PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrington Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes into the arena with The Islander blaring out of the sound system. Sparky Jenkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barrington Xavier's chin.

Jenkins
vs
Xavier

182 cm
22
165 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

168 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 13 - 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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barrington Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Xavier.
Jenkins pushes Xavier away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Xavier gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Jenkins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jenkins is trying to improve his position.
Xavier in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jenkins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Xavier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Xavier striking from the bottom here.
Xavier trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier striking from his own guard.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
Xavier doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jenkins distracts Xavier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xavier throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jenkins works over Xavier with some ground and pound from guard.
Xavier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Xavier has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Xavier punching from the bottom - just letting Jenkins know he's still in a fight.
Xavier thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jenkins with a lazy takedown attempt

and Xavier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xavier.
Xavier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.

Jenkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xavier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xavier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xavier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xavier scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier postures up and lands a big shot to Jenkins's brow.

Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xavier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xavier preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Jenkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xavier defends well.
Xavier landing some decent shots from guard.
Xavier cracks Jenkins with a solid left hand.
Xavier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jenkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Xavier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jenkins has momentary wrist control but Xavier slips an elbow through the middle.
Xavier lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xavier working some strikes from top position.
Xavier lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xavier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Xavier lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Jenkins pushes Xavier off and gets back to his feet.
Jenkins shoots and misses

and Xavier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Jenkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xavier defends well.
Xavier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xavier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Xavier distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jenkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Xavier is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier scoring with some ground and pound.
Xavier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Xavier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jenkins to the mat! Jenkins manages to get full guard.
Xavier stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Jenkins looking for a guillotine here but Xavier defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier lands a couple of digs.
Xavier won't allow Jenkins to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xavier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Jenkins has an active guard here but Xavier has managed to pass into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xavier connects with a nice short shot to Jenkins's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrington Xavier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Xavier has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Xavier scores with a takedown into Jenkins's guard.

Jenkins has his foot on Xavier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xavier works his way back into a safe position though.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but Xavier is having none of it.
Xavier preventing the sweep.
Barrington Xavier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xavier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xavier lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xavier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Jenkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Xavier scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Xavier lands a big shot there that rocks Jenkins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jenkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xavier connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jenkins is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Xavier with shots to the head and body - Jenkins looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jenkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xavier postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jenkins looks a forlorn figure.
Jenkins really wants to buck Xavier off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xavier lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Xavier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Xavier connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Xavier lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Xavier with the ground and pound from mount.
Xavier lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jenkins trying desperately to get to his feet.
Xavier 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.
Xavier landing strikes from the mount and Jenkins is in trouble!
Xavier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jenkins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jenkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Xavier has a good base and remains in mount.
Xavier won't let Jenkins get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Xavier is landing with some decent strikes but Jenkins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jenkins is trying to stand up.
Xavier looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Xavier landing strikes from the mount.
Xavier lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Xavier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Jenkins looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Xavier is controlling well.
Jenkins pushes Xavier off looking to stand but Xavier dives back in and keeps control.
Xavier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Jenkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jenkins is trying to stand back up but Xavier is controlling him

Jenkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Xavier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Xavier lands with a punch from half guard.
Xavier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jenkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xavier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jenkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Jenkins looking for submissions off his back.
Xavier stops Jenkins from getting back to his feet.

Jenkins looking for submissions off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xavier doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jenkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrington Xavier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Xavier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jenkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Xavier's guard now.
Xavier thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
Jenkins lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xavier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Xavier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenkins working some strikes from top position.
Xavier throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Jenkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xavier doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Xavier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jenkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xavier will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Xavier circles away easily

and Xavier counters with a single leg into guard. Jenkins didn't expect that.

Jenkins has his foot on Xavier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xavier works his way back into a safe position though.
Jenkins wants to stand but Xavier is controlling the position.
Xavier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jenkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Xavier is controlling him.
Xavier landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xavier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jenkins wants to stand up but Xavier is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Jenkins gets caught flat footed, as Xavier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xavier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Jenkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xavier defends well.

Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jenkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Xavier is controlling him.

Jenkins looking for a guillotine here but Xavier defends easily.
Jenkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xavier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xavier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Xavier landing with the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jenkins with a lazy takedown attempt

and Xavier counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Jenkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barrington Xavier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Xavier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Xavier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jenkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xavier has managed to get both his arms back between Jenkins's legs - danger averted.
Xavier postures up and lands a big shot to Jenkins's brow.
Xavier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier with a nice head shot there.
Xavier postures up and lands a big shot to Jenkins's brow.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Xavier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Xavier shrugs it off.
Sparky Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xavier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Xavier gets back to half guard.
Xavier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xavier is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Xavier is controlling Jenkins's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Xavier wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barrington Xavier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xavier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrington Xavier!