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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Kelstral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Jenkins (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.
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26
214 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
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193 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoine Kelstral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonard Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelstral throws the left hand but Jenkins avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kelstral is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Kelstral.
Jenkins jabs Kelstral right on the nose. Kelstral blinks but takes it well.
Antoine Kelstral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelstral missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelstral misses with a straight right.
Kelstral throws a lazy uppercut
and Jenkins counters with a single leg into guard. Kelstral didn't expect that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jenkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Kelstral blocks nicely.
Kelstral is looking to stand up but Jenkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Jenkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jenkins trying to control but Kelstral is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins won't allow Kelstral to get back to his feet.
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenkins is working Kelstral over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jenkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kelstral on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kelstral tries to get out of the position.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kelstral knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenkins on the ground.
Jenkins postures up in Kelstral's guard and throws a big left but Kelstral blocks it.
Jenkins forces his way into half guard.
Kelstral is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jenkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jenkins controlling the action here.
Jenkins wants to pass to mount but Kelstral is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control the action but Kelstral is working from the bottom.
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jenkins connects with a nice short shot to Kelstral's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jenkins connects with a nice short shot to Kelstral's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelstral is staying active underneath Jenkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Jenkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kelstral with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Kelstral fights it but they end up in guard.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kelstral avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jenkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kelstral is looking to stand up but Jenkins isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelstral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kelstral is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jenkins throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins advances to half guard.
Kelstral wants to get back to his feet.
Jenkins winds up and cracks Kelstral with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Kelstral is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control but Kelstral is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jenkins connects with a nice short shot to Kelstral's temple.
Kelstral on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kelstral on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jenkins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kelstral!
Jenkins landing punches.
Kelstral is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jenkins lands a big elbow - Kelstral is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kelstral is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Leonard Jenkins!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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