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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Subban (ranked 5662 p4p, 3644 weight class) and Anthony Jenkins (ranked 510 p4p, 396 weight class). TJ Subban could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Jenkins's chin.
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200 cm 18 270 2 - 0 - 0 |
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203 cm 23 245 2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling Brawler Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt Solid Muay Thai Likes musicals |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Subban! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Jenkins! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Subban shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenkins sprawls well. Jenkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Subban gets slowly back to his feet. Jenkins closes the distance and clinches. A short left from Jenkins. Subban tries for a takedown. No joy.
Subban tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Subban. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jenkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Subban has clasped his hands together around Jenkins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Subban tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Jenkins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Subban gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Jenkins counters with a one-two to the body. Subban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Subban tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Subban wants to take the fight to the mat but Jenkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Subban has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jenkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Subban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenkins gets in close and instigates a clinch. Jenkins lands an uppercut. Subban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Subban. Jenkins rushes Subban and presses him up against the cage. Jenkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Subban wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jenkins stops a takedown attempt from Subban.
Jenkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Subban seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jenkins can turn it around. Jenkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Subban is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jenkins is defending well. Subban is breathing heavily. Subban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jenkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Subban looking for a takedown. Subban goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins clinches up against the cage. Subban tries for a takedown. No joy.
Subban drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Subban in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jenkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Still in the clinch, Jenkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Subban is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jenkins is defending well. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Jenkins gets underhooks to prevent Subban's takedown attempt.
Subban tries for a takedown but Jenkins manages to get underhooks.
Jenkins gets underhooks to prevent Subban's takedown attempt.
Jenkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Subban's face.
Jenkins trying to stall but Subban improves his position.
Jenkins tries to stall but Subban uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jenkins is defending well against a takedown attempt. Jenkins lands a nice shot to the body. Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head. Subban looking for a takedown. Subban turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Jenkins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jenkins takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Jenkins scores with a nice short uppercut. Jenkins connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like TJ Subban has been cut. Subban is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jenkins pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jenkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Jenkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Subban.
Jenkins is pressed up against the cage. Subban has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jenkins closes the distance and clinches. Subban drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jenkins dominated that round. The cut man is working on TJ Subban's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jenkins takes the fight into the clinch. Anthony Jenkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Subban tries for a takedown but Jenkins manages to get underhooks.
Subban tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Subban is trying to drag Jenkins to the mat but Jenkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Subban. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jenkins pushes Subban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Subban can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Subban goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
Nice body punch from Jenkins - that landed with a thud.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jenkins. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Subban is looking for a takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jenkins lands a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Subban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Subban is defended easily by Jenkins. Jenkins clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Subban backwards. A short right from Jenkins. Subban is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jenkins pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jenkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Subban in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Nice body punch from Jenkins. Jenkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins stalling in the clinch but Subban improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Subban's face.
Jenkins taking a breather. Nice body punch from Jenkins - that landed with a thud.
Jenkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Subban backwards. Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jenkins lands an elbow that stopped Subban in his tracks for a moment. Jenkins lands a body punch. Subban tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jenkins stops a takedown attempt from Subban.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head.
Jenkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenkins working Subban over with knees to the body. Jenkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Subban lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A right hook to the body lands for Jenkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jenkins is defending well against a takedown attempt. Jenkins has Subban pushed against the cage. Subban goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Subban has Jenkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jenkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Subban is trying to drag Jenkins to the mat but Jenkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Nice body punch from Jenkins. Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Subban tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenkins gets underhooks to prevent Subban's takedown attempt.
Subban is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jenkins pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jenkins is leaning against Subban and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Subban has Jenkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jenkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jenkins has Subban pushed against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jenkins obliges. Subban takes an elbow to the temple. Subban goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
Jenkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Subban lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Subban tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jenkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Jenkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on TJ Subban's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Subban tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Subban has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jenkins after a bit of a struggle. Jenkins lands an elbow just above Subban 's eye. Subban wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Subban. That's going to take a lot out of him. Subban wants a takedown.
Jenkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jenkins scores with a hook to the body. Subban tries for a takedown but Jenkins manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jenkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Subban backwards. Subban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jenkins forces Subban back against the cage and clinches. Jenkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins lands a nice elbow. Jenkins scores with a shot to the side of Subban's head. Jenkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Jenkins is pressed up against the cage. Subban has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Subban. Jenkins lands a body shot. Jenkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Jenkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Jenkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Subban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anthony Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Subban can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Subban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jenkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Subban's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Subban is trying to drag Jenkins to the mat but Jenkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jenkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Subban goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Subban tries to keep at a distance but Jenkins has taken the fight into the clinch. Subban goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Subban. Jenkins taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Subban goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
Jenkins is defending well against a takedown attempt. Subban goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Subban swivels and escapes. Jenkins has closed the distance and engaged Subban in a clinch.
Jenkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Subban. Jenkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Subban is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jenkins is defending well. Subban wants a takedown.
Jenkins pushes Subban back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Subban drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Subban is working for takedown but Jenkins is calmly controlling the position for now. A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins. Jenkins has Subban pushed against the cage. Jenkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Subban or not. Subban drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Subban is trying to drag Jenkins to the mat but Jenkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jenkins is defending well against a takedown attempt. TJ Subban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Anthony Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jenkins digs a right hand into Subban's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Subban's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight! Anthony Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jenkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Jenkins!
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energy
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