PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Julius Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jenkins
vs
Krasnodebski

185 cm
28
170 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
28
164 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

World class boxer
Granite chin

World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krasnodebski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jenkins, pushing him back against the ropes.
I was talking to Jenkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Krasnodebski pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Krasnodebski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Krasnodebski leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Krasnodebski slows down the pace here.
Krasnodebski gets through Jenkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski scores with a hook to the body.
Krasnodebski misses with a punch on the inside.
Krasnodebski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski lands with a light punch inside.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but Krasnodebski blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krasnodebski as Jenkins tries to tie him up.
Krasnodebski slows down the pace here.
Krasnodebski misses with a punch on the inside.
Krasnodebski lands a shot to the body.
Jenkins throws a knee to the head but misses.

Krasnodebski manages to break the clinch.
Krasnodebski connects with a body shot that sends Jenkins's belly button to the back.
Krasnodebski cracks the inside of Jenkins's front leg.
Krasnodebski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Krasnodebski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krasnodebski lands a two punch combo.
Jenkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Krasnodebski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jenkins checks the leg kick.
Krasnodebski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jenkins misses with a hook.
Krasnodebski slips under a jab from Jenkins.
Krasnodebski misses with a series of wild punches.
Krasnodebski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jenkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krasnodebski counters with an outside leg kick.

Krasnodebski moves into the clinch.
Krasnodebski misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jenkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gotard Krasnodebski dominated that round.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Krasnodebski is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krasnodebski tries to move into range but Jenkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jenkins lands a really nice looking cross but Krasnodebski seems unphased.

It looks like Gotard Krasnodebski has been cut.
Krasnodebski misses the jab.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Krasnodebski throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.

Krasnodebski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jenkins, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krasnodebski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krasnodebski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krasnodebski effectively controlling the action here.
Krasnodebski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krasnodebski is defending well for now.
Krasnodebski trying to control the position but instead, Jenkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Krasnodebski into the ropes.
Krasnodebski lands with a short shot to the head.
Krasnodebski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Krasnodebski fails to land.
Jenkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krasnodebski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Krasnodebski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Krasnodebski lands a left hand.
Jenkins misses with a knee to the head.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jenkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krasnodebski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krasnodebski just leaning against Jenkins, taking a breather.
Jenkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krasnodebski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krasnodebski tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Krasnodebski pushes Jenkins back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Krasnodebski wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krasnodebski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krasnodebski presses Jenkins against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jenkins tries to break free but Krasnodebski pushes him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gotard Krasnodebski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Krasnodebski moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jenkins.
Jenkins walks into a straight right hand from Krasnodebski.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krasnodebski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick but Jenkins checks it.
Jenkins scores with a body shot.
Krasnodebski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krasnodebski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Krasnodebski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krasnodebski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krasnodebski tries to land a leg kick but Jenkins saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krasnodebski throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krasnodebski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jenkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krasnodebski thumps Jenkins with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jenkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Jenkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krasnodebski lunges at Jenkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jenkins's hand.
Jenkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Jenkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krasnodebski throws out a powerful jab.
Krasnodebski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jenkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses.
Krasnodebski cracks the inside of Jenkins's front leg.
Krasnodebski swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krasnodebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Krasnodebski.
A swing and a miss from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Krasnodebski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jenkins on the side of the head.

Krasnodebski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jenkins, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Krasnodebski as the two fighters clinch.
Krasnodebski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krasnodebski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Krasnodebski.
Jenkins tries to stall but Krasnodebski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krasnodebski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Krasnodebski fails to land.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jenkins being controlled against the ropes.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krasnodebski is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Krasnodebski throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gotard Krasnodebski really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jenkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Krasnodebski is out of range.
Krasnodebski cracks Jenkins with a good jab.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krasnodebski moves away.
Jenkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krasnodebski takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski tries to work over Jenkins's front leg with a kick but Jenkins checks it.
Krasnodebski scoring well with a low kick there.
Krasnodebski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krasnodebski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krasnodebski tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Krasnodebski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krasnodebski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jenkins's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krasnodebski doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A clash of legs there as Krasnodebski blocks the low kick.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Krasnodebski is out of range.
Krasnodebski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jenkins's head backwards.
Krasnodebski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krasnodebski is looking to score with low kicks.
Krasnodebski moves forwards but Jenkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jenkins with a nice cross.
Jenkins tries to score with a low kick but Krasnodebski moves his leg out of the way.
Jenkins defending well as Krasnodebski loads up on a big left hand.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick as Jenkins jumps back.
Jenkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krasnodebski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krasnodebski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krasnodebski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick that Jenkins semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins jabs at Krasnodebski's body.
Krasnodebski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Krasnodebski has managed to clinch.
Jenkins trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Krasnodebski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krasnodebski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jenkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but Krasnodebski blocks it.
Krasnodebski is pushing Jenkins up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krasnodebski is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Krasnodebski.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Krasnodebski is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gotard Krasnodebski dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Krasnodebski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krasnodebski cracks Jenkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick but Jenkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Krasnodebski should have avoided that one.
Krasnodebski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Krasnodebski connects with a high kick.
Krasnodebski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick there by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Krasnodebski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krasnodebski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
A leg kick checked by Jenkins.
Krasnodebski misses with a body kick.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krasnodebski throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Krasnodebski.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krasnodebski connects with the punch.
Krasnodebski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a body shot.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krasnodebski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Julius Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krasnodebski lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krasnodebski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
Krasnodebski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krasnodebski's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Krasnodebski.
Jenkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jenkins scores with a nice head shot.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Krasnodebski is just out of range.
Krasnodebski checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a kick to the body
and Krasnodebski counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Krasnodebski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krasnodebski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krasnodebski lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the ropes and back into range.
Jenkins throws out a leg kick but Krasnodebski moves out of range and Jenkins only half commits.
Jenkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krasnodebski is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
Jenkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Krasnodebski off the ropes and back into range.
Jenkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krasnodebski is out of range.
Jenkins staying out of range there.
Krasnodebski slips a jab from Jenkins.
Krasnodebski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jenkins's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krasnodebski lands with a nice body punch.
Krasnodebski throws a good cross that connects.
Krasnodebski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jenkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Krasnodebski drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gotard Krasnodebski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krasnodebski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gotard Krasnodebski!
An out of breath Gotard Krasnodebski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.