PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Systym Ovadown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ovadown
vs
Jennings

190 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
23
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Systym Ovadown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jennings misses with a double jab

and Ovadown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jennings dodges an elbow strike from Ovadown.
Jennings blocks an uppercut.
Jennings trying to stall but Ovadown improves his position.
Jennings working hard to break the clinch.
Jennings tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ovadown misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings tries to circle away but Ovadown has him pinned against the cage.
Ovadown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ovadown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ovadown has hold of one of Jennings's legs. Jennings is fighting the takedown attempt but Ovadown gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ovadown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ovadown wants to get up but he can't break Jennings's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ovadown looking to sit in guard and control but Jennings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ovadown has control of Jennings's left arm, preventing Jennings from doing any damage.
Jennings won't allow Ovadown to sweep him here.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovadown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovadown will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ovadown has his hands on Jennings's head, controlling the position.

Ovadown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jennings stopping the sweep attempt from Ovadown.
Jennings trying to control but Ovadown is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings stopping the sweep attempt from Ovadown.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jennings moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jennings moves into range and clinches up with Ovadown.
Ovadown stalling.

Ovadown has hold of one of Jennings's legs. Jennings is fighting the takedown attempt but Ovadown gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ovadown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ovadown prevents Jennings from getting back to his feet.
Jennings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jennings looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ovadown is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jennings wriggles free and stands up.
Ovadown connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jennings misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jennings throws a head kick that misses.
Ovadown feinted with a counter takedown.
Jennings slips under a jab.
Ovadown lands a right hook to the body.

Jennings moves into the clinch successfully.
Ovadown blocking some punches.
Ovadown misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Ovadown pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Systym Ovadown will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ovadown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ovadown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Ovadown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jennings connects with a right hand. Ovadown shakes it off.
Jennings avoids the head kick by Ovadown.
Jennings is looking for the big counter here.
Systym Ovadown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Jennings.
Ovadown throws a jab when Jennings was well out of range.

Jennings gets caught flat footed, as Ovadown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Systym Ovadown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ovadown looking to sit in guard and control but Jennings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ovadown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovadown tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ovadown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jennings is aware though and is defending well.
Ovadown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jennings pushes Ovadown off looking to stand but Ovadown dives back in and keeps control.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ovadown breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovadown shoots in for a takedown but Jennings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jennings throws a series of strikes that have Ovadown backpedaling.
Ovadown moves in looking to clinch but Jennings pushes him off.
Jennings misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Jennings. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jennings scores with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Jennings.
A head kick misses from Jennings.
Ovadown misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Jennings counters with a crisp one two that drops Ovadown! Jennings thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ovadown to his feet! Ovadown is in big trouble!

Ovadown is rocked!

Jennings clinches up with Ovadown and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Ovadown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ovadown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jennings is trying to break the clinch but Ovadown is controlling him.
Ovadown can't get the takedown.
Ovadown seems to have got his legs back now.
Ovadown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jennings after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Systym Ovadown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to land a knee to the head but Ovadown blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jennings.
Jennings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ovadown is trying to pull guard but Jennings turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ovadown tries to work over Jennings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ovadown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ovadown can't find room to land a body shot as Jennings controls the action.
Jennings is trying to break the clinch but Ovadown is controlling him.
Ovadown misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four 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.
Jennings wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ovadown has him pressed against the cage.
Jennings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jennings drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ovadown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ovadown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ovadown throws out a loose jab but Jennings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jennings is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ovadown with a body shot.

Jennings drives through and clinches with Ovadown against the cage.
Jennings wants a takedown.
Ovadown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jennings gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Ovadown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ovadown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Jennings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ovadown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jennings manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ovadown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ovadown trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovadown trying to move into half guard but instead Jennings has managed to sweep!

Ovadown looking for a sweep. Not yet Ovadown, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Jennings gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jennings throws a series of punches but Ovadown avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovadown shoots in for a takedown but Jennings shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Jennings.
Jennings will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ovadown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jennings manages to circle out of the way.

Jennings gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ovadown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Ovadown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovadown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ovadown duly obliges.
Ovadown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jennings.
Ovadown thuds his right hand into Jennings's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ovadown fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jennings throws a nice looking combination but Ovadown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ovadown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Jennings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jennings avoids a punch combination nicely.

Jennings clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jennings fails to land.
Ovadown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ovadown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jennings fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Systym Ovadown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ovadown has closed the distance and engaged Jennings in a clinch.
Jennings gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ovadown.
Ovadown avoiding damage as Jennings throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jennings is trying to break free.

Ovadown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ovadown tries to clinch up.
Bryan Jennings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jennings scores with a one two! Ovadown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jennings misses with a head kick.
Ovadown moves out of range of the body kick.
Ovadown wants to clinch up but Jennings keeps it at a distance.
Jennings is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jennings jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ovadown leaves Jennings with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ovadown fails to land with a series of punches.
Jennings is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ovadown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jennings misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Jennings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jennings 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Jennings!