PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Jenkins (ranked 5248 p4p, 4647 weight class) and James Dea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jenkins
vs
Dea

192 cm
21
164
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
140
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 Montreal, Richard Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Dea!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dea dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins throws a front kick that sends Dea stumbling back into the cage.
Dea looks to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Dea shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dea shoots in but no luck this time.
And Jenkins counters with a quick kick to the body but Dea blocks it.
Richard Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Dea.

Jenkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dea wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
Dea is staying active underneath Jenkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins passes to side control.
Dea taking a bit of punishment here - Jenkins scoring with strikes.
Dea avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jenkins.
Dea is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jenkins has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dea is trying to control Jenkins's posture but Jenkins avoids it.
Jenkins misses with the ground and pound.
Dea prevents Jenkins from moving into mount.
Jenkins wants to control but Dea is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dea manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Jenkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jenkins gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dea leaves Jenkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jenkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Dea on that attempt.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dea stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenkins.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dea circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dea as he avoids it easily.
Dea misses with a takedown attempt - Jenkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dea dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dea shoots in but no luck this time.
As Dea looks to move away, Jenkins throws a big counter combo but Dea just gets out of the way.
Jenkins tries to clinch up but Dea circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Dea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dea clinches with his opponent.
Dea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Dea successfully pulls guard.
Jenkins trying to control but Dea is working from the bottom.

Jenkins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dea is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dea has escaped and now he's on top!

Dea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Jenkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dea gets a clinch.
Dea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jenkins.

Jenkins drags the fight down to the ground.
Dea is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.
Dea sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dea passes Jenkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dea in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Dea has control of the leg.

Dea gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dea fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Dea on that attempt.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Richard Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jenkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jenkins prevents Dea from improving his position.
Dea manages to get to full guard.

Dea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dea is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dea is retaining full guard.
Jenkins throws a strike but Dea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Dea 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.
Jenkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dea on the ground.

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.

Dea drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jenkins dives on top into guard.

Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins stops Dea from standing up.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Jenkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Dea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Jenkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dea manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Dea is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jenkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Dea is stalling here.
Jenkins fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dea stops a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dea pulls Jenkins into guard.
Dea keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dea wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Dea keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dea has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jenkins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Jenkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Dea manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to clinch up but Dea circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dea.
Jenkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dea avoids it really well and circles away.

Jenkins pushes Dea up against the cage in a clinch.

Dea successfully pulls guard.

Dea manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dea misses with a punch to the body.
Dea will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins is stalling here.
Jenkins tries to break free but Dea pushes him back against the cage.

Dea manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jenkins trying to control but Dea is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.

Dea has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jenkins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dea darts in looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets double underhooks and turns Dea into the cage.
Dea takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Dea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jenkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dea shoots in for a double leg but Jenkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jenkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dea will feel that in the morning.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dea throws out a counter right but Jenkins avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Dea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jenkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for James Dea!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for James Dea!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for James Dea!

James Dea wins by unanimous decision!