinagwe to pass to mount.
Mwilinagwe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howard on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mwilinagwe controlling the pace.
Mwilinagwe is keen to just control but Howard is a slippery customer.
It looks like Mwilinagwe is going to stand back up.
Howard tries to get to full guard but Mwilinagwe has control of the leg.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mwilinagwe trying to pass the guard but Howard defending well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mwilinagwe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Howard misses with a few strikes there.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mwilinagwe pinned against the cage. Mwilinagwe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mwilinagwe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Howard throws a head kick but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Howard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mwilinagwe can pounce on him.
Howard misses with a body shot.
Mwilinagwe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mwilinagwe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Howard manages to circle out of the way.
Howard tries to clinch but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Howard dives in and grabs Mwilinagwe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mwilinagwe pushes down on Howard's head and hops out.
Howard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mwilinagwe defends well and Howard ends up having to push Mwilinagwe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mwilinagwe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mwilinagwe jabs at Howard's body.
Mwilinagwe throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard blocks a head kick by Mwilinagwe.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mwilinagwe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mwilinagwe avoids the head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Mwilinagwe. No joy for Howard on that attempt.
Mwilinagwe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Howard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mwilinagwe on the side of the head.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mwilinagwe is defended easily by Howard.
Howard looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Mwilinagwe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howard tries to clinch but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
A combination from Howard does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard misses with a wild combination.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Mwilinagwe misses with a double jab.
Howard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Howard moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Mwilinagwe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howard shoots in looking for a takedown but Mwilinagwe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Howard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mwilinagwe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe is looking to counter the offense by Howard and move into the clinch.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Howard throws a series of punches but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Howard fails with the takedown
and Mwilinagwe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Howard.
Howard takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Mwilinagwe tenderised Howard's leg. Howard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mwilinagwe throws a nice head kick!
Howard misses with a head kick.
Mwilinagwe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mwilinagwe dives in and grabs Howard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howard pushes down on Mwilinagwe's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard tries to bum rush Mwilinagwe with a series of wild strikes but Mwilinagwe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mwilinagwe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mwilinagwe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Mwilinagwe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Howard did well to prevent Mwilinagwe getting side control.

Mwilinagwe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mwilinagwe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mwilinagwe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mwilinagwe fails with the takedown.
Howard doesn't manage to clinch there - Mwilinagwe circles away.
Jayson Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mwilinagwe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mwilinagwe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howard is fending him off so far but Mwilinagwe persists. Nope, Howard circles away and we're back to standing.
Mwilinagwe avoids a kick to the body.
Mwilinagwe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mwilinagwe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mwilinagwe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mwilinagwe wants it to stay on the feet.
Mwilinagwe throws a big counter combination but Howard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe avoids the head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe tries to counter by clinching up but Howard breaks away and moves out of range.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mwilinagwe misses with a body shot.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe looks to land a combination. Howard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mwilinagwe blocks a head kick by Howard.
A nice combination there by Mwilinagwe.
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!
Howard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mwilinagwe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jayson Howard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mwilinagwe throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
Howard throws a head kick but Mwilinagwe moves out of range.
Mwilinagwe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Howard sprawls and moves away.
Mwilinagwe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Howard defends well and Mwilinagwe ends up having to push Howard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mwilinagwe tries to pull guard but Howard won't allow it.

Howard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mwilinagwe gets tackled into the cage by Howard. Howard maintains the clinch.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Mwilinagwe has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard tries to break free but Mwilinagwe pushes him back against the cage.
Mwilinagwe prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.
Mwilinagwe fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Jacque Mwilinagwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mwilinagwe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mwilinagwe avoiding damage as Howard throws knees to the body.

Mwilinagwe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mwilinagwe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mwilinagwe misses with a wild body shot.
Mwilinagwe scores with a head kick.

Mwilinagwe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Howard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mwilinagwe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mwilinagwe tries to break free but Howard pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard wants to break free but Mwilinagwe has control.
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mwilinagwe jumps guard but Howard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mwilinagwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howard walks away with a smile on his face. Mwilinagwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Howard stuffs the takedown.

Howard clinches up with Mwilinagwe and pushes him back against the cage.
Mwilinagwe keeps control of Howard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Howard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howard has had enough of the clinch but Mwilinagwe keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard prevents Mwilinagwe from breaking the clinch.
Howard wants to break free but Mwilinagwe has control.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Mwilinagwe has him pressed against the cage.

Mwilinagwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howard throws a body kick that misses.
Mwilinagwe tries to counter with a takedown but Howard is quick to defend against it.
Mwilinagwe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Howard defends it nicely.
Mwilinagwe avoids the head kick by Howard.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Mwilinagwe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard lands a two punch combo.
Howard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mwilinagwe avoids it really well and circles away.
Howard misses with a head kick.
Howard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mwilinagwe's waist but Mwilinagwe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Howard off to one side.
Mwilinagwe scores with a head kick.
Mwilinagwe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mwilinagwe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Howard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mwilinagwe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Howard!