PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Epp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jenkins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Islander. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jenkins
vs
Epp

182 cm
21
165 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

177 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clayton Epp!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Epp or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins which made him look bad.
Epp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Epp tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Epp to the ground. Epp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Epp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sparky Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Epp.

Jenkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epp is just riding it out for now. Jenkins eventually gives up the hold.

Jenkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Epp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epp is just riding it out for now. Jenkins eventually gives up the hold.

Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Epp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.

Jenkins is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins prevents Epp from improving his position.

Jenkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Epp wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.

Jenkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Epp sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Epp is looking to improve his position.

Jenkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Epp sees it coming and defends easily.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins passes to side control.

Jenkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four 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.
Jenkins working away.

Jenkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Jenkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Jenkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jenkins fails to land the takedown.
Epp misses with a takedown attempt

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jenkins seems to be looking for submissions.

Jenkins is working for a kimura but Epp is defending it quite comfortably.

Jenkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Epp sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jenkins is working for a kimura but Epp is defending it quite comfortably.
Epp 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.

Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Epp has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two 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.

Jenkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Epp sees it coming and defends easily.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Epp defends it well.

Jenkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Epp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins seems to be looking for submissions.

Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura but Epp is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Epp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jenkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Epp's guard.

Jenkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Jenkins drops back looking for a leg! Epp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Epp manages to kick Jenkins off! Jenkins jumps back into Epp's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Jenkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Epp is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Jenkins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Epp fails with the takedown

and Jenkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jenkins.

Jenkins drops back looking for a leg! Epp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Epp manages to kick Jenkins off! Jenkins jumps back into Epp's guard.

Jenkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jenkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jenkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Epp is pulling down on Jenkins's head to control his posture.

Jenkins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jenkins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Epp screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jenkins! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sparky Jenkins!