PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nigel Williams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Williams
vs
Jenkins

184 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

182 cm
18
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nigel Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jenkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jenkins defending against the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jenkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jenkins is trying to buck Williams off.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jenkins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jenkins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jenkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jenkins defending well though.
Williams looks to land a strike but Jenkins avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Williams with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.

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.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

Jenkins instigates a clinch.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jenkins just stands there and leans against the cage.

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

Jenkins moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Jenkins is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

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

Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Williams gets control of Jenkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Jenkins wanted to stand there but Williams had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams pulls Jenkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Jenkins from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from.
Williams seems keen to control Jenkins's posture.
Jenkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenkins is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jenkins drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.

Jenkins breaks from the clinch.

Jenkins clinches up against the cage.
Jenkins digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.

Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Williams.

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Williams explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jenkins clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.

Williams turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Williams manages to end up in side control.
Williams looking to control but instead Jenkins has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenkins is trying to stand.
Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jenkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams with the ground and pound but Jenkins uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams lands a couple of elbows.
Williams prevents Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams keeps Jenkins at a distance using the push kick.

Jenkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins wants to stand but Williams is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jenkins wants to stand but Williams is controlling his arm.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jenkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williams controls the position for a moment.
Jenkins wants to stand but Williams is controlling his arm.
Williams has one of Jenkins's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Williams sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Williams keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams tries to pull guard but Jenkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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 Nigel Williams will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.

Williams pulls Jenkins into guard.

Jenkins gets to his feet. Williams looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jenkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Jenkins wants to get up but he can't break Williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
Williams trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams pulls Jenkins in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jenkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jenkins gets a clinch.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams tries to pull guard but Jenkins won't allow it.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.

Williams drags the fight down to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Jenkins from standing up.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jenkins being controlled here momentarily.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Jenkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.

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 Nigel Williams.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!