PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sutton Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripley's entrance music is Danzig - Hand Of Doom. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Sutton Ripley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sutton Ripley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ripley
vs
Jenkins

188 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sutton Ripley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Ripley saw that one coming.
Ripley scores with a sloppy right hand. Jenkins should have avoided that one.

It looks like Terry Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Ripley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Ripley moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Ripley misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ripley!
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripley manages to avoid it.
Ripley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ripley defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Ripley misses.
Jenkins lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jenkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ripley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins takes one on the button.

That has opened up Terry Jenkins's cut even more.
Jenkins connects with a crisp jab.
Jenkins throws a hook but Ripley blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripley throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ripley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ripley throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ripley misses with a few strikes there.
Sutton Ripley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ripley ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins swinging wildly here.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Ripley.
Jenkins clobbers Ripley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ripley tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Ripley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Ripley misses with a wild combination.
Ripley walks into a straight right hand from Jenkins.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Ripley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Ripley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins throws a good cross that connects.
Jenkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ripley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
Ripley is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jenkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ripley staying out of range there.
Ripley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Ripley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Ripley misses.
Ripley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ripley throws a combination that misses
and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Ripley.
Jenkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ripley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins scores with a body shot.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Ripley avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
Jenkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ripley walks into a jab.
Ripley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Ripley's head.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jenkins looks for a takedown but Ripley sprawls well.
Ripley swinging wildly here.
Ripley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins connects with a crisp jab.
Ripley throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripley moves away.
Jenkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jenkins lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Ripley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Ripley ducks down to avoid it.
Ripley throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
Ripley ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ripley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sutton Ripley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a jab when Ripley was well out of range.
Jenkins lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Jenkins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ripley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sutton Ripley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins slips under a jab from Ripley.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Ripley stuffs the takedown.
Ripley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ripley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ripley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ripley.
Jenkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ripley circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ripley's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jenkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ripley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Ripley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Ripley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ripley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ripley throws a right hand that Jenkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenkins also avoids with ease.
Ripley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sutton Ripley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripley throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Ripley's shoulder, as Ripley tries to avoid the shot.
Ripley slips under a jab.
Ripley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Ripley.
Ripley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ripley throws a combination that misses
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ripley missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Jenkins misses.
Terry Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripley throws a combination that misses
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ripley as he jumps to the side.
Jenkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ripley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jenkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ripley misses with a combination
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ripley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ripley clinches but Jenkins breaks the clinch
and Jenkins counters with a one-two to the body.
Ripley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Ripley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ripley in his tracks.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ripley.
Ripley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Ripley throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins lands with a nice combination. Ripley backs away looking to recover.
Jenkins cracks Ripley with an open hand slap.
Ripley misses with a double jab
and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenkins fails to land the takedown.
Sutton Ripley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Jenkins.
Ripley darts in trying to clinch
enabling Jenkins to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins clobbers Ripley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ripley throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripley manages to avoid it.
Ripley throws a right hand that Jenkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenkins also avoids with ease.
Ripley looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
A lazy left from Jenkins finds it's target.
Ripley misses with a few strikes there.
Jenkins lands with a hook. Ripley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ripley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jenkins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ripley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ripley counters with a series of strikes. Jenkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terry Jenkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Ripley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jenkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jenkins swings for the body but Ripley moves out of range.
Ripley moves forwards but Jenkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ripley swinging wildly here.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
Ripley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Ripley.
Ripley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ripley closes the distance but Jenkins moves to the side
and Jenkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ripley misses with a combination
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripley throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Jenkins loads up on a big right hand but Ripley slips the punch.
Ripley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jenkins works Ripley's body with a nice hook.
Ripley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ripley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ripley. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ripley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jenkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripley's efforts to push away.
Jenkins is working for takedown but Ripley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jenkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ripley or not.

Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Terry Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body. Ripley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jenkins lands a jab to Ripley's midsection.
Ripley throws a combination that misses
and Jenkins counters with a left and a right that stings Ripley.
Ripley needs to keep his hands up - Jenkins had a free shot at his head there.
Jenkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ripley misses with a combination
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ripley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ripley defends it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jenkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jenkins connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jenkins counters with a nice body shot.
Ripley misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Jenkins scores with a four punch combination!
Ripley throws a combination that misses
and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenkins.
Ripley is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins lands a body punch.
Ripley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short body shot lands from Jenkins as the two fighters clinch.
Jenkins is working Ripley over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ripley's head.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ripley scores with a body shot.
Jenkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ripley.
Sutton Ripley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ripley misses with a combination
and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ripley.
Jenkins connects with a right hand. Ripley shakes it off.
Ripley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ripley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ripley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jenkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Jenkins!