PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor Jenkins (ranked 4745 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolli Lawrence (ranked 4778 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Connor Jenkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jenkins
vs
Lawrence

174 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent knees
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rolli Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jenkins darts in and clinches Lawrence up against the cage.
Come on Lawrence - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lawrence landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jenkins is trying to push Lawrence away but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lawrence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lawrence lands a knee to the head.
Lawrence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lawrence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Lawrence keeps control of Jenkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lawrence landing knees to the body.
Lawrence landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lawrence lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawrence obliges.
Lawrence lands a knee to the body.
Lawrence slowing the pace effectively.
Lawrence landing knees to the head.
Lawrence lands a good knee to the midsection. Jenkins won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lawrence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lawrence scores with a knee to the head.
Lawrence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lawrence.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawrence obliges.
Lawrence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lawrence crunches a lovely knee into Jenkins's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Lawrence.
Lawrence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence lands a knee to the body.
Lawrence landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lawrence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lawrence.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Lawrence.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawrence obliges.
Lawrence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stalling in the clinch from Lawrence.
Lawrence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lawrence landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jenkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lawrence with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawrence obliges.
Lawrence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lawrence taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lawrence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lawrence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lawrence scores a nice knee to the body.
Lawrence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lawrence working Jenkins over with knees to the body.
Lawrence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lawrence lands a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lawrence.
Jenkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawrence gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lawrence lands a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lawrence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lawrence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence connects with a knee to the head.
Lawrence has Jenkins pressed against the cage.
Lawrence landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawrence obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Lawrence.
Lawrence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolli Lawrence dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jenkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawrence can pounce on him.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick

and Lawrence holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawrence has double underhooks.
Lawrence connects with a knee to the head.
Lawrence lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Lawrence.
Jenkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawrence pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rolli Lawrence seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lawrence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lawrence with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence landing knees to the body.
Jenkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lawrence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lawrence is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lawrence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lawrence leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lawrence lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lawrence lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lawrence landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Lawrence.
Lawrence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lawrence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lawrence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jenkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lawrence lands a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Lawrence keeps him there for the moment.
Lawrence gets underhooks to prevent Jenkins's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but Lawrence has the dominant position.
Lawrence has Jenkins pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence crunches a lovely knee into Jenkins's ribcage.
Lawrence crunches a lovely knee into Jenkins's ribcage.
Lawrence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lawrence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lawrence scores a nice knee to the body.
Lawrence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lawrence stalling.
Lawrence prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Lawrence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawrence.
Lawrence unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jenkins fails to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jenkins managing to block the knees to the body from Lawrence.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawrence to keep the fight standing.
Lawrence working Jenkins over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawrence.
Lawrence scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lawrence landing knees to the body.
Lawrence lands a knee to the body.
Lawrence scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolli Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lawrence blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Lawrence is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lawrence moves into the clinch.
Lawrence slows down the pace here.
Jenkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lawrence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawrence.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawrence.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawrence.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawrence.
Lawrence leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lawrence connects with a knee to the head.
Lawrence landing knees to the body.
Lawrence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lawrence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lawrence with a knee to the head.
Jenkins taking a breather.
Lawrence dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lawrence landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lawrence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence landing knees to the head.
Lawrence landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lawrence lands a good knee to the midsection. Jenkins won't want to take too many of those.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawrence to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence with a knee to the head.
Lawrence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lawrence.
Lawrence connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jenkins's face.
Lawrence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Lawrence has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lawrence with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lawrence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jenkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lawrence.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Lawrence has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lawrence has Jenkins pressed against the cage.
Lawrence crunches a lovely knee into Jenkins's ribcage.
Lawrence landing knees to the body.
Lawrence crunches a lovely knee into Jenkins's ribcage.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawrence landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawrence.
Lawrence working Jenkins over with knees to the body.
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!
Lawrence scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Lawrence to work.
Lawrence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jenkins letting Lawrence take a breather here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawrence.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolli Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawrence 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Rolli Lawrence!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Rolli Lawrence!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Rolli Lawrence!

Rolli Lawrence wins by unanimous decision!