PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asd Bnm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Jamenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bnm
vs
Jamenson

183 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asd Bnm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Jamenson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamenson wants to clinch up but Bnm keeps it at a distance.
Jamenson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jamenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jamenson.

Jamenson moves into range and clinches up with Bnm.
Bnm missing with knees to the body.
Jamenson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jamenson avoiding damage as Bnm throws knees to the body.
Bnm pushes off an throws an elbow but Jamenson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jamenson is looking for a takedown.
Asd Bnm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Jamenson.

Bnm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jamenson controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jamenson breaks the clinch.
Jamenson connects with a high kick.
Bnm is looking to clinch.

Jamenson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jamenson keeping moving, preventing Bnm from controlling successfully.

Bnm drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jamenson dives on top into guard.
Bnm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bnm is trying to keep Jamenson in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bnm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jamenson defends it easily.
Jamenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bnm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jamenson defends it easily.

Bnm is looking for a triangle but Jamenson pushes his legs off easily.
Jamenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamenson wants to pass the guard but Bnm is keeping the position.

Bnm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jamenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jamenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bnm is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamenson forces his way into half guard.
Bnm is in trouble now - Jamenson has advanced to mount!
Bnm can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jamenson looking for a guillotine from mount but Bnm is having none of it.
Jamenson trying to control but Bnm is having none of it.
Bnm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jamenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bnm. 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 four minutes gone in the round.

Jamenson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jamenson blocks Bnm's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jamenson controlling from the full mount.
Bnm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jamenson content just to control the position here.
Bnm is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bnm gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Jamenson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jamenson pushes Bnm up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bnm wants to break free but Jamenson has control.
Jamenson jumps guard but Bnm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bnm is working Jamenson over against the cage.
Jamenson avoiding damage.

Jamenson breaks the clinch.
A combination from Jamenson does no damage.
Jamenson misses with a head kick.
Bnm misses with a two punch combination.
Bnm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bnm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bnm fails to land the takedown.

Bnm closes the distance and pushes Jamenson back into the cage.
Jamenson tries to pull guard but Bnm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asd Bnm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Jamenson.
Bnm working hard to break the clinch.
Jamenson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bnm after a bit of a struggle.
Jamenson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bnm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jamenson is breathing heavily.
Bnm is trying to push Jamenson away but Jamenson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jamenson has Bnm pressed against the cage, preventing Bnm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bnm breaks from the clinch.
Jamenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jamenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jamenson tries to clinch but Bnm is having none of it.
Bnm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Jamenson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bnm, pushing him back against the cage.

Jamenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jamenson fails to land the takedown.
Jamenson fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bnm.
Bnm throws a right hand that Jamenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamenson also avoids with ease.
Jamenson blocks the body kick.
Bnm stuffs the takedown.
Bnm misses with a hook. Jamenson ducked under it nicely.
Bnm swinging wildly here.
Bnm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jamenson tries to avoid it but Bnm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jamenson to the ground. Jamenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jamenson fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Bnm misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamenson ducks under a wild hook from Bnm.
Bnm misses with a leg kick

and Jamenson counters by moving into the clinch.
Bnm working hard to break the clinch.

Jamenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jamenson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bnm sprawls well. Bnm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jamenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jamenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asd Bnm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bnm throws a sloppy head kick and Jamenson moves out of range easily.
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 Asd Bnm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bnm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bnm throws a head kick but Jamenson moves out of range.
Jamenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bnm moves in looking to clinch but Jamenson pushes him off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bnm lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jamenson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jamenson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jamenson wants to clinch.
Jamenson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bnm's waist but Bnm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jamenson off to one side.
Bnm shoots in for a double leg but Jamenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jamenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Bnm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bnm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jamenson is just riding it out for now. Bnm eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bnm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Asd Bnm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jamenson tries to get to full guard but Bnm has control of the leg.
Jamenson works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamenson looking to control.
Bnm throws a big right hand that misses.

Jamenson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jamenson controlling the position.
Bnm passes into half guard.
Jamenson trying to control from the bottom.
Bnm tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jamenson controls his leg.

Bnm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jamenson tries to roll over but Bnm keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

Bnm is looking for a kimura here.
Jamenson works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamenson has control of Bnm's left arm, preventing Bnm from doing any damage.
Bnm trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jamenson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jamenson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bnm is trying to keep Jamenson in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jamenson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jamenson advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Jamenson.
I think Jamenson 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... William Jamenson!