PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finny Gussa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by I know you want me. Finny Gussa looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Jenkins
vs
Gussa

182 cm
25
158 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

170 cm
25
164 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Jenkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Finny Gussa!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gussa throws a front kick aimed at Jenkins's knee but Jenkins avoids it well.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Jenkins seems to be looking for submissions.
Gussa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura but Gussa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenkins to get the leverage.

Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gussa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.

Jenkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins seems to be looking for submissions.

Jenkins seems to be working for a kimura but Gussa defends the submission attempt.
Jenkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jenkins moves nicely into side control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Jenkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gussa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Jenkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gussa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jenkins's guard! Nice work there by Gussa!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gussa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gussa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gussa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins wants to stand but Gussa is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gussa avoids the body shot from Jenkins.

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

Jenkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gussa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jenkins has Gussa in his guard.
Jenkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gussa throws a big right hand that misses.

Jenkins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gussa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gussa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Jenkins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jenkins showed some decent athleticism there.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura but Gussa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenkins to get the leverage.

Jenkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gussa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jenkins prevents Gussa from standing back up.
Jenkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Jenkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gussa defends it well.

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

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

Gussa is defending against the submission attempts here by Jenkins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gussa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.

Jenkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gussa is just riding it out for now. Jenkins eventually gives up the hold.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Jenkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jenkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jenkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Gussa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Jenkins dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jenkins swinging wildly here.
Gussa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gussa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gussa takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.

Jenkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gussa has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gussa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura but Gussa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenkins to get the leverage.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gussa defends it well.

That's two 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 trying to work for a kimura but Gussa is defending well.

Jenkins seems to be looking for submissions.

Jenkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura but Gussa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenkins to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Jenkins is working for a submission of some sort.

Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gussa has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four 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 seems to be looking for submissions.

Jenkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Gussa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gussa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jenkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Jenkins clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gussa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gussa slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.

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

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

Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gussa, who protects the arm well.

Jenkins swings around for an armbar but Gussa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jenkins's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gussa stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jenkins wants to stand but Gussa is controlling the position.
Gussa landing with the ground and pound.
Gussa passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Gussa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gussa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jenkins is pushing Gussa's head away, looking to escape. Gussa manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gussa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gussa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jenkins is pushing Gussa's head away, looking to escape. Gussa manages to hold on to the position though.

Gussa tries for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Check out the look on Gussa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Gussa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jenkins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gussa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jenkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jenkins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gussa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jenkins some visible discomfort.
Gussa scoring with punches from side control.
Jenkins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Gussa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jenkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jenkins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Gussa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jenkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Sparky Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gussa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jenkins!
Jenkins is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finny Gussa dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Gussa loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch.
Gussa misses with a low kick.
Gussa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Gussa.

Jenkins scores with a takedown into Gussa's guard.

Jenkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jenkins drops back looking for a leg! Gussa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gussa manages to kick Jenkins off! Jenkins jumps back into Gussa's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Jenkins drops back looking for a leg! Gussa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gussa manages to kick Jenkins off! Jenkins jumps back into Gussa's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gussa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jenkins has Gussa in his guard.

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

Jenkins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sparky Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two 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.
Gussa misses with a kick to the body.
Gussa ducks right into an uppercut from Jenkins.
Gussa throws a leg kick
and Jenkins counters with a left and a right that stings Gussa.
Jenkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gussa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Jenkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Jenkins is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gussa defends it well.
Jenkins trying to mount his opponent but Gussa defends it.

Jenkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura here.

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 sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gussa sees it coming and defends easily.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gussa defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Jenkins!
Sparky Jenkins retains his lightweight title!