PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sven veenendaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy Jenkins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jenkins
vs
veenendaal

190 cm
18
219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leeroy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, sven veenendaal!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

veenendaal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jenkins did well to prevent veenendaal getting side control.
Jenkins has a hand on veenendaal's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. veenendaal takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jenkins is squirming around, avoiding veenendaal's attempts to control the action.
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.
Jenkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jenkins is working to get back to half guard.
veenendaal controlling the position easily from mount.
Jenkins wants to control but veenendaal is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
veenendaal is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Jenkins manages to get to full guard.

Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. veenendaal defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
veenendaal trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is trying to keep veenendaal in close.

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.
veenendaal wants to stand but Jenkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.
Jenkins trying to control but veenendaal is working from the bottom.

Jenkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Jenkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but veenendaal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jenkins has veenendaal in his guard.
veenendaal wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jenkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. veenendaal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. veenendaal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins trying to control the action but veenendaal is working from the bottom.
Jenkins staying calm.

Jenkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jenkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
veenendaal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
veenendaal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Jenkins is working for a submission of some sort.
veenendaal is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leeroy Jenkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

veenendaal wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
veenendaal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jenkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from veenendaal.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but veenendaal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
veenendaal throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
veenendaal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jenkins.
veenendaal tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
veenendaal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jenkins's head.
A head kick misses from veenendaal.
veenendaal tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts veenendaal as he jumps to the side.
Jenkins shoots for a double leg takedown but veenendaal sprawls well. He's pushed Jenkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leeroy Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
veenendaal fails with an attempt to clinch.

veenendaal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

veenendaal breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins shoots for a double leg takedown but veenendaal sprawls well. He's pushed Jenkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
veenendaal misses with a head kick.
Jenkins fails to land the takedown.

Jenkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jenkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
veenendaal wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
veenendaal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenkins is controlling him.
Jenkins 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
veenendaal wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but veenendaal is retaining full guard.
Jenkins won't allow veenendaal to get back to his feet.
Jenkins trying to control but veenendaal is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
veenendaal tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
veenendaal scores with a head kick.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. veenendaal tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag veenendaal to the ground. veenendaal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
veenendaal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
veenendaal stuffs the takedown attempt from Jenkins. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
veenendaal throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. veenendaal was covering up waiting for the punch and Jenkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
veenendaal looking for a sweep. Not yet veenendaal, not yet.
Jenkins trying to control but veenendaal is working from the bottom.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
veenendaal keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jenkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Jenkins swings around for an armbar but veenendaal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jenkins's guard.

Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but veenendaal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
veenendaal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
veenendaal content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins is trying to keep veenendaal in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but sven veenendaal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

veenendaal lands with a shot to the body.
veenendaal misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from veenendaal. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.

veenendaal gets caught flat footed, as Jenkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
veenendaal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenkins is controlling him.
Leeroy Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but veenendaal keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but veenendaal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jenkins is trying to keep veenendaal in close.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Leeroy Jenkins just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
veenendaal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt

and veenendaal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jenkins!
Jenkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
veenendaal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jenkins is looking to escape.
veenendaal throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jenkins because veenendaal loaded up on that one.

Jenkins somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leeroy Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins shoots in for a double leg but veenendaal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
veenendaal throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by veenendaal.
veenendaal throws a head kick that misses.

veenendaal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than veenendaal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jenkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
veenendaal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins is squirming around, avoiding veenendaal's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position but veenendaal isn't that keen on the idea.
Jenkins tries to hold on but veenendaal pushes him away.
veenendaal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jenkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
veenendaal looking to control but Jenkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jenkins tries to lock up and control but veenendaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
veenendaal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
veenendaal controlling the position easily from mount.
Jenkins can't escape the position.
veenendaal tries to control but Jenkins wriggling away.
Jenkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Jenkins tries to hold on but veenendaal pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
sven veenendaal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think veenendaal 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... sven veenendaal!