PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Belenger (ranked 8572 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harlan Jayson (ranked 6619 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Belenger
vs
Jayson

188 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
24
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Belenger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harlan Jayson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jayson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jayson.
A quick step to the side and Belenger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Jayson closes the distance and clinches.
Jayson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belenger gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Belenger decides to pull guard.
Jayson wants to control from the top but Belenger keeps moving.
Belenger being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jayson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belenger looking for a sweep. Not yet Belenger, not yet.

Belenger is working an open guard so Jayson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jayson throws a one two combo.

It looks like Henry Belenger has been cut.
Jayson tries to clinch up but Belenger circles away and keeps his distance.
Belenger tried to counter with a leg kick but Jayson avoided it.
Jayson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Belenger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jayson.
Jayson tries to bum rush Belenger with a series of wild strikes but Belenger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jayson with a poor takedown
and Belenger counters with a nice uppercut.
Henry Belenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harlan Jayson.
Belenger closes the distance and clinches up with Jayson, looking for a takedown. Belenger pushes Jayson against the cage but Jayson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jayson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belenger or perhaps it was just good defense by Jayson, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belenger. Jayson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belenger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jayson sprawls well. Jayson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belenger gets slowly back to his feet.
Belenger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jayson defends it nicely.
Belenger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jayson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jayson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belenger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayson shoots in for a double leg but Belenger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belenger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Belenger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jayson avoids it really well and circles away.

Jayson closes the distance and pushes Belenger back into the cage.
Belenger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jayson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jayson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belenger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jayson somewhat.
Jayson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belenger shoots and misses
and Jayson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jayson throws a leg kick but Belenger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jayson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belenger pinned against the cage. Belenger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jayson shoots in for a takedown but Belenger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jayson clinches.
Jayson tries to break the clinch but Belenger is controlling the position.
Jayson tries to pull guard but Belenger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jayson looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Belenger pulls Jayson into guard.
Belenger working a defensive guard here.
Belenger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jayson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harlan Jayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Belenger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jayson moves into the clinch.
Jayson lands a left hand.

Belenger jumps guard.
Jayson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jayson wants to control from the top but Belenger keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jayson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jayson trying to control but Belenger is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Belenger looking for subs off his back but Jayson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jayson in particular looking to stall.

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.
Belenger wants to control but Jayson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jayson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belenger throws a head kick but Jayson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayson leaves Belenger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jayson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harlan Jayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belenger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jayson.
Belenger blocks a head kick by Jayson.
Belenger shoots in and drives through. Jayson sprawls well.
Belenger throws a push kick but Jayson slaps the foot to one side.

Jayson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belenger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jayson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Belenger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jayson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Belenger gets a takedown into half guard.

Jayson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Belenger is on him like a limpet, forcing Jayson back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belenger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jayson jumps guard.

Jayson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belenger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jayson is breathing heavily.
Belenger controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harlan Jayson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Belenger's cut.
That's time! Belenger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jayson clinches up against the cage.
Jayson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belenger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jayson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Belenger manages to break the clinch.
Jayson tries to clinch there but Belenger circles away.
Belenger wants to clinch but Jayson slips to the side
and Jayson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jayson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jayson shoots in but Belenger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henry Belenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harlan Jayson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belenger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Belenger scores with a takedown into Jayson's guard.
Jayson trying to keep a closed guard but Belenger is proving a slippery customer.
Belenger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Belenger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jayson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jayson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belenger wants to stand and escape but instead Jayson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belenger has his hands on Jayson's head, controlling the position.
Jayson won't allow Belenger to sweep him here.

Belenger looking for subs off his back but Jayson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jayson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belenger defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belenger wants to control but Jayson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jayson is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jayson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Belenger punching from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belenger doesn't manage to clinch there - Jayson circles away.
Jayson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belenger tries to clinch up.
And Jayson tries to counter it with a takedown but Belenger pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Jayson moves into the clinch successfully.
Belenger gets underhooks to prevent Jayson's takedown attempt.
Belenger'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.
Jayson wants a takedown but no success here.

Belenger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jayson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belenger swivels and escapes.
Belenger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jayson's sensitive parts.
Henry Belenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harlan Jayson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jayson throws a sloppy head kick and Belenger moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harlan Jayson.
Well Jayson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

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