PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jenitals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alessio Maximus has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Maximus
vs
Jenitals

186 cm
20
186 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

191 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alessio Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugh Jenitals!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenitals shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maximus as he avoids it easily.
Maximus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenitals darts in trying to clinch
and Maximus counters with a nice uppercut.
Jenitals with a hook.
A jab from Jenitals misses.

Maximus feints and as Jenitals raises his hands in defense, Maximus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jenitals is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Jenitals keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alessio Maximus just wasn't active enough.
Maximus keeps the fight on the outside.

Jenitals moves into range and clinches up with Maximus.
Maximus misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenitals wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenitals working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus throws a series of strikes that have Jenitals backpedaling.
Hugh Jenitals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus misses with a double jab.
Jenitals doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximus circles away.
Jenitals tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximus misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenitals ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximus moves away.
Jenitals works Maximus's body with a nice hook.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Jenitals circles away and keeps his distance.
Maximus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenitals.
Maximus swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenitals.
Maximus lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenitals looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maximus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Maximus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jenitals won't allow Maximus to get back to his feet.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Maximus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenitals trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenitals sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jenitals is looking to stand up but Maximus won't let him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Hugh Jenitals was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maximus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenitals shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maximus is trying to keep Jenitals in close.
Jenitals tries to stand but Maximus is controlling from the bottom.
Jenitals prevents Maximus from getting back to his feet.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jenitals looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

We're going to have a standup here because Alessio Maximus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jenitals fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jenitals scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maximus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maximus showed some decent athleticism there.
Jenitals wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus is keen to just control but Jenitals is a slippery customer.
Maximus thows a huge punch but Jenitals dodges it nicely.
Jenitals keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenitals wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus wants to control but Jenitals is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugh Jenitals will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maximus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maximus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximus misses with a takedown

and Jenitals counters with a shoot takedown. Maximus fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenitals.
Jenitals content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Jenitals from controlling successfully.
Jenitals must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maximus is looking to stand up but Jenitals isn't so interested in that idea.
Jenitals throwing strikes from guard but Maximus blocks nicely.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Jenitals from controlling successfully.

Maximus has his foot on Jenitals's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenitals works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenitals is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus wants to stand and escape but Jenitals is having none of it.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jenitals scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jenitals engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hugh Jenitals wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jenitals tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jenitals doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximus circles away.
Jenitals tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Jenitals moves into range and clinches up with Maximus.
Maximus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jenitals smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenitals tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenitals lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jenitals has closed the distance and engaged Maximus in a clinch.
Maximus keeps control of Jenitals as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenitals is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jenitals wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenitals lands a body shot.
Jenitals is trying to break free.
Jenitals wants to get back to striking at distance but Maximus won't allow it.

Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenitals misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Jenitals just misses with a punch to the body.

Jenitals shoots in and gets a takedown into Maximus's guard.
Jenitals wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Jenitals connects with a couple of short punches.
Jenitals is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus has momentary wrist control but Jenitals slips an elbow through the middle.
Jenitals trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenitals postures up in Maximus's guard and throws a big left but Maximus blocks it.
Jenitals wants to get up but he can't break Maximus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jenitals trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jenitals throwing strikes from guard but Maximus blocks nicely.
Jenitals is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hugh Jenitals wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jenitals lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenitals tries to clinch up

and Maximus counters with a single leg into guard. Jenitals didn't expect that.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Jenitals keeps moving.
Jenitals is pulling down on Maximus's head. It's preventing any offense from Maximus, at least for the moment.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenitals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jenitals showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jenitals closes the distance and pushes Maximus back into the cage.
Maximus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jenitals gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus prevents Jenitals from breaking the clinch.
Maximus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenitals gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maximus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenitals is trying to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling him.
Jenitals drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maximus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maximus goes for a takedown attempt but Jenitals pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenitals tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenitals somewhat.
Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenitals tries to clinch there but Maximus circles away.
Jenitals tries to clinch but Maximus moves out of range.
Alessio Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus tries to clinch but Jenitals is having none of it.
Jenitals sizes up Maximus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maximus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximus punishes Jenitals's body with a nice straight punch.
Jenitals fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenitals is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maximus rather than just go for the knockout.
Maximus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maximus swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenitals.

Jenitals has Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenitals tries to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling the position.
Jenitals prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jenitals is trying to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenitals working hard to break the clinch.
Jenitals wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenitals goes for a takedown attempt but Maximus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenitals throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.
Jenitals scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maximus keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenitals tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Maximus counters with a shoot takedown. Jenitals fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenitals is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jenitals works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jenitals pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jenitals can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenitals avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximus stops Jenitals from standing up.
Jenitals really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maximus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Jenitals keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maximus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenitals's waist but Jenitals gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maximus off to one side.

Jenitals drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jenitals wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Jenitals is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus is trying to keep Jenitals in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maximus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jenitals controls the pace.
Alessio Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hugh Jenitals wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jenitals scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maximus in his tracks.

Jenitals shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maximus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jenitals slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jenitals throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jenitals is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Maximus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jenitals is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Jenitals comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jenitals 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Jenitals!