PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Branch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy London has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Branch
vs
London

170 cm
21
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
172 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Branch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy London!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branch keeps London at a distance using the push kick.
London looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
London closes the distance and clinches up with Branch, looking for a takedown. London pushes Branch against the cage but Branch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

London closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Branch is looking to regain half guard here but London keeps moving and retains side control.
London controlling from side mount.
Branch is looking for a sweep.

London tries for a kimura but Branch is defending well.
London has knee on belly momentarily but Branch bucks him off and regains half guard.
Branch is looking to improve his position.
London wants to free his trapped foot but Branch is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branch is pressing down on London's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Branch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
London trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Branch working for submissions but it's allowed London to get to half guard.
London not landing any meaningful shots this time.
London tries to pass to full mount but Branch defends it.
Branch regains full guard. Nicely done.
London trying to control but Branch is working from the bottom.
London looks gassed!

London has gone for a leg lock! Branch slips out almost immediately though and dives into London's guard.

London working for submissions but it's allowed Branch to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branch passes the guard and advances to mount!
London keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
London bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
London trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

London drops back looking for a leg! Branch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Branch manages to kick London off! London jumps back into Branch's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
London advances to half guard.
London wants to free his trapped foot but Branch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
London wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branch keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

London wants to work for an arm triangle but Branch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
London prevents Branch from improving his position.

Branch is defending against the submission attempts here by London.
London has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

London looking for a guillotine from mount but Branch is having none of it.

London goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Branch is on top in guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

London looking for the choke but no joy.

London is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Branch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Branch for a finish.
London biding his time, controlling Branch.

Branch fending off the submission attempt from London.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branch manages to reverse the position and now he's in London's guard. Nice work there by Branch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy London dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Branch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

London feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
London wants to pass the guard but Branch is keeping the position.
London throwing strikes from guard but Branch blocks nicely.

Branch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but London can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Branch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Branch is looking for a triangle but London pushes his legs off easily.
London stops Branch from standing up.
Branch trying to keep a closed guard but London is proving a slippery customer.
London is breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Branch throws a series of strikes that have London backpedaling.
London fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of London 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
London takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from Branch.
Branch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Branch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

London looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Branch!
London prevents Branch from getting the reversal.
Branch regains half guard.

London is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jimmy London has got the better of the ground game so far.

London is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Branch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time London.
London controlling the pace.
Branch is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
London wants to pass the guard but Branch is defending well.
Branch is looking to escape.
Branch manages to get to full guard.
Branch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

London drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Branch dives on top into guard.

London looking for a guillotine here but Branch defends easily.
London wants to stand but Branch is controlling the position.

London throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

London is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

London throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Branch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on London, up you get!
Branch scores with a shot to the body.
London throws a combination that misses
and Branch counters with a two punch combo.
London tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

London drives through with a takedown into guard.
London trying to control the position from guard on top but Branch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

London has gone for a leg lock! Branch slips out almost immediately though and dives into London's guard.

London has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Branch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Branch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

London had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Branch is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. London Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Branch's back instead.
Branch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Branch bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

London working for a triangle but Branch defends it easily.

London is looking for a triangle but Branch pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

London looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Branch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Branch works over London with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy London will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

London shoots in for a takedown but Branch shows good takedown defense.
Branch throws a combination. London tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andre Branch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Branch lands with a slapping head kick.
Branch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
London tries to move into range but Branch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Branch lands with a nice combination. London backs away looking to recover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from London.
London looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andre Branch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy London.
London is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Branch.

London scores a takedown into full mount!

London swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Branch is now in London's guard. A big mistake from London there, giving up the dominant position!

London throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
London managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Branch trying to control but London is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
London bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Branch's guard.
London looking to sit in guard and control but Branch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

London looking for a guillotine here but Branch defends easily.
Branch wants to control from the top but London keeps moving.

London looking for a guillotine here but Branch defends easily.

London is looking for a triangle but Branch pushes his legs off easily.

London has his feet on Branch's thighs here. He's pushed Branch off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Branch screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy London!