PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Silverhielm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Mary Jane. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silverhielm's choice of entrance music: Theme Tune to Islam. This should be a great matchup!

Jenkins
vs
Silverhielm

170 cm
32
143 lbs
21 - 18 - 0

165 cm
33
135 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Silverhielm!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silverhielm lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silverhielm scores with a leg kick.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Silverhielm shows good takedown defense.
Jenkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silverhielm pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jenkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silverhielm sprawls well initially but Jenkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silverhielm is trying to stand.
Jenkins not doing much here.
Jenkins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jenkins stops Silverhielm from getting back to his feet.

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.
Silverhielm wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Jenkins wants to take a breather but Silverhielm is having none of it.

Silverhielm kicks off Jenkins and gets to his feet.
Silverhielm walks into a jab.
Jenkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silverhielm scores with a shot to the body.
Silverhielm misses with a kick to the body

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silverhielm won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silverhielm is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jenkins is controlling him well.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Silverhielm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control but Silverhielm is keeping him busy.
Silverhielm wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins drags him back down.
Jenkins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Jenkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silverhielm tries to escape but Jenkins is in control.
Jenkins trying to control the position but Silverhielm is working away.
Silverhielm is trying to improve his position.

Jenkins tries for a kimura but Silverhielm is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Silverhielm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silverhielm has escaped the position, nice work there.

Jenkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silverhielm is trying to get back to half guard.
Silverhielm tries to escape but Jenkins is in control.
Silverhielm prevents Jenkins from moving into mount.

Jenkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silverhielm is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jenkins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to take a breather but Silverhielm is having none of it.
Jenkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silverhielm wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
Jenkins prevents Silverhielm from standing back up.

Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silverhielm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.
Silverhielm is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silverhielm is defending against the submission attempts here by Jenkins.
Still in half guard, Jenkins seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Silverhielm gets caught flat footed, as Jenkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silverhielm working a defensive guard here.

Silverhielm has his feet on Jenkins's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jenkins checks a low kick from Silverhielm.
Nice uppercut lands for Jenkins. That snapped Silverhielm's head back.
Silverhielm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silverhielm throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silverhielm tests Jenkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Silverhielm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice sprawl there from Silverhielm as Jenkins shoots in.

Silverhielm takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverhielm is trying to stall.
Jenkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silverhielm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silverhielm throws an elbow but it misses.
Silverhielm pushes off an throws an elbow but Jenkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but Silverhielm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thurgood Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverhielm wants to stall.
Jenkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silverhielm lands a shoulder strike.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins dodges an elbow strike from Silverhielm.
Silverhielm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jenkins keeps control of Silverhielm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenkins looking for a takedown.

Jenkins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silverhielm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Silverhielm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
Silverhielm wants to get up but he can't break Jenkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silverhielm is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silverhielm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of Silverhielm's head but Silverhielm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Silverhielm gets a clinch.
Jenkins has Silverhielm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silverhielm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silverhielm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jenkins's brow.
Jenkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silverhielm after a bit of a struggle.
A right hook to the body lands for Silverhielm.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silverhielm.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown.
Silverhielm lands an elbow that stopped Jenkins in his tracks for a moment.

Jenkins gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silverhielm wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins is looking to advance position but Silverhielm won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jenkins is looking to advance position but Silverhielm won't allow it.
Silverhielm has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bromance Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Silverhielm is trying to stand up here but Jenkins is controlling him well.
Silverhielm trying to hold on to Jenkins's head to control him but Jenkins postures up.
Silverhielm is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jenkins is keen to just control but Silverhielm is a slippery customer.

Jenkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thurgood Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins is trying to control. Silverhielm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pierre Silverhielm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Jenkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Jenkins wants to slow Silverhielm down by chopping away at his legs.
Silverhielm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Silverhielm has closed the distance and engaged Jenkins in a clinch.
Silverhielm lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Thurgood Jenkins has been cut.
Silverhielm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jenkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silverhielm or not.
Jenkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Silverhielm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silverhielm is trying to stall.
Silverhielm can't break the clinch.
Silverhielm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silverhielm throws an elbow that misses.
Jenkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silverhielm pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thurgood Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverhielm misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverhielm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Silverhielm clinches.
Jenkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right handed body shot lands from Silverhielm.
Silverhielm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silverhielm has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silverhielm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silverhielm stops a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silverhielm lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jenkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silverhielm is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverhielm lands a damaging elbow.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Silverhielm controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silverhielm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jenkins's brow.
Jenkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Silverhielm gets an underhook and turns Jenkins into the cage.
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!
Silverhielm misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Silverhielm.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silverhielm throws an elbow but misses.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silverhielm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jenkins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silverhielm.
Silverhielm misses with some punches.
Silverhielm misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverhielm comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silverhielm lands a left hand.
Silverhielm throws an elbow but it misses.
Jenkins avoids the elbow strike from Silverhielm, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Silverhielm tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenkins avoids the damage to the body.
Jenkins slows down the pace here.
Silverhielm struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Silverhielm throws a head punch that misses.
Silverhielm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silverhielm prevents the takedown attempt.
Silverhielm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silverhielm manages to break the clinch.
Silverhielm blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks the body kick.
Pierre Silverhielm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silverhielm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Silverhielm.
Jenkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silverhielm looks to land a left hand but Jenkins moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silverhielm.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Jenkins. Beautiful body shot.
Silverhielm slaps away a takedown attempt from Jenkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pierre Silverhielm.
I think Silverhielm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Silverhielm!
Pierre Silverhielm took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '9/11 was the start of the next Jihad. Don't let it be completed people. Every year which passes more and more Muslims become more and more radical... It's time to fight back.'.