PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob MCBobington (ranked 4654 p4p, 4840 weight class) and JR Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 148 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.

MCBobington
vs
Jenkins

150 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob MCBobington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JR Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MCBobington misses with a takedown

and Jenkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but MCBobington manages to get underhooks.
Jenkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MCBobington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MCBobington wants a takedown but no success here.
Jenkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bob MCBobington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JR Jenkins.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MCBobington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

MCBobington decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MCBobington keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MCBobington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MCBobington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MCBobington tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but MCBobington keeps moving.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

MCBobington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MCBobington is controlling Jenkins's posture.
MCBobington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MCBobington pulls Jenkins in to control the position.
Jenkins lands a couple of digs.

MCBobington 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.
Jenkins throws a strike but MCBobington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but MCBobington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jenkins slips a nice elbow through MCBobington's hands, connecting with MCBobington's forehead.
Jenkins looks to land a strike but MCBobington avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jenkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but MCBobington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MCBobington haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jenkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins chips away with some ground and pound.
MCBobington throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but MCBobington keeps moving.
MCBobington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MCBobington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MCBobington keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
MCBobington wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.
Jenkins trying to control but MCBobington is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

MCBobington tries to sprawl but Jenkins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
MCBobington is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MCBobington avoid being mounted?
Jenkins controlling the action here.
Jenkins is keen to just control but MCBobington is a slippery customer.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but MCBobington dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins is keen to just control but MCBobington is a slippery customer.
MCBobington has hold of Jenkins's hands but Jenkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

JR Jenkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

MCBobington throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Jenkins cracks a nice hook into MCBobington's ribs.
Bob MCBobington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jenkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MCBobington wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenkins wants to take the fight to the mat but MCBobington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jenkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MCBobington fights it off and pushes away nicely.

MCBobington dives in and scores a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins is wriggling around but MCBobington manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jenkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MCBobington scores with a couple of nice shots.
MCBobington trying to control from half guard but Jenkins is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MCBobington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MCBobington is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jenkins tries to roll over but MCBobington keeps him under control.
MCBobington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like MCBobington is going to stand back up.
Jenkins wants to control but MCBobington is keeping busy.

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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bob MCBobington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MCBobington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jenkins is looking to escape.
MCBobington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
JR Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MCBobington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jenkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MCBobington is trying to stand back up but Jenkins is controlling him
Jenkins thows a huge punch but MCBobington dodges it nicely.
MCBobington keeping hold of Jenkins's head, controlling as best he can.
Jenkins is nestled in close to MCBobington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
MCBobington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MCBobington trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but MCBobington dodges it nicely.
MCBobington manages to get to full guard.
Jenkins advances position into side control!
MCBobington is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
Jenkins grinds an elbow into MCBobington's temple.
MCBobington is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Check out the look on Jenkins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but JR Jenkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jenkins fails to land the takedown.

MCBobington drives through with a takedown into Jenkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
MCBobington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MCBobington prevents Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins is pulling down on MCBobington's head. It's preventing any offense from MCBobington, at least for the moment.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MCBobington would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jenkins is trying to keep MCBobington in close.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but MCBobington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MCBobington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MCBobington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jenkins is proving hard to escape from.
MCBobington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

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

Jenkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MCBobington's guard.

MCBobington is looking for a triangle but Jenkins pushes his legs off easily.
MCBobington wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
MCBobington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard.

Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MCBobington tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.

Jenkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MCBobington is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
MCBobington 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.
MCBobington trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
MCBobington sitting in guard here, content to control.

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.
Jenkins wants to stand up but MCBobington is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
JR Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MCBobington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenkins sprawls well. Jenkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MCBobington gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob MCBobington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MCBobington shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob MCBobington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jenkins 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JR Jenkins!
A very excited looking JR Jenkins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.