PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jenks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Victor Dickens has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dickens
vs
Jenks

189 cm
24
214 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

183 cm
25
195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Dickens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Jenks!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickens misses with a takedown
and Dickens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jenks counters with a straight right hand.
Jenks misses with a low kick.
Dickens with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jenks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Dickens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jenks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dickens's efforts to push away.
Dickens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenks throws a leg kick but Dickens checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jenks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenks.
Dickens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dickens looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jenks smiles and moves away.

Jenks clinches with his opponent.

Jenks lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dickens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dickens.
Jenks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dickens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jenks throwing strikes but missing.
Jenks throwing strikes from guard but Dickens blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jenks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dickens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenks.
Dickens trying to keep a closed guard but Jenks is proving a slippery customer.
Jenks is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickens has wrist control.
Jenks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jenks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dickens 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jenks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jenks postures up in Dickens's guard and throws a big left but Dickens blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickens has momentary wrist control but Jenks slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dickens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dickens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dickens is breathing heavily.
Dickens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dickens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dickens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dickens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jenks postures up in Dickens's guard and throws a big left but Dickens blocks it.
Jenks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jenks is working Dickens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jenks thows a big elbow that misses.
Dickens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jenks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jenks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dickens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dickens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenks.
Dickens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jenks manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jenks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dickens with a poor takedown

and Jenks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Jenks has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dickens is trying to keep an underhook but Jenks manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jenks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jenks. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jenks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dickens's head.
Dickens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenks.
Jenks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dickens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenks.
Jenks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dickens defending well though.
Jenks working the head and body with strikes.
Jenks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dickens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jenks is looking to advance position but Dickens won't allow it.
Jenks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dickens's head.
Jenks lands with a punch from half guard.
Jenks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jenks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenks thows a huge punch but Dickens dodges it nicely.
Jenks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dickens defending well though.
Dickens taking some punishment here, with Jenks in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenks thows a huge punch but Dickens dodges it nicely.
Jenks thows a huge punch but Dickens dodges it nicely.
Dickens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dickens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jenks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dickens's head.
Jenks winds up and cracks Dickens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dickens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jenks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dickens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jenks throwing shots but Dickens is blocking nicely.
Jenks thows a huge punch but Dickens dodges it nicely.
Jenks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenks is nestled in close to Dickens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jenks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jenks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jenks lands strikes from half guard.
Dickens is looking for a sweep. Jenks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jenks throws a strike but Dickens avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenks.
Jenks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jenks chips away with some ground and pound.
Jenks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dickens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jenks works over Dickens with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dickens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jenks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jenks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jenks throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jenks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dickens fails with the takedown

and Jenks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenks.
Jenks avoiding damage.
Dickens tries to pull guard but Jenks holds him up against the cage and eventually Dickens drops back down to his feet.

Jenks has clasped his hands together around Dickens's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dickens on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dickens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jenks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jenks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jenks throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dickens works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
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. Jenks connects with a nice short shot to Dickens's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenks working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Jenks.
Jenks throwing shots but Dickens is blocking nicely.
Jenks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dickens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenks.
Jenks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dickens defending well though.
Jenks drops an elbow to the side of Dickens's head.
Dickens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenks is nestled in close to Dickens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jenks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jenks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Dickens is rocked!
Jenks lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Dickens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dickens seems to have got his legs back now.
Jenks is nestled in close to Dickens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jimmy Jenks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dickens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenks.
Jenks throwing shots but Dickens is blocking nicely.
Jenks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jenks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dickens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jenks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dickens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jenks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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. Jenks connects with a nice short shot to Dickens's temple.
Jenks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dickens taking some punishment here, with Jenks in his half guard.
Jenks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenks looks to land a strike but Dickens avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dickens 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.
Jenks is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickens has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jenks thows a big elbow that misses.
Jenks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenks is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickens has wrist control.
Jenks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jenks is in close to Dickens's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jenks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Victor Dickens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Jenks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenks cracks Dickens with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Jenks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jenks 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Jenks!