PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kennu Kekkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dare. Ricky Jenkins has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kekkonen
vs
Jenkins

185 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kennu Kekkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kekkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenkins scores with a head kick.

It looks like Kennu Kekkonen has been cut.

Kekkonen has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kekkonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but Kekkonen holds him up against the cage and eventually Jenkins drops back down to his feet.

Jenkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kekkonen uses from the top position.
Kekkonen wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Kekkonen with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jenkins looking for subs off his back but Kekkonen has passed one foot through into half guard.

Kekkonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenkins wants to control but Kekkonen is keeping busy.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Kekkonen is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen is trying to control. Jenkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jenkins is in trouble now - Kekkonen has advanced to mount!
Jenkins is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jenkins is squirming around, avoiding Kekkonen's attempts to control the action.
Jenkins is trying to escape the mount.
Kekkonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kekkonen prevents Jenkins from getting the reversal.
Jenkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Kekkonen lands a big elbow.
Jenkins is squirming around, avoiding Kekkonen's attempts to control the action.
Jenkins is working to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
Jenkins looks gassed!

Kekkonen stands up from mount. Strange move.

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

Kekkonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jenkins seems to be working for a kimura but Kekkonen defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen is trying to stand back up but Jenkins is controlling him
Kekkonen wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kekkonen tries to kick Jenkins off but Jenkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Jenkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kekkonen sees it coming and defends easily.

Kekkonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kekkonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kekkonen.

Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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.
Kekkonen keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kekkonen keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Kekkonen is trying to control the position but Jenkins postures up.

Jenkins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kekkonen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jenkins, into his guard.

Jenkins is looking for a triangle but Kekkonen pushes his legs off easily.
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 Kennu Kekkonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kennu Kekkonen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kekkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Kekkonen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Ricky Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Kekkonen circles away easily

and Kekkonen counters with a shoot takedown. Jenkins fights it but they end up in guard.

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

Kekkonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kekkonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kekkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jenkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kekkonen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kekkonen off and has taken his back!
Jenkins looking to hold on to the position here but Kekkonen rolls and ends up regaining guard.

Kekkonen working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.
Jenkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Kekkonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jenkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jenkins seems to be working for a kimura but Kekkonen defends the submission attempt.
Kekkonen is trying to stand up here but Jenkins is controlling him well.
Jenkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kekkonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Jenkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Kekkonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kekkonen.
Kennu Kekkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekkonen is trying to keep Jenkins in close.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jenkins doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kekkonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kekkonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kekkonen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jenkins's thigh. Jenkins counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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.
Kekkonen tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
Kekkonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jenkins walks away with a smile on his face. Kekkonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jenkins misses with a takedown

and Kekkonen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jenkins's guard now.
Kennu Kekkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Jenkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kekkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jenkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kekkonen manages to get himself to full guard.
Jenkins postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins advances position into side control!
Jenkins trying to control the position but Kekkonen is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kennu Kekkonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kennu Kekkonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kekkonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kekkonen won't be happy with that.
Kekkonen dodges the ground and pound from Jenkins.

Jenkins tries for a kimura but Kekkonen is defending well.
Kekkonen is trying to control Jenkins's posture but Jenkins avoids it.
Kekkonen is looking for a sweep.
Kekkonen is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kekkonen throws a combination. Jenkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Kekkonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kekkonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kekkonen off to one side.
Jenkins leaves Kekkonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kennu Kekkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jenkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kekkonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but Kekkonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kekkonen is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kekkonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kekkonen thows a big elbow that misses.

Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kekkonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kekkonen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kekkonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kekkonen is one step ahead there.

Jenkins has an active guard here but Kekkonen has managed to pass into half guard.
Kekkonen wants to stand up but Jenkins has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kekkonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jenkins's head.
Jenkins gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kekkonen defends it easily.
Jenkins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jenkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kekkonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kekkonen wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.

Jenkins is looking for a triangle but Kekkonen pushes his legs off easily.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
Ricky Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennu Kekkonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kekkonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kennu Kekkonen!