PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vahe Ambarchyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ambarchyan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hollywood Undead - Undead. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ambarchyan
vs
Jenkins

187 cm
22
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahe Ambarchyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rusty Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Vahe Ambarchyan has been cut.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Ambarchyan with that takedown attempt.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ambarchyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Ambarchyan persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.

Ambarchyan clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Ambarchyan tries for a takedown but Jenkins manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vahe Ambarchyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins tries to break the clinch but Ambarchyan is controlling the position.
Ambarchyan effectively controlling the action here.
Jenkins is trying to break free.

Ambarchyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Ambarchyan as Jenkins shoots in.
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jenkins tries to clinch up

and Ambarchyan moves into the clinch.
Ambarchyan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ambarchyan has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Ambarchyan has him pressed against the cage.

Ambarchyan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ambarchyan manages to end up in side control.
Ambarchyan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ambarchyan decides to stand back up. Ambarchyan steps back and let's Jenkins get back to his feet.
Jenkins closes the distance but Ambarchyan moves to the side

and Ambarchyan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ambarchyan.

Ambarchyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ambarchyan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Ambarchyan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Jenkins rushes Ambarchyan and presses him up against the cage.
Ambarchyan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Ambarchyan has double underhooks.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Ambarchyan has double underhooks.
Jenkins wants to break free but Ambarchyan has control.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Ambarchyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Ambarchyan as Jenkins shoots in.
Ambarchyan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Ambarchyan backpedaling.
A right-left combo lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins cracks a nice hook into Ambarchyan's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ambarchyan closes the distance and clinches.

Jenkins has clasped his hands together around Ambarchyan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jenkins working the ground and pound from side control.
Jenkins controls the position.

Jenkins decides to stand back up.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Ambarchyan circles away easily

and Ambarchyan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ambarchyan.
A short uppercut from Jenkins.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Ambarchyan has double underhooks.
Ambarchyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ambarchyan has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ambarchyan has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jenkins.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jenkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jenkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ambarchyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambarchyan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but Ambarchyan keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins is looking to clinch but Ambarchyan is avoiding it.

Jenkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ambarchyan tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.

Ambarchyan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jenkins regains guard immediately.
Jenkins controlling Ambarchyan's posture.
Jenkins has a closed guard, preventing Ambarchyan from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambarchyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.
Jenkins stays in close to Ambarchyan's body and controls the position.
Jenkins connects with a couple of short punches.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Ambarchyan keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ambarchyan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jenkins tries to stand but Ambarchyan is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vahe Ambarchyan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ambarchyan jumps guard but Jenkins stands there with Ambarchyan around his waist. Ambarchyan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jenkins lands with a right to the head.
A knee to the head by Ambarchyan.
Ambarchyan scores a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jenkins lands a right hand.
Ambarchyan slowing the pace effectively.
Ambarchyan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ambarchyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Ambarchyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Ambarchyan pushes him off.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins is looking to clinch.

Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jenkins wants to stand up but Ambarchyan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambarchyan wants to get back to full guard.
Ambarchyan is working hard here to advance position.
Jenkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ambarchyan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ambarchyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins trying to control from half guard but Ambarchyan is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ambarchyan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vahe Ambarchyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Jenkins with that takedown attempt.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but Ambarchyan keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins lands a really nice looking cross but Ambarchyan seems unphased.
Ambarchyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jenkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Ambarchyan circles away.
Jenkins fails with the takedown.
Vahe Ambarchyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Jenkins.
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ambarchyan is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Ambarchyan circles away and we're back to standing.
Ambarchyan shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenkins.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ambarchyan.

Jenkins clinches up with Ambarchyan and pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins jumps guard but Ambarchyan stands there with Jenkins around his waist. Jenkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jenkins wants to break free but Ambarchyan has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ambarchyan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jenkins can't get the takedown.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Ambarchyan won't allow it.
Jenkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ambarchyan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Ambarchyan manages to get underhooks.

Ambarchyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ambarchyan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ambarchyan looks to clinch

and Jenkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Ambarchyan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ambarchyan is pushing Jenkins's head away, looking to escape. Jenkins manages to hold on to the position though.
Ambarchyan can't do much from the bottom here.
Ambarchyan is looking for a sweep.
Ambarchyan prevents Jenkins from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jenkins wants to control but Ambarchyan is keeping him busy.
Ambarchyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ambarchyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Ambarchyan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ambarchyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ambarchyan's waist but Ambarchyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jenkins.
Ambarchyan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ambarchyan as he jumps to the side.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Ambarchyan shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vahe Ambarchyan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ambarchyan tries to clinch up.
Ambarchyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins lands with a nice body punch.
Jenkins lands the left hand.

Ambarchyan clinches up against the cage.
Ambarchyan is looking to control Jenkins's arms but Jenkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ambarchyan has his back to the cage.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Ambarchyan has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Jenkins is working for takedown but Ambarchyan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jenkins goes for a takedown attempt but Ambarchyan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ambarchyan counters with a three punch combo that has Jenkins backing up. Jenkins nods at Ambarchyan to acknowledge the strikes.
Vahe Ambarchyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Jenkins.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ambarchyan.

Jenkins clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Ambarchyan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jenkins is trying to keep an underhook but Ambarchyan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambarchyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambarchyan is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambarchyan trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Ambarchyan controlling him for the moment.
Rusty Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ambarchyan wanted to stand there but Jenkins had control of the position.
Jenkins wants to stand but Ambarchyan is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Ambarchyan sprawls well.

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.

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

Ambarchyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Ambarchyan sprawls well. He's pushed Jenkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jenkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jenkins looks for a takedown but Ambarchyan sprawls well.
Jenkins misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Ambarchyan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jenkins trying to hold on to Ambarchyan's head to control him but Ambarchyan postures up.
Ambarchyan trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.

Ambarchyan decides to return to a standing position.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Ambarchyan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ambarchyan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ambarchyan avoids the head kick by Jenkins.

Ambarchyan rushes Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins looking for a takedown.
Jenkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Ambarchyan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ambarchyan scores a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ambarchyan wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Jenkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Ambarchyan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ambarchyan moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Jenkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ambarchyan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jenkins counters with a three punch combo that has Ambarchyan backing up. Ambarchyan nods at Jenkins to acknowledge the strikes.

Ambarchyan has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Ambarchyan keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenkins goes for a takedown attempt but Ambarchyan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Ambarchyan closes the distance and clinches.
Vahe Ambarchyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rusty Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ambarchyan throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vahe Ambarchyan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jenkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Jenkins!