PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sklyar comes into the arena with Scarface - No Tears blaring out of the sound system. Jenkins has chosen Mary Jane as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sklyar
vs
Jenkins

160 cm
34
140 lbs
38 - 10 - 1

170 cm
35
143 lbs
26 - 22 - 0

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Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sergiy Sklyar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thurgood Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jenkins 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.
Sklyar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Sklyar.
Sklyar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sklyar defends it well.
Sklyar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jenkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jenkins with the counter takedown but Sklyar avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Sklyar. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.
Sklyar lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into range.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Sklyar moved away.
Jenkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sklyar is out of range and Jenkins settles back down.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Sklyar moved out of range nicely.
Sklyar moves out of range of the body kick.
Sklyar misses with a body shot
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins lands a nice hook to Sklyar's body. Sklyar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sklyar lands with a cross.
Sklyar stuffs the takedown.
Sklyar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jenkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sklyar tries to clinch up.

Jenkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins trying to mount his opponent but Sklyar defends it.
Sklyar is trying to control but can't.

Jenkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sklyar sees it coming and defends easily.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Sklyar is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenkins stalling away here and it's allowed Sklyar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Sklyar looking to control.
Sklyar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sklyar is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sklyar's guard.
Sklyar won't allow Jenkins to pass to mount.

Jenkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura here.
Sklyar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sklyar wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.

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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Sklyar sprawls well. He's pushed Jenkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sergiy Sklyar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thurgood Jenkins.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sklyar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sklyar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sklyar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sklyar as he jumps to the side.
Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sklyar. Sklyar obviously looking to wear him down.
Sklyar misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sklyar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Jenkins there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sklyar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklyar is just out of range.
Sklyar is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Jenkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sklyar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sklyar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Sklyar avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Sklyar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sklyar scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklyar scores with a nice right hand.

Jenkins shoots in and bounces Sklyar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sklyar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sklyar is working hard here to advance position.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Sklyar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jenkins trying to control the position but Sklyar is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jenkins misses with the ground and pound.
Sklyar tries to bench press Jenkins off him but Jenkins keeps the position.
Sklyar prevents Jenkins from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Sklyar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sklyar stops Jenkins from passing to mount.
Jenkins scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sklyar sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Sklyar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jenkins prevents Sklyar from improving his position.
Jenkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sklyar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jenkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sklyar!
Sklyar is trying to escape the mount.

Jenkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.

Jenkins goes for an armbar but Sklyar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sklyar.

Jenkins looking for a guillotine here but Sklyar defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sklyar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergiy Sklyar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sklyar with a jab.
Jenkins lands a jab to the nose.
Sergiy Sklyar is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Sklyar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins looking to control.
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.
Sklyar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.

Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sklyar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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 wants to control but Sklyar passes easily into half guard.
Sklyar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Sklyar.
Jenkins is trying to control but can't.
Sklyar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sklyar trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Sklyar controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jenkins is looking for a triangle but Sklyar pushes his legs off easily.
Sklyar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
Thurgood Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sklyar is working away from the top position though.
Jenkins tries to roll over but Sklyar keeps him under control.
Sklyar trying to control from half guard but Jenkins is working away.
Sklyar slips a nice elbow through Jenkins's hands, connecting with Jenkins's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to maintain the position but Sklyar is very close to passing his half guard.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sklyar throws a strike but Jenkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Sklyar controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Sklyar trying to control the position here.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Sklyar keeps moving.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Sklyar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sklyar throws a push kick but Jenkins slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sklyar.

Sklyar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jenkins is staying active underneath Sklyar, 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.

Sergiy Sklyar clearly takes that round.
That's time! Sklyar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jenkins lands a head kick!
Sklyar is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sklyar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Sklyar clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sklyar.
Sklyar lands a shot to the body.
Jenkins tries a body shot but Sklyar blocks it.
Jenkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Sklyar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklyar throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Sklyar works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Sklyar scores with a shoulder strike.

Jenkins is rocked!
Sklyar throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Sklyar finish him?
Sklyar lands a body punch.
Jenkins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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!
Sklyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sklyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sklyar swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklyar misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Sklyar.
Jenkins is working for takedown but Sklyar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sklyar misses with some punches.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklyar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklyar throws a head punch that misses.
Sklyar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sklyar throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Sklyar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklyar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sklyar misses with some punches.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Sklyar is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jenkins lands a right hand.

Jenkins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jenkins manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklyar defending against the ground and pound.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Sklyar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sklyar is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar is trying to control Jenkins's posture but Jenkins avoids it.
Sklyar tries to buck Jenkins off but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sklyar!
Jenkins controlling the pace for now.
Jenkins raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jenkins seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sklyar is holding on tight.
Jenkins with shots to the head and body - Sklyar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jenkins scoring with strikes but Sklyar is staying in there.

Jenkins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sklyar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sklyar shrugs it off.
Jenkins avoids the attempt from Sklyar to control.
Jenkins lands a big shot there that rocks Sklyar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sklyar tries to hold on but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins is landing with some decent strikes but Sklyar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jenkins looking to ground and pound but Sklyar is blocking nicely.
Jenkins controlling from mount.
Jenkins is looking to work his way around to Sklyar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sklyar is desperately trying to improve his position but Jenkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Jenkins lands a couple of good shots and Sklyar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jenkins gets a takedown into half guard.

Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sklyar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jenkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sklyar defending well though.

Jenkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sklyar is just riding it out for now. Jenkins eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sklyar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sklyar trying to hold on to Jenkins's head to control him but Jenkins postures up.
Sklyar gets full guard.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Sklyar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sklyar lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar lands with a punch from half guard.
Sklyar winds up and cracks Jenkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sklyar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Sklyar is controlling well.
Sklyar trying to mount his opponent but Jenkins defends it.
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. Sklyar connects with a nice short shot to Jenkins's temple.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep. Sklyar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar lands a couple of digs.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sklyar.
Sklyar loads up on a big left hand. Jenkins felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sklyar looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jenkins can't hide his disappointment, as Sklyar celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergiy Sklyar!
Sergiy Sklyar thanked the fans post fight for their support.