PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Jenning (ranked 4265 p4p, 5565 weight class) and Jack Thomson (ranked 484 p4p, 534 weight class). Jenning kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can you dig it, Sucka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jenning
vs
Thomson

180 cm
25
165
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
155
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Jenning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Thomson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Thomson is predictable there

and Jenning counters with a takedown into side control.
Thomson is being controlled here.

Jenning is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jenning has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Jenning tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thomson is looking for a sweep.
Jenning throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomson struggling a bit here.
Thomson is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Jenning politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jenning prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenning tries for a kimura but Thomson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Thomson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jenning off and has taken his back!
Thomson controlling well, preventing Jenning from escaping the position.
My spies in Cozad MMA London inform me that Thomson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Jenning defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thomson's arms.
Thomson not allowing Jenning to control his hands.
Thomson is looking to control Jenning but Jenning is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jenning tries to escape but Thomson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenning trying to control the hands but Thomson breaks the grip.
Thomson doesn't have the hooks in and Jenning manages to turn into his guard.
Thomson working a defensive guard here.
Thomson wants to sweep here but Jenning controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thomson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenning is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomson is trying to keep Jenning in close.
Jenning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Jenning is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thomson wants to sweep here but Jenning controlling him for the moment.
Thomson working a defensive guard but Jenning passes into half guard.
Jenning content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thomson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomson tries to kick Jenning off but Jenning keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four 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.

Jenning is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenning.
Thomson is trying to stand up here but Jenning is controlling him well.
Jenning prevents Thomson from improving his position.
Jenning thows a huge punch but Thomson dodges it nicely.

Jenning is looking for a kimura but Thomson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenning to get the leverage.
Jenning prevents Thomson from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenning is controlling the pace.
Thomson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jenning is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Jenning dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thomson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenning swivels and escapes.

Jenning is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thomson's half guard.

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

Jenning wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jenning controlling the action here.
Jenning is thwarting Thomson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenning is controlling the pace.
Thomson tries to get to full guard but Jenning has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson trying to hold on to Jenning's head to control him but Jenning postures up.

Jenning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jenning is keen to just control but Thomson is a slippery customer.
Jenning works his way into full mount!
Thomson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's two 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.
Thomson tries to hold on but Jenning postures up.
Thomson really wants to buck Jenning off and get back to his feet.
Jenning controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomson reaches up to try and control the position but Jenning seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Thomson rolls and tries to escape and now Jenning has his back!
Jenning doesn't have the hooks in and Thomson manages to turn into his guard.
Thomson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Jenning is looking to cinch up a triangle. Thomson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jenning's body to avoid the submission. Jenning has instead reached around Thomson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jenning arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xavier Jenning!
Xavier Jenning decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.