PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schoonie Jenkins (ranked 3054 p4p, 2299 weight class) and Timur Makhmudova (ranked 334 p4p, 256 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jenkins
vs
Makhmudova

205 cm
19
270
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
255
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

BRAZEN - Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Schoonie Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Makhmudova!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Makhmudova.
Makhmudova throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins lands a head kick. Makhmudova smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Makhmudova lands a jab.

Makhmudova changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jenkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jenkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makhmudova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jenkins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jenkins regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhmudova controlling from the top position.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Makhmudova is proving a slippery customer.
Jenkins working a defensive guard but Makhmudova manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jenkins looks to move to half guard but instead Makhmudova has passed into mount! Damn!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jenkins tries to lock up and control but Makhmudova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makhmudova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jenkins tries to lock up and control but Makhmudova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jenkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins tries to hold on but Makhmudova postures up.
Jenkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Makhmudova has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makhmudova looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jenkins tries to hold on but Makhmudova pushes him away.
Makhmudova controlling the position easily from mount.
Makhmudova prevents Jenkins from getting the reversal.
Jenkins tries to lock up and control but Makhmudova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makhmudova controlling the position easily from mount.
Makhmudova prevents Jenkins from getting the reversal.
Makhmudova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jenkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhmudova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Makhmudova dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jenkins defending well as Makhmudova loads up on a big left hand.
Jenkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makhmudova throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jenkins, as that shot connected.
Makhmudova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Jenkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jenkins thows a body kick. Makhmudova tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jenkins throws the kick towards the body but Makhmudova avoids it.
Jenkins misses with a kick to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Makhmudova. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Makhmudova moves out of range.
Makhmudova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jenkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Makhmudova has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makhmudova and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Makhmudova.
Makhmudova blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Makhmudova drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jenkins defends it well.
Makhmudova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Makhmudova ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makhmudova.
Makhmudova has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jenkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jenkins.
Makhmudova misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhmudova throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Makhmudova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makhmudova loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch.
Jenkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Makhmudova dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Timur Makhmudova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Makhmudova moved away.
Makhmudova lands a nice shot that snaps Jenkins's head back.
Jenkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makhmudova throws an off balance right hand
and Jenkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Makhmudova feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Makhmudova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makhmudova advances position into side control!
Makhmudova controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jenkins is being controlled here.
Jenkins tries to bench press Makhmudova off him but Makhmudova keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhmudova is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jenkins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jenkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makhmudova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Makhmudova working away.
Makhmudova slows the pace down.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jenkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jenkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makhmudova moves away.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Makhmudova closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Makhmudova pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makhmudova avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Makhmudova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Makhmudova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins is wriggling around but Makhmudova manages to pass to half guard.

Jenkins is positioning himself well to prevent Makhmudova advancing to mount.
Makhmudova trying to mount his opponent but Jenkins defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Schoonie Jenkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Makhmudova lands with a nice combination. Jenkins backs away looking to recover.
Makhmudova misses with a straight right.
Makhmudova throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makhmudova misses with a wild body shot.
Makhmudova thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makhmudova throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jenkins counters with a good low kick that Makhmudova was not able to check.
Schoonie Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Makhmudova throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makhmudova was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Makhmudova lands with a hook. Jenkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Makhmudova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jenkins's head backwards.
Jenkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jenkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makhmudova.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Makhmudova.
Makhmudova takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Makhmudova misses with a double jab.
Makhmudova lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins slips under a jab from Makhmudova.
Jenkins cracks Makhmudova with a good jab.
Makhmudova doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makhmudova throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jenkins scores with a leg kick.
Jenkins wants to slow Makhmudova down by chopping away at his legs.
Jenkins cracks Makhmudova with an open hand slap.
Makhmudova keeps the fight on the outside.
Makhmudova scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick from Jenkins lands but Makhmudova takes it in his stride.
Makhmudova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Makhmudova persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Makhmudova misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jenkins, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Makhmudova avoids it well.
Jenkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makhmudova.
Jenkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jenkins enables Makhmudova to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jenkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhmudova postures up.
Makhmudova passes into half guard.
Jenkins is trying to maintain the position but Makhmudova is very close to passing his half guard.
Timur Makhmudova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jenkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Makhmudova from advancing to side control.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
Makhmudova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makhmudova works Jenkins's body with a nice hook.
Makhmudova misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
A cross from Jenkins lands.
Jenkins ducks right into an uppercut from Makhmudova.
Makhmudova sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Makhmudova 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.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhmudova stands and throws Jenkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhmudova gets to mount! Jenkins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jenkins tries to reverse the position but Makhmudova maintains control.
Makhmudova avoids the attempt from Jenkins to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins is looking to improve his position but Makhmudova isn't that keen on the idea.

Makhmudova looking to isolate an arm here. Jenkins doesn't see it coming and as Makhmudova extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Makhmudova!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timur Makhmudova!