PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Jenkins (ranked 4060 p4p, 3977 weight class) and Conrad Killstrike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killstrike has chosen Infinite Darkness by - KILLSWITCH ENGAGE as his entrance music. Conrad Killstrike has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jenkins
vs
Killstrike

183 cm
23
170
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
192
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Conrad Killstrike!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killstrike. Killstrike obviously looking to wear him down.
Killstrike throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
As Killstrike looks to move away, Jenkins throws a big counter combo but Killstrike just gets out of the way.
A head kick from Killstrike lands but Jenkins takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killstrike.
Killstrike pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killstrike throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
A jab from Killstrike does it's job there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killstrike.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jenkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Killstrike.
Jenkins with a poor takedown
and Killstrike counters with a nice leg kick.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Killstrike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Killstrike. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killstrike as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Killstrike. That's going to slow Jenkins down.
Killstrike scores with a one two! Jenkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Killstrike lands with a slapping head kick.
Killstrike lands a high kick!
Killstrike's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Killstrike duly obliges.

Jenkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jenkins drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jenkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Killstrike is aware though and is defending well.
Jenkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jenkins won't allow Killstrike to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Killstrike trying to remain calm as Jenkins controls from the top position.
Killstrike 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.
Jenkins controls the position.
Killstrike is looking for a sweep.
Jenkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Killstrike tries to bench press Jenkins off him but Jenkins keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Killstrike to see if he's OK.
Killstrike dodges the ground and pound from Jenkins.
Killstrike wants to control but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Killstrike to see if he's OK.
Jenkins takes a little break here. Killstrike wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Killstrike can't do much from the bottom here.
Killstrike is trying to improve his position.
Jenkins 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 stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killstrike throws a head kick that misses.
Jenkins throws a quick counter head kick but Killstrike was just out of range.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killstrike swivels and escapes.
Killstrike throws the kick towards the body but Jenkins avoids it.
Jenkins closes the distance but Killstrike moves to the side
and Killstrike counters with a nice kick to the body.
Killstrike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Killstrike plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jenkins goes for a double leg but Killstrike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killstrike continues to drive forward.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Killstrike is trying to break free.
Killstrike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins keeps control of Killstrike as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Killstrike prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Killstrike dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Killstrike is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Jenkins misses
and Killstrike counters with a series of strikes. Jenkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jenkins moves out of range as Killstrike strikes.
Jenkins feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killstrike throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Killstrike. That snapped Jenkins's head back.
A slow jab from Killstrike misses its intended target.
Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Killstrike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killstrike scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Killstrike lands a leg kick that knocks Jenkins off balance momentarily.
Killstrike lands with a right hand.
Killstrike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killstrike scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killstrike connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Killstrike lands an overhand right.
Killstrike throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Killstrike blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Killstrike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Killstrike as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Killstrike lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jenkins doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killstrike works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jenkins goes for a double leg but Killstrike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killstrike continues to drive forward.
Killstrike avoiding damage.
Jenkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killstrike working aggressively here.
Killstrike is trying to force a seperation but Jenkins has the dominant position.
Killstrike wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Killstrike avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killstrike gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Jenkins jumps guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Killstrike from controlling successfully.

Jenkins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Killstrike is trying to break free.
Killstrike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.

Jenkins successfully pulls guard.

Jenkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killstrike doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killstrike manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Killstrike trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Killstrike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killstrike is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jenkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jenkins is thwarting Killstrike's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jenkins lands a nice short elbow.
Killstrike tries to roll over but Jenkins keeps him under control.
Gary Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jenkins stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Killstrike to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Killstrike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killstrike.
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Killstrike saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Killstrike.
Conrad Killstrike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killstrike throws the left hand but Jenkins avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killstrike throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Donk. Killstrike catches Jenkins right on the button with a cross.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killstrike tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killstrike to the ground. Killstrike escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killstrike pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Killstrike scores with a spinning back kick!
Killstrike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins.
Killstrike lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killstrike connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Killstrike checks a leg kick.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins throws a low kick, looking for Killstrike's leg but Killstrike calmly moves out of range.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up with Killstrike, looking for a takedown. Jenkins pushes Killstrike against the cage but Killstrike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killstrike cracks Jenkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jenkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Killstrike counters with a low kick, right behind Jenkins 's knee.
Gary Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Killstrike.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Killstrike shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killstrike lands a really nice looking cross but Jenkins seems unphased.
Jenkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jenkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That kick from Killstrike tenderised Jenkins's leg. Jenkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Killstrike lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killstrike lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Killstrike scores with a head kick. Jenkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A good leg kick by Killstrike.
Killstrike connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Killstrike throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Killstrike throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jenkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killstrike.
Killstrike misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Killstrike.
Killstrike bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jenkins's head.
Killstrike turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Killstrike.
Killstrike misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Killstrike swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jenkins.
Nice sprawl there from Killstrike as Jenkins shoots in.
Killstrike has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Killstrike.
Jenkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins clinches up against the cage.
Killstrike lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Killstrike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killstrike.

Killstrike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killstrike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Killstrike works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killstrike lands a glancing blow to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Killstrike motions for Jenkins to come forward. Killstrike throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gary Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killstrike lands a leg kick that knocks Jenkins off balance momentarily.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Killstrike counters with a thumping low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Killstrike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killstrike winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Mangel scores the fight for Conrad Killstrike!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Conrad Killstrike!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Conrad Killstrike!

Conrad Killstrike wins by unanimous decision!
Conrad Killstrike was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Gary Jenkins spoke after the fight, saying 'he got lucky'.