PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percival Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen 3 little pigs as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jeremy Jenkins enters the cage!

Butcher
vs
Jenkins

195 cm
36
221 lbs
26 - 17 - 0

190 cm
35
220 lbs
16 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percival Butcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Butcher's waist but Butcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Butcher is looking to chop away at Jenkins's legs.
Butcher misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butcher throws a good cross that connects.
Butcher scores with a jab to the body.
Butcher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jenkins scores with a one two! Butcher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Butcher shows good takedown defense.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt - Butcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Percival Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Jenkins.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Jenkins lands with a nice body punch.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Butcher.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Butcher swivels and escapes.
Jenkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jenkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Butcher wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
Butcher trying to control the position here.
Butcher working a defensive guard here.
Butcher looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Butcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Butcher has his hands on Jenkins's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Percival Butcher wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Jenkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Butcher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Butcher is retaining full guard.
Jenkins connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Butcher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Butcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Butcher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Butcher's head.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Butcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.

Jeremy Jenkins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Butcher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Butcher.

Jenkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Butcher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jenkins is in Butcher's guard.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but Butcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Butcher passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butcher is keen to just control but Jenkins is a slippery customer.

Jenkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butcher pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeremy Jenkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Butcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jenkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butcher can pounce on him.
Butcher looks to land a body kick but Jenkins moved away.
Jenkins shoots in but no luck this time.

Butcher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Butcher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
Jenkins is trying to stand up.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
Jeremy Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher wants to control the pace but Jenkins is squirming around nicely.
Jenkins tries to hold on but Butcher pushes him away.
Butcher thowing shots but they're missing.
Jenkins is squirming around, avoiding Butcher's attempts to control the action.
Jenkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jenkins gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher wants to take a breather but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins moves into full guard.
Jenkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Butcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jenkins wants to control but Butcher is keeping him busy.
Jenkins working the head and body with strikes.
Butcher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jenkins is working away from the top position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Butcher is trying to control but can't.
Butcher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Butcher.
Jenkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Butcher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins won't allow Butcher to pass to mount.

Butcher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jenkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Butcher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Butcher's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is punishing Butcher with strikes - can he finish him?!
Well, with Jenkins on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Butcher is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Jenkins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jenkins throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins is not going to allow Butcher to sit and survive in this position.
The referee is taking a good look at Butcher as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jenkins!
Jenkins lands strikes to the head.
Butcher is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jenkins throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Butcher staying busy and making it hard for Jenkins to control.
Jenkins throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Butcher!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher scores with a body shot.
Butcher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Butcher is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butcher is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Butcher circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Butcher.
Jenkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Butcher lands a big right hand that sends Jenkins crashing to the mat! Butcher stays standing though and waves Jenkins back to his feet!

Jenkins is rocked!
Butcher drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Jenkins's head, knocking him out cold! Butcher is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Percival Butcher!
Percival Butcher retains his heavyweight title!
Percival Butcher thanked the fans post fight for their support.