PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Edwards (ranked 5583 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Jenkins (ranked 4332 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Edwards
vs
Jenkins

197 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roy Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Connor Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jenkins.
Edwards bucks up and tries to throw Jenkins off but instead Jenkins has got his back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards staying busy and making it hard for Jenkins to control.
Jenkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Edwards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jenkins missing with punches from the back.

Edwards defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins trying to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet but Jenkins has full control of the position and if anything, Edwards has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Edwards staying busy and making it hard for Jenkins to control.
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet but Jenkins has full control of the position and if anything, Edwards has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Well, with Jenkins on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Edwards is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Jenkins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Jenkins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Edwards tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Jenkins sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Edwards to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Connor Jenkins!