PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregard GracieHunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leeroy Jenklins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

GracieHunter
vs
Jenklins

195 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregard GracieHunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leeroy Jenklins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for GracieHunter and sends Jenklins crashing to the mat! GracieHunter follows him down to the mat - Jenklins regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Jenklins is rocked!
Jenklins gets full guard.
Jenklins is still in real trouble! Can GracieHunter finish him?
Jenklins keeping moving, preventing GracieHunter from controlling successfully.
Jenklins seems to have recovered his senses.
Jenklins looking to control.
GracieHunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenklins is retaining full guard.
Jenklins keeping moving, preventing GracieHunter from controlling successfully.
Jenklins keeping full guard, as GracieHunter tries to pass.
GracieHunter forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jenklins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jenklins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jenklins.
GracieHunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenklins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jenklins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
GracieHunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Jenklins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenklins, not yet.
GracieHunter trying to control but Jenklins is working from the bottom.
Jenklins striking from the bottom here.
Jenklins keeping moving, preventing GracieHunter from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Jenklins gets the takedown into side control.
Jenklins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jenklins misses with the ground and pound.
Jenklins scoring with punches from side control.
GracieHunter can't do much from the bottom here.
GracieHunter is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jenklins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with GracieHunter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenklins is looking to take a break and control but GracieHunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
GracieHunter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jenklins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jenklins lands with a punch from half guard.

GracieHunter looking for submissions off his back.
GracieHunter is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Jenklins there.
GracieHunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jenklins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jenklins scoring with strikes to the body and head.

GracieHunter is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jenklins pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GracieHunter looks like he's trying to stand up.
GracieHunter taking some punishment here, with Jenklins in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jenklins connects with a nice short shot to GracieHunter's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jenklins connects with a nice short shot to GracieHunter's temple.
GracieHunter is looking for a sweep. Jenklins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jenklins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jenklins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jenklins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
GracieHunter won't allow Jenklins to pass to mount.

GracieHunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jenklins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
GracieHunter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
GracieHunter is trying to keep Jenklins in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

GracieHunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
GracieHunter looking for a sweep. Not yet GracieHunter, not yet.
GracieHunter looking to control.

GracieHunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jenklins throws and elbow that misses. GracieHunter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jenklins's guard. Nice move by GracieHunter!
Jenklins wants to sweep here but GracieHunter controlling him for the moment.
Jenklins can't keep his opponent in guard - GracieHunter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
GracieHunter prevents Jenklins from improving his position.
GracieHunter is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenklins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 Gregard GracieHunter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

GracieHunter fails with the takedown

and Jenklins counters with a nice double leg into side control. GracieHunter won't be happy with that.
Jenklins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at GracieHunter to see if he's OK.
Jenklins lands a few punches from side control.
GracieHunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenklins is putting a hurting on GracieHunter here, landing some big shots from side control.
GracieHunter tries to buck Jenklins off but Jenklins is having none of it.
GracieHunter sneaks back into half guard.
Jenklins is looking to advance position but GracieHunter won't allow it.
GracieHunter wants to control but Jenklins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenklins controlling the action here.

GracieHunter looking for submissions off his back.
Jenklins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenklins is nestled in close to GracieHunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jenklins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
GracieHunter wants to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jenklins dodges the punch combination from GracieHunter.
GracieHunter throws a series of punches but Jenklins moves out of range.

Jenklins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jenklins lands in his opponent's guard.
Jenklins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jenklins chips away with some ground and pound.
Jenklins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jenklins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

GracieHunter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jenklins escapes and throws GracieHunter's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenklins working the ground and pound.
GracieHunter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
GracieHunter gets full guard.

GracieHunter has his foot on Jenklins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenklins works his way back into a safe position though.
GracieHunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.

GracieHunter has his foot on Jenklins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenklins works his way back into a safe position though.
Jenklins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. GracieHunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jenklins lands a couple of digs.
GracieHunter looking for a sweep. Not yet GracieHunter, not yet.
GracieHunter trying to control the position here.
Jenklins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jenklins cracks GracieHunter with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GracieHunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jenklins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
GracieHunter looking to control.
Leeroy Jenklins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jenklins preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
GracieHunter wants to clinch

and Jenklins counters with a nice double leg into side control. GracieHunter won't be happy with that.
GracieHunter can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenklins in side control lands a decent elbow.
GracieHunter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jenklins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
GracieHunter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
GracieHunter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jenklins is working away from the top position though.
Jenklins works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GracieHunter taking a bit of punishment here - Jenklins scoring with strikes.
Jenklins slows the pace down.
Jenklins working away.
Jenklins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee asks Jenklins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jenklins prefers to stall for the moment though.
GracieHunter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jenklins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
GracieHunter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
GracieHunter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
GracieHunter is looking for a sweep.
GracieHunter is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenklins tries to work over GracieHunter's front leg with a kick but GracieHunter checks it.
GracieHunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenklins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
GracieHunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leeroy Jenklins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

GracieHunter misses with a takedown attempt

so Jenklins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

GracieHunter looking for a guillotine here but Jenklins defends easily.
GracieHunter striking off his back but it's not causing Jenklins any problems.

GracieHunter working for a triangle but Jenklins defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jenklins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenklins is looking to work some ground and pound but GracieHunter has wrist control.

GracieHunter looking for a guillotine here but Jenklins defends easily.
Jenklins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenklins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenklins throwing strikes from guard but GracieHunter blocks nicely.
GracieHunter wants to sweep here but Jenklins controlling him for the moment.

GracieHunter has his foot on Jenklins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenklins works his way back into a safe position though.
Jenklins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jenklins preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenklins with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

GracieHunter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jenklins keeping moving, preventing GracieHunter from controlling successfully.
GracieHunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenklins is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GracieHunter trying to control but Jenklins is working from the bottom.

GracieHunter drops back looking for a leg! Jenklins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jenklins manages to kick GracieHunter off! GracieHunter jumps back into Jenklins's guard.
GracieHunter stands and throws Jenklins's legs to the side, diving into side control.

GracieHunter tries for a kimura but Jenklins is defending well.

GracieHunter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jenklins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenklins is looking to reverse the position.
GracieHunter passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jenklins!

GracieHunter get's back to his feet.
No luck for GracieHunter with that takedown attempt.
GracieHunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
GracieHunter misses with a body kick.
Jenklins thuds his right hand into GracieHunter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jenklins thows a body shot but no joy.
Jenklins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
GracieHunter closes the distance and clinches up with Jenklins, looking for a takedown. GracieHunter pushes Jenklins against the cage but Jenklins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregard GracieHunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jenklins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenklins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. GracieHunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
GracieHunter controls Jenklins momentarily but Jenklins frees himself.

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

GracieHunter has his foot on Jenklins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenklins works his way back into a safe position though.
Jenklins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jenklins is in close to GracieHunter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
GracieHunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenklins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of GracieHunter's head.
GracieHunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenklins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
GracieHunter keeping full guard, as Jenklins tries to pass.
GracieHunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gregard GracieHunter.
I think GracieHunter 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregard GracieHunter!