PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roderick Jenkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jobe Nkemakolam's chin.

Jenkins
vs
Nkemakolam

196 cm
31
240 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

193 cm
34
250 lbs
35 - 14 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roderick Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nkemakolam avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nkemakolam scores with a jab. Jenkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Nkemakolam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Nkemakolam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jenkins checks a low kick from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam throws a push kick but Jenkins slaps the foot to one side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nkemakolam has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jenkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nkemakolam moves out of range of the strikes.
Nkemakolam lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins defending well as Nkemakolam loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nkemakolam throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenkins counters with a good low kick that Nkemakolam was not able to check.
Jenkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nkemakolam misses with a straight right.
Both fighters circling a little - Jenkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Nkemakolam should have avoided that one.
Jenkins slips a jab from Nkemakolam.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Nkemakolam moves out of range.
Nkemakolam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jenkins on the side of the head.
Nkemakolam connects with a body shot that sends Jenkins's belly button to the back.
Jenkins 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jenkins, as that shot connected.
Nkemakolam checks a low kick from Jenkins.
Nkemakolam swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Nkemakolam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nkemakolam's head backwards.

Nkemakolam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jenkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jenkins is looking to reverse the position.
Nkemakolam throws a strike aimed at the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins avoids it well.
Nkemakolam misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nkemakolam trying to control the position but Jenkins is working away.
Nkemakolam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jenkins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nkemakolam cracks Jenkins with a big elbow.
Jenkins dodges the ground and pound from Nkemakolam.
Sloppy strikes there by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam is working Jenkins over with some ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Nkemakolam are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nkemakolam misses with the ground and pound.
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
Nkemakolam throwing strikes but Jenkins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jenkins tries to stand but Nkemakolam is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nkemakolam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jobe Nkemakolam dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nkemakolam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nkemakolam throws a lazy uppercut
and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Nkemakolam scores with a body shot.
Jenkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nkemakolam's head.
Nkemakolam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nkemakolam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jobe Nkemakolam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Nkemakolam checks it.
Nkemakolam throws a leg kick but Jenkins moved away.

Nkemakolam feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nkemakolam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nkemakolam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nkemakolam!
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Nkemakolam is holding on tight.
Jobe Nkemakolam has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.
Nkemakolam is working to get back to half guard.
Jenkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Nkemakolam tries to lock up and control but Jenkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam can't escape the position.
Jenkins tries to control but Nkemakolam wriggling away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nkemakolam regains half guard.

Jenkins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Roderick Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins lands with a cross.
Jobe Nkemakolam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nkemakolam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nkemakolam off to one side.
Nkemakolam swings widly with a right hand
and Nkemakolam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nkemakolam throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nkemakolam. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Nkemakolam avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Jenkins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jenkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nkemakolam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nkemakolam looks for the body kick but Jenkins saw that one coming.
Nkemakolam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Nkemakolam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily.
Nkemakolam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jenkins counters with an inside leg kick.
Nkemakolam throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Nkemakolam cracks Jenkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jenkins throws a wild body kick that Nkemakolam sees coming a mile off.
Nkemakolam lands with a nice body punch.
Jenkins lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nkemakolam lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nkemakolam misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Nkemakolam.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Nkemakolam moves out of range.
Jenkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jenkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nkemakolam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jenkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nkemakolam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jenkins.

Jenkins is rocked!
Nkemakolam lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nkemakolam shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed Nkemakolam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jenkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Nkemakolam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam misses with a looping left.
Nkemakolam throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nkemakolam looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nkemakolam fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jenkins checks it well.
Nkemakolam throws a leg kick but Jenkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nkemakolam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Jenkins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nkemakolam cracks Jenkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Nkemakolam is predictable there
and Jenkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Jenkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nkemakolam finds it's way round the side to connect with Jenkins's head.
Nkemakolam connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam misses with a hook
and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenkins works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Jenkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jenkins cracks Nkemakolam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nkemakolam looks to land a body kick but Jenkins moved away.
Jenkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nkemakolam.
Jenkins moves forwards but Nkemakolam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins tries to land a body kick

and Nkemakolam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jenkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Nkemakolam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nkemakolam throwing shots but Jenkins is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jobe Nkemakolam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nkemakolam 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jobe Nkemakolam!
A very excited looking Jobe Nkemakolam made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.