PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miles Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GK King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jenkins
vs
King

190 cm
24
190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
197 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miles Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, GK King!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jenkins as he jumps to the side.

King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jenkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jenkins manages to get back to half guard.
Jenkins missing with punches from the bottom.
Jenkins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jenkins gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King's corner is telling him to maintain position.
King preventing the sweep.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins controls King momentarily but King frees himself.

Jenkins has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jenkins has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.

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

Jenkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jenkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Jenkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King looking to pass the guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but King manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jenkins has King in his guard.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins looking to control but King passes into half guard.
King passes to full mount!
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.

Jenkins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from King.
Jenkins working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

King looking for a guillotine from mount but Jenkins is having none of it.
King wants to control the pace but Jenkins is squirming around nicely.

King is going olschool here, as he tries to force Jenkins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jenkins shrugs it off.

King has control of Jenkins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jenkins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jenkins regains half guard.
Jenkins tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.

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.
Jenkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
King preventing the sweep.
King works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jenkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
King trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.

Jenkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Jenkins working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but King postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Miles Jenkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

King needs to keep his hands up - Jenkins had a free shot at his head there.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
A lazy left from Jenkins finds it's target.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jenkins!

King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
King is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kingis looking to pass into half guard but Jenkins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jenkins is in guard.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jenkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! King looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. King looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from King!

King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jenkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is trying to stand.
Jenkins is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jenkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jenkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.

Jenkins stands up and waves to King to follow him.
Good shot there by Jenkins.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. King pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miles Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of GK King.
King avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jenkins leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
Jenkins tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles Jenkins dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Jenkins.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well.
GK King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover.
Jenkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jenkins.
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!
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins scores with a punch to the head.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Jenkins dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jenkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
Miles Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of GK King.
King takes one to the side of the head.
Jenkins jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
Jenkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miles Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jenkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jenkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jenkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenkins sprawls well. Jenkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
King shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miles Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four 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.
Jenkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Jenkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
GK King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles Jenkins!