PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Jenkins (ranked 5008 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xxx Xxx (ranked 6085 p4p, 0 weight class). Xxx Xxx has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jenkins
vs
Xxx

194 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xxx Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xxx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xxx appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xxx doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jenkins goes for a double leg but Xxx avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xxx continues to drive forward.
A nice side step and Xxx releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Xxx tries to sprawl out of it but Jenkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xxx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xxx appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xxx is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Xxx circles away and we're back to standing.
Xxx appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xxx but Xxx pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xxx let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jenkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xxx avoids it really well and circles away.
Xxx let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Xxx throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Xxx is in Jenkins's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jenkins holds on and takes a little breather.

Xxx decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jenkins, up you get!

Jenkins forces Xxx back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xxx is pressed up against the cage. Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Xxx down to the mat. Xxx avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Xxx steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xxx appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xxx pinned against the cage. Xxx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xxx as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xxx pinned against the cage. Xxx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Xxx tries for a takedown but Jenkins circles away easily

and Jenkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Jenkins manages to break the clinch.

Jenkins pushes Xxx up against the cage in a clinch.
Xxx tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins gets control of Xxx's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jenkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Xxx tries to stand but Jenkins is controlling from the bottom.
Jenkins looking to control but Xxx passes into half guard.
Jenkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jenkins tries to get out of the position.
Xxx with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xxx Xxx will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Xxx stuffs the takedown attempt from Jenkins. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.

Jenkins drives through and clinches with Xxx against the cage.

Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xxx pinned against the cage. Xxx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Xxx to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Xxx. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xxx looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sean Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jenkins. Xxx shrugs it off though.
Jenkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xxx sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xxx with the counter takedown but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Jenkins with a hook.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Xxx avoided it.

Xxx pushes Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Xxx is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xxx tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Xxx gets underhooks to prevent Jenkins's takedown attempt.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but Xxx has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins slows down the pace here.
Xxx can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Jenkins 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has Xxx pushed against the cage.
Xxx wants a takedown but no success here.
Xxx tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Xxx back against the cage.
Jenkins is trying to push Xxx away but Xxx has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xxx misses with a body punch.
Xxx gets underhooks to prevent Jenkins's takedown attempt.
A short right from Jenkins on the inside.

Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Xxx tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Xxx has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jenkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Xxx tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Xxx back against the cage.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xxx misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Xxx.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Xxx manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Xxx keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xxx Xxx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jenkins shoots and misses
and Xxx counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jenkins thinking.

Jenkins has closed the distance and engaged Xxx in a clinch.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Xxx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xxx can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jenkins.

Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xxx tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xxx has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Xxx.
Xxx works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Xxx takes a shot to the head.
Jenkins taking a breather.
Xxx misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Jenkins is working for takedown but Xxx is calmly controlling the position for now.
Xxx lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xxx tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Xxx back against the cage.
Sean Jenkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jenkins fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xxx just stands there and leans against the cage.
Xxx struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jenkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jenkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jenkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xxx tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xxx goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xxx looking for a takedown.
Jenkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Xxx shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Xxx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins wants a takedown.
Jenkins goes for a takedown attempt but Xxx pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Xxx.

Xxx stands up and beckons Jenkins to his feet.

Jenkins tries to sprawl but Xxx drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins tries to kick Xxx off in order to stand up. Xxx Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Xxx Xxx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xxx Xxx has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xxx remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sean Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Xxx decides to take the fight back to the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xxx Xxx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xxx 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xxx Xxx!