PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fenton Jenkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabree Lewis Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lewis Collins's choice of entrance music: Eminem-Lose Yourself. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jenkinson
vs
Lewis Collins

180 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

156 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fenton Jenkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jabree Lewis Collins!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewis Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Jenkinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lewis Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis Collins wants to clinch up but Jenkinson keeps it at a distance.
Jenkinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lewis Collins avoids it really well and circles away.
Lewis Collins is looking to clinch but Jenkinson is avoiding it.
Jenkinson is looking for a counter combo.
Lewis Collins leaves Jenkinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fenton Jenkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jenkinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jenkinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lewis Collins tries to clinch but Jenkinson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Jenkinson darts in and clinches Lewis Collins up against the cage.
Jenkinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lewis Collins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lewis Collins tries to circle away but Jenkinson has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jenkinson.
Lewis Collins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jenkinson after a bit of a struggle.
Lewis Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkinson prevents it.

Jenkinson gets control of Lewis Collins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jenkinson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lewis Collins with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jenkinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jenkinson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lewis Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lewis Collins postures up in Jenkinson's guard and throws a big left but Jenkinson blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Lewis Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkinson has wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lewis Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jenkinson's head.
Jenkinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis Collins is one step ahead there.
Lewis Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lewis Collins darts in and clinches Jenkinson up against the cage.
Jenkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lewis Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lewis Collins is trying to push Jenkinson away but Jenkinson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jenkinson wants a takedown.
Lewis Collins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lewis Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jenkinson breaks the clinch.
Lewis Collins tries to clinch there but Jenkinson circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jenkinson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenkinson.
Jenkinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis Collins.
Lewis Collins tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis Collins tries to clinch there but Jenkinson circles away.
Lewis Collins tries to clinch but Jenkinson moves out of range.
Jenkinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lewis Collins sprawls and moves away.
Jenkinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis Collins tries to clinch there but Jenkinson circles away.
Jenkinson attempts a counter takedown but Lewis Collins avoids it well and moves away.
Jenkinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lewis Collins defends it nicely.
Jenkinson sets himself, and Lewis Collins steps forward looking for the clinch! Jenkinson avoids it this time.
Lewis Collins wants to clinch but Jenkinson slips to the side
and Jenkinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lewis Collins wants to clinch.
Lewis Collins wants to clinch up but Jenkinson keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkinson is defended easily by Lewis Collins.
Lewis Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lewis Collins just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJenkinson.

Jenkinson has managed to clinch.
Lewis Collins wants to take the fight to the mat but Jenkinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lewis Collins has had enough of the clinch but Jenkinson keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkinson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Lewis Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis Collins tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis Collins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jenkinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lewis Collins tries to clinch there but Jenkinson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lewis Collins wants to clinch up but Jenkinson keeps it at a distance.
Jenkinson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fenton Jenkinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jenkinson drives through and clinches with Lewis Collins against the cage.
Jenkinson gets underhooks to prevent Lewis Collins's takedown attempt.
Lewis Collins is looking for a takedown.
Lewis Collins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jenkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fenton Jenkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabree Lewis Collins.
Jenkinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lewis Collins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lewis Collins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lewis Collins goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkinson digs a good body shot into Lewis Collins's ribs.
Lewis Collins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lewis Collins gets caught napping as Jenkinson dives in and scores a takedown. Lewis Collins manages to retain guard.
Jenkinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lewis Collins keeping full guard, as Jenkinson tries to pass.
Jenkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis Collins is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lewis Collins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Lewis Collins postures up.
Jenkinson striking off his back but it's not causing Lewis Collins any problems.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lewis Collins throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two 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.
Lewis Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Lewis Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jenkinson drives through and clinches with Lewis Collins against the cage.
Jenkinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jenkinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lewis Collins is defending well for now.
Lewis Collins is trying to force a seperation but Jenkinson has the dominant position.
Jenkinson gets underhooks to prevent Lewis Collins's takedown attempt.
Jenkinson jumps guard but Lewis Collins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jenkinson tries to circle away but Lewis Collins has him pinned against the cage.
Jenkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis Collins can do to turn this around?
Jenkinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewis Collins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jenkinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkinson keeps control of Lewis Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenkinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lewis Collins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lewis Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkinson prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis Collins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jenkinson after a bit of a struggle.
Lewis Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jenkinson has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jenkinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lewis Collins fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Jenkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis Collins, pushing him back against the cage.
Jenkinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lewis Collins.
Lewis Collins is trying to break the clinch but Jenkinson is controlling him.
Jenkinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Jenkinson.
Lewis Collins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jenkinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jenkinson.

Jenkinson jumps into guard, dragging Lewis Collins to the mat.
Lewis Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkinson has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jenkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jenkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis Collins is proving a slippery customer.
Lewis Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkinson, not yet.

Jenkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lewis Collins throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis Collins.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lewis Collins moves in looking to clinch but Jenkinson pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fenton Jenkinson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lewis Collins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jenkinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lewis Collins scrambles back to his feet.
Lewis Collins dodges the punch combination from Jenkinson.
Lewis Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jenkinson attempts a counter takedown but Lewis Collins avoids it well and moves away.
Lewis Collins moves in looking to clinch but Jenkinson pushes him off.
Lewis Collins tries to clinch but Jenkinson is having none of it.
Lewis Collins moves in looking to clinch but Jenkinson pushes him off.
Lewis Collins moves in looking to clinch but Jenkinson pushes him off.

Jenkinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lewis Collins prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkinson'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis Collins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenkinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fenton Jenkinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lewis Collins tries for a takedown but Jenkinson manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis Collins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jenkinson after a bit of a struggle.
Fenton Jenkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabree Lewis Collins.
Lewis Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkinson can't break the clinch.
Jenkinson keeps control of Lewis Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenkinson misses with an elbow strike.

Jenkinson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jenkinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lewis Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkinson has wrist control.
Lewis Collins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lewis Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jenkinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenkinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jenkinson tries to get out of the position.
Jenkinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lewis Collins moves out of range as Jenkinson throws a body kick.

Jenkinson drives through and clinches with Lewis Collins against the cage.
Lewis Collins working hard to break the clinch.

Lewis Collins has hold of one of Jenkinson's legs. Jenkinson is fighting the takedown attempt but Lewis Collins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lewis Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lewis Collins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lewis Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkinson wants to stand and escape but Lewis Collins is having none of it.
Lewis Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkinson.
Jenkinson trying to control the position.
Jenkinson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis Collins throwing strikes but missing.

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

Jenkinson pushes Lewis Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkinson tries to break the clinch but Lewis Collins is controlling the position.
Jenkinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenkinson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis Collins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jenkinson stops a takedown attempt from Lewis Collins.
Jenkinson tries to circle away but Lewis Collins has him pinned against the cage.
Jenkinson leaning against his opponent.
Lewis Collins tries to circle away but Jenkinson has him pinned against the cage.
Jenkinson gets underhooks to prevent Lewis Collins's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Jenkinson.

Jenkinson pulls guard successfully.

Jenkinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewis Collins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis Collins postures up.
Lewis Collins throwing strikes from guard but Jenkinson blocks nicely.

Jenkinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jenkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jenkinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jabree Lewis Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fenton Jenkinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewis Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis Collins is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fenton Jenkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jenkinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fenton Jenkinson!
Fenton Jenkinson thanked the fans post fight for their support.