PBP Commentary

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

Jenkins
vs
Khristolubov

191 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

174 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leroy 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, Gleb Khristolubov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Khristolubov moves out of range easily.
Khristolubov fails to land the takedown.
Khristolubov shoots and misses
and Jenkins counters with a big head kick but Khristolubov shrugs it off.
Khristolubov blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khristolubov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jenkins throws a head kick that half lands.
Khristolubov fails with the takedown.
Leroy Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gleb Khristolubov.

Khristolubov forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to break free but Khristolubov pushes him back against the cage.
Khristolubov wants a takedown.
Khristolubov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Khristolubov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Khristolubov manages to end up in side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Khristolubov tries for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.

Khristolubov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khristolubov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins is pushing Khristolubov's head away, looking to escape. Khristolubov manages to hold on to the position though.
Jenkins is trying to escape the position but Khristolubov is controlling the position.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khristolubov just content to control the position.

Khristolubov stands up and beckons Jenkins to his feet.

Khristolubov gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khristolubov tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins lands with a kick to the temple. Khristolubov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Khristolubov has eaten all the pies!
Jenkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Khristolubov looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins works over Khristolubov's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gleb Khristolubov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Khristolubov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Khristolubov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Khristolubov persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Jenkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khristolubov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands a head kick. Khristolubov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid body kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leroy Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Khristolubov is breathing heavily.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins leaves Khristolubov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khristolubov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins scores with a head kick. Khristolubov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Khristolubov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins lands a really nice looking cross but Khristolubov seems unphased.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khristolubov is defended easily by Jenkins.
Leroy Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gleb Khristolubov.
Khristolubov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Khristolubov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jenkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khristolubov's head backwards.
Jenkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jenkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khristolubov.
Jenkins jabs Khristolubov right on the nose. Khristolubov blinks but takes it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jenkins!
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khristolubov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jenkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins throws a combination. Khristolubov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jenkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khristolubov shoots in looking for a takedown but Jenkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khristolubov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body. Khristolubov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins thumps Khristolubov with a low kick.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Khristolubov moves forwards but Jenkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khristolubov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins delivers a nice body kick.
Khristolubov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Khristolubov. Khristolubov gets slowly back to his feet.
Leroy Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gleb Khristolubov.
Khristolubov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jenkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jenkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jenkins, as that shot connected.
Leroy Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins works over Khristolubov's head and body with a nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from Jenkins.

Khristolubov is rocked!
Khristolubov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khristolubov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenkins finish him?
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!
Khristolubov ducks right into an uppercut from Jenkins.
Khristolubov drops his hands for a split second and Jenkins immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Khristolubov face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Jenkins follows up with a right hand that knocks Khristolubov into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leroy Jenkins!