PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maynard Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thurgood Jenkins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jenkins
vs
Keenan

186 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maynard Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan.
Keenan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keenan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Keenan persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Keenan tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Keenan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thurgood Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keenan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keenan misses with a takedown attempt - Jenkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keenan looks gassed!
Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it.
Jenkins throws a lazy head kick
and Keenan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keenan moves out of range as Jenkins throws a body kick.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Jenkins throws a combination that misses
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keenan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Keenan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keenan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keenan throws a series of strikes that have Jenkins backpedaling.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Keenan.
Keenan shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keenan thuds a left hand into Jenkins's body.
Keenan scores with a hook.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keenan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Keenan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keenan blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.

Keenan rushes Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins has Keenan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keenan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Keenan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Keenan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jenkins trying to move into half guard but instead Keenan has managed to sweep!
Jenkins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keenan preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.
Jenkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keenan on the ground.
Jenkins postures up and lands a big shot to Keenan's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins stops Keenan from standing up.
Jenkins stays in close to Keenan's body and controls the position.
Keenan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keenan has his hands on Jenkins's head, controlling the position.
Keenan trying to control the position.
Keenan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins trying to control but Keenan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maynard Keenan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Keenan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left and a right from Jenkins both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Maynard Keenan has been cut.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Jenkins misses
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut.

Jenkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jenkins scoring with punches and elbows.
Jenkins working away.
Keenan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Keenan trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
Keenan is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keenan wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keenan's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jenkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jenkins's back!
Keenan tries to get the hooks in deep but Jenkins pushed the leg off.
The referee is taking a good look at Jenkins as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Keenan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins is keeping busy.

Keenan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jenkins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jenkins for a finish.
Keenan has the hooks in. Jenkins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jenkins prevents Keenan from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Jenkins right now.
Jenkins is working hard here to advance position.
Jenkins breaks Keenan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan misses with a takedown

and Jenkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Keenan's guard.
Jenkins pushes down on Keenan's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Keenan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keenan is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keenan avoid being mounted?
Jenkins is pressing down on Keenan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keenan is holding on for now.
Keenan is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keenan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Jenkins thows a big elbow that misses.
Keenan looking to control.
Keenan looking for a sweep. Not yet Keenan, not yet.
Keenan keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keenan counters with a head kick. That will keep Jenkins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maynard Keenan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Keenan tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Keenan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Jenkins misses.

Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Keenan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keenan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenkins works over Keenan with some ground and pound from guard.
Jenkins pushing down on Keenan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jenkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Keenan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jenkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jenkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan is trying to maintain the position but Jenkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Jenkins wants to free his trapped foot but Keenan is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Keenan kicks off Jenkins and gets to his feet.
Keenan wants to clinch.
Jenkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jenkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keenan counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Keenan.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Thurgood Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan shoots in looking for a takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl out of it but Keenan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jenkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keenan tries to clinch up.
Jenkins misses with a leg kick
and Keenan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jenkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jenkins throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range.
Jenkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jenkins punishes Keenan's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Jenkins is looking to wear down Keenan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jenkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins misses with a double jab
and Keenan counters with an inside leg kick.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Keenan. Keenan gets slowly back to his feet.
Thurgood Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.
Jenkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Keenan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Keenan is working to get back to half guard.
Jenkins landing punches.
Keenan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Keenan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Keenan closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Keenan pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins throws a sloppy body shot

and Keenan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keenan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Keenan controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jenkins pushes Keenan off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thurgood Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jenkins 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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