PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sally Jenkins (ranked 5165 p4p, 4950 weight class) and Aum Munga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sally Jenkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jenkins
vs
Munga

225 cm
20
130
1 - 0 - 0

155 cm
16
130
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 London, Sally Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aum Munga!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jenkins pushes Munga up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Munga scores with a shoulder strike.
Munga should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munga.
Jenkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Munga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Munga swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Munga misses with a hook from the clinch.

Jenkins gets control of Munga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jenkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jenkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Munga keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munga has control of Jenkins's left arm, preventing Jenkins from doing any damage.
Munga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Munga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munga keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Munga.
Munga pulls Jenkins in to control the position.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Munga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.

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.
Munga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Munga looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jenkins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jenkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jenkins trying to control from half guard but Munga is working away.
Munga trying to control from the bottom.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munga keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munga is trying is best to control the position here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munga defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sally Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munga defends it nicely.
Munga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Munga pinned against the cage. Munga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jenkins backing away here, and Munga unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Munga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Aum Munga has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Munga.
Munga wants to counter the offense by Jenkins and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aum Munga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jenkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Munga works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Munga.
Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Munga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sally Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aum Munga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A nice inside leg kick there by Munga. That's going to slow Jenkins down.
Munga throws a solid leg kick but Jenkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munga.
Jenkins has his takedown stuffed

and Munga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munga throws a head punch that misses.
Munga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munga.
A left hand lands to the body for Munga.
Munga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Munga has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Munga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aum Munga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Munga.
Munga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but Munga won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sally Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jenkins or not.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins is looking to control Munga's arms but Munga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Munga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munga.
Munga tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Munga lands a left hand.
Jenkins jumps guard but Munga stands there with Jenkins around his waist. Jenkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but Munga has him pressed against the cage.

Jenkins pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munga manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Jenkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Munga keeps moving.
Munga wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Munga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Munga.

That's four 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.
Munga is pulling down on Jenkins's head to control his posture.
Jenkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jenkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jenkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jenkins shoots in for a double leg but Munga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jenkins throws out a leg kick but Munga moves out of range and Jenkins only half commits.
Munga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jenkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Munga counters by moving into the clinch.
Jenkins wants to break free but Munga has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A slapping leg kick lands for Munga.
Munga throws a front kick aimed at Jenkins's knee but Jenkins avoids it well.
Sally Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins goes for a double leg but Munga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Munga continues to drive forward.
Munga wants to counter the offense by Jenkins and move into the clinch position.
Jenkins with a poor takedown

and Munga moves into the clinch.
Munga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munga misses with the head strike.
Jenkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Munga avoids the damage to the body.
Munga stops a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sally Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munga gets through Jenkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Munga has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Munga lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Jenkins is rocked!
Munga has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munga blocks an elbow strike from Jenkins.
A nice left hand lands by Munga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munga.
Munga swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munga prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Munga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munga lands with a short shot to the head.
Jenkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch on the inside from Munga fails to land.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Munga manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munga.
Munga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Munga digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.

Jenkins pulls guard successfully.
Munga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munga wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.

Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Munga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Munga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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.
Munga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Munga postures up.
Munga controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jenkins fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Munga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jenkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Munga shows good takedown defense.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Munga circles away easily
and Munga counters with a good low kick that Jenkins was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Jenkins misses

and Munga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munga.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Munga swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munga.
Munga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munga working aggressively here.
Munga misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aum Munga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munga 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aum Munga!