PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mamoud Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oiva Tuska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamoud Jenkins looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Jenkins
vs
Tuska

180 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Attliction

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mamoud Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oiva Tuska!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tuska is looking to clinch.
Tuska tries for a takedown but Jenkins circles away easily

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tuska wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
Tuska avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
Tuska blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tuska keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenkins throwing shots but Tuska is blocking nicely.
Jenkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuska keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but Tuska dodges it nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jenkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Tuska. Tuska gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuska clinches but Jenkins breaks the clinch

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tuska won't be happy with that.
Jenkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tuska down.
Jenkins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tuska some visible discomfort.
Jenkins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jenkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ground and pound from Jenkins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Jenkins stands up.
Tuska clinches but Jenkins breaks the clinch

and Jenkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jenkins.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuska has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuska wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins throws a strike but Tuska rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tuska must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tuska won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tuska.
Jenkins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tuska wants to stand but Jenkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Tuska.
Tuska doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mamoud Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oiva Tuska.

Jenkins stands up from half guard.
Tuska throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuska tries to clinch

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tuska trying to control from the bottom.
Tuska 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.
Tuska is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jenkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tuska has closed the distance and engaged Jenkins in a clinch.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Tuska has him pressed against the cage.
Tuska has Jenkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jenkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Tuska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tuska wants a takedown.

Jenkins breaks from the clinch.

Jenkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
Jenkins thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tuska can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tuska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tuska preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Jenkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tuska darts in trying to clinch

and Jenkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuska looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuska, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Tuska 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.
Tuska is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jenkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuska has wrist control.
Jenkins trying to move into half guard but instead Tuska has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tuska lands a shot to the body.
Tuska cracks Jenkins with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Tuska is working Jenkins over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tuska as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tuska.
Tuska lands a shot to the body.
Jenkins can't break the clinch.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Tuska.
Tuska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuska blocks an uppercut.
Tuska has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mamoud Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oiva Tuska.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Tuska on the inside.
Tuska taking a breather.
Jenkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuska has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tuska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuska clinches but Jenkins breaks the clinch

and Jenkins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tuska!
Tuska is desperately trying to improve his position but Jenkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Jenkins lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins working Tuska over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoud Jenkins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jenkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mamoud Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuska tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jenkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tuska's guard.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Tuska is keeping the position.
Jenkins advances position into side control!
Jenkins working the ground and pound but Tuska is defending the strikes.
Tuska dodges the ground and pound from Jenkins.
Tuska on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tuska down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tuska to see if he's OK.
Tuska wants to control but Jenkins postures up.
Tuska is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jenkins is staying active.
Jenkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tuska is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jenkins has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Jenkins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tuska managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jenkins.

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.

Jenkins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt - Tuska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tuska misses with a takedown

and Jenkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jenkins.
Mamoud Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jenkins stops Tuska from standing up.

Jenkins stands and steps away. Tuska gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tuska looks to clinch

and Jenkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jenkins.
Jenkins won't allow Tuska to get back to his feet.
Jenkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tuska tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is in close to Tuska's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tuska wants to stand and escape but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins passes Tuska's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tuska wants to get back to his feet.
Jenkins wants to stand up but Tuska is controlling the position.

That's four 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.
Tuska blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tuska strikes from the bottom but Jenkins uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Oiva Tuska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jenkins stands up and beckons Tuska to his feet.
Oiva Tuska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuska wants to clinch but Jenkins slips to the side

and Jenkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuska keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoud Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jenkins, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

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