PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rosco Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jenkins
vs
Thompson

170 cm
23
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Crippler's Corner

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rosco Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Thompson shoots in and bounces Jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jenkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thompson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jenkins Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thompson's back instead.
Jenkins keeps control of the position easily here as Thompson tries to buck him off.

Jenkins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thompson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jenkins avoiding Thompson 's attempts to control his hands.
Thompson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jenkins's guard. Nice work there by Thompson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.

Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jenkins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Thompson has passed into side control.
Jenkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenkins is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jenkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Jenkins is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson stands and throws Jenkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jenkins tries to bench press Thompson off him but Thompson keeps the position.
Jenkins manages to get back to half guard.

Thompson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jenkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Jenkins trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.

Jenkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Jenkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back!
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thompson is defending well though. Jenkins let's go of the attempt for now.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins avoiding Thompson 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jenkins tightening his grip on Thompson, looking for the choke.
Jenkins wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jenkins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thompson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thompson for a finish.
I really don't envy Thompson right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Thompson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thompson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Jenkins seems to be looking for submissions.

Jenkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Thompson gets full guard.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosco Jenkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Thompson is desperately trying to improve his position but Jenkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Thompson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Jenkins has control of the leg.
Jenkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jenkins not doing much here.

Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.

Jenkins is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Jenkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Thompson is pushing down on Jenkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jenkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Thompson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenkins gets full guard.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thompson won't be happy with that.

Jenkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
Jenkins trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.

Jenkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.

Jenkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosco Jenkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson clinches but Jenkins breaks the clinch

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jenkins trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Jenkins passes into half guard.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Jenkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Thompson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jenkins pushes down on Thompson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.

That's two 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 looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Thompson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jenkins is working away from the top position though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Rosco Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt

and Jenkins counters with a takedown into side control.
Thompson is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thompson being controlled for a moment.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there.
John Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Thompson's shoulder. That is not cool.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rosco Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jenkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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