PBP Commentary

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

Oliveira
vs
Jenkins

187 cm
25
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 Rio de Janeiro, Joabe Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jenkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jenkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jenkins!
Oliveira lands a big elbow.
Oliveira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jenkins is working to get back to half guard.
Jenkins regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jenkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oliveira won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Jenkins has control of Oliveira's left arm, preventing Oliveira from doing any damage.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joabe Oliveira wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Oliveira drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliveira shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oliveira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joabe Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Oliveira fights it but they end up in guard.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Oliveira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Oliveira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jenkins after a bit of a struggle.
Oliveira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.

Jenkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jenkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.
Jenkins controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Jenkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oliveira kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Jenkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jenkins dives in and grabs Oliveira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes down on Jenkins's head and hops out.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Jenkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Jenkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jenkins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Jenkins decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oliveira to his feet.
Jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.

Jenkins moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to break free but Jenkins pushes him back against the cage.

Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.

Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Jenkins can't get the takedown.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins fails with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Joabe Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Jenkins.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.

Jenkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira being controlled for a moment.
Oliveira wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
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!
Oliveira struggling a bit here.
Oliveira looks to move to half guard but instead Jenkins has passed into mount! Damn!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but Jenkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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. Jenkins connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oliveira is in trouble now - Jenkins has advanced to mount!
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Oliveira is pressing down on Jenkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jenkins is looking to stand up but Oliveira won't let him.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jenkins stands and steps away. Oliveira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Joabe Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jenkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira is looking to stand back up but Jenkins counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Oliveira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

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

Jenkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Jenkins scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Oliveira manages to mount him!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jenkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jenkins is looking to escape.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliveira thowing shots but they're missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira goes for an armbar but Jenkins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jenkins.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliveira is looking to stand back up but Jenkins counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Oliveira.
Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Jenkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Jenkins prevents Oliveira from standing back up.
Jenkins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Oliveira reverses the position - he's now on top in Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Jenkins seems keen to control Oliveira's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Jenkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Jenkins gets a clinch.
Jenkins prevents Oliveira from breaking the clinch.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to maintain a safe position but Jenkins gets an underhook and turns Oliveira into the cage.
Oliveira is pushing Jenkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oliveira is pressed up against the cage. Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oliveira down to the mat. Oliveira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenkins sprawls well. Jenkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joabe Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveira. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.
Joabe Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joabe Oliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

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