PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cj Lee (ranked 1622 p4p, 2221 weight class) and Samuel Jenkins (ranked 160 p4p, 214 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lee
vs
Jenkins

165 cm
21
145
6 - 1 - 0

165 cm
27
144
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cj Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee wants to slow Jenkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Jenkins swings widly with a right hand

and Lee counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Jenkins is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee passes into half guard.
Lee works his way into side control.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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.
A lull in the action here.
Jenkins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lee is controlling him well.
Jenkins is being controlled here.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee is thwarting Jenkins's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jenkins backs up against the cage.
Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jenkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee checks a low kick from Jenkins.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Jenkins avoids a kick to the body.
Jenkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Jenkins avoids it well and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!

Jenkins is rocked!

It looks like Samuel Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?

Jenkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Lee is controlling Jenkins's posture.
Jenkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cj Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Jenkins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lee lands with a nice combination. Jenkins backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Jenkins's defenses.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jenkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee not doing much here.
Jenkins trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Jenkins can't escape the position.

Lee stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jenkins throws a half hearted mid kick.

Jenkins feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jenkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Lee controlling from mount.
Jenkins tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling from mount.

Lee stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the body

and Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lee trying to control the position but Jenkins is working away.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins being controlled for a moment.
Jenkins prevents Lee from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jenkins for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cj Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Jenkins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Lee looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Lee.
Cj Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.

Lee shoots in and bounces Jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samuel Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Cj Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Jenkins tries to sprawl but Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Lee is looking for a kimura but Jenkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control from the bottom.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cj Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee avoids the attempt from Jenkins to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cj Lee clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Jenkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jenkins throws a head kick that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.

Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jenkins is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins won't allow Lee to pass to mount.

Lee postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jenkins to stand up.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Jenkins's head.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Jenkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Jenkins goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
A low kick from Jenkins misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jenkins misses with a leg kick

and Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Lee is dominant here and he's now got Jenkins's back!
Jenkins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lee working for the choke.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jenkins.

Lee is looking for the choke from the back position but Jenkins is controlling his hands well.
What can Jenkins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lee keeps control of the position as Jenkins tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee has good solid back control here.
Lee continues to stall.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.

Lee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cj Lee had his way with Samuel Jenkins in that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Jenkins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Jenkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!

Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jenkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins is striking from the bottom but Lee uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins manages to get to full guard.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins looking to control.

Jenkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Cj Lee is winning the standup battle so far.

Jenkins gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Jenkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jenkins is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Jenkins has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lee stands and steps away. Jenkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Lee shoots in and bounces Jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cj Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Cj Lee!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Cj Lee!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Cj Lee!

Cj Lee wins by unanimous decision!
Cj Lee retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Cj Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.