PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erin Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erin Jenkins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jenkins
vs
Odinson

213 cm
22
278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erin Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thor Odinson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Odinson sprawls well.
Jenkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Odinson.
Odinson throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Odinson throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Odinson drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.

Jenkins jumps guard and drags Odinson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Odinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Odinson trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Odinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson stops Jenkins from standing up.
Odinson trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Odinson on the ground.
Odinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Odinson wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Odinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenkins's sensitive parts.
Thor Odinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Odinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Odinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odinson throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick from Odinson.
It looked like Jenkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Odinson has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Jenkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Odinson wants to stall.

Jenkins successfully pulls guard.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Odinson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Odinson from controlling successfully.

Odinson stands up from Jenkins's guard - Odinson perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but Odinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jenkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jenkins goes for a takedown attempt but Odinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins misses with a takedown
and Odinson counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erin Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins takes one to the chin there.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Odinson but Odinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Odinson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Odinson forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
Odinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jenkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Odinson prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Odinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Odinson tries for a takedown but Jenkins manages to get underhooks.

Odinson pulls guard successfully.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Odinson is keeping the position.
Odinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Odinson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Odinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jenkins works over Odinson with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins is really struggling to control Odinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jenkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Odinson tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Odinson to the ground. Odinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Odinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jenkins walks away with a smile on his face. Odinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Erin Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Odinson.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Odinson enables Jenkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Odinson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Odinson keeps moving.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jenkins postures up and lands a big shot to Odinson's brow.
Odinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins postures up in Odinson's guard and throws a big left but Odinson blocks it.
Odinson wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Odinson has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to stall.

Odinson breaks the clinch.
Odinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
Odinson unleashes a big counter combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Odinson has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Odinson avoiding damage as Jenkins throws knees to the body.
Odinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.

It looks like Erin Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins working Odinson over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Odinson missing with knees to the body.

Odinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinson connects with a high kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Odinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.

Odinson jumps into guard, dragging Jenkins to the mat.

Odinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.
Jenkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Odinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Odinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erin Jenkins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Jenkins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Odinson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jenkins to the mat. Jenkins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Odinson trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Odinson wants to stand but Jenkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Odinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jenkins pushes Odinson off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Thor Odinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odinson misses with a head kick.
Jenkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Odinson gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jenkins avoiding damage.
Jenkins working Odinson over with knees to the body.
Odinson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Odinson.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but Odinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jenkins drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Odinson breaks the clinch.

Odinson closes the distance and pushes Jenkins back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Odinson has him pressed against the cage.
Odinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jenkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins is pressed up against the cage. Odinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Erin Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Odinson moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odinson is trying to pull guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Erin Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Odinson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jenkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Jenkins drags the fight down to the ground.
Odinson wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins pulls Odinson in close to prevent any damage.
Odinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jenkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Odinson wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Odinson darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Thor Odinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins keeps control of Odinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jenkins jumps into guard, dragging Odinson to the mat.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Odinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Odinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Odinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Odinson!