PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Belton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen Mary Jane as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!

Belton
vs
Jenkins

185 cm
31
200 lbs
20 - 11 - 1

188 cm
27
190 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

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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 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Belton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thurgood Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Jenkins.
Belton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a hook but Belton blocks it.
Belton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
An inside leg kick lands from Belton .
Jenkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belton momentarily.
Jenkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Belton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jenkins cracks Belton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Belton avoids a kick to the body.
Belton slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Belton lands a body shot.
Belton misses with a low kick.
Jenkins throws a hook but Belton avoids it easily.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Belton ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Belton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jenkins staying out of range there.
Jenkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belton 's sensitive parts.
Jenkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belton throws a low kick, looking for Jenkins's leg but Jenkins calmly moves out of range.
Belton moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
Belton connects with an inside leg kick.
Belton is looking to land body kicks.
Jenkins digs a good body shot into Belton 's ribs.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Belton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belton throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Bill Belton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Belton misses with an uppercut.
Belton takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Belton .
Jenkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Belton doesn't seem bothered though.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab lands there for Jenkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belton misses with a body kick.
Jenkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belton s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belton lands a leg kick that knocks Jenkins off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Belton .
Jenkins tries to move into range but Belton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jenkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Belton tries to work over Jenkins's front leg with a kick but Jenkins checks it.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belton misses with a low kick as Jenkins jumps back.
Jenkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Belton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Belton is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
Belton moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Belton .
We've been told by Belton 's head coaches at Ballas Only that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jenkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belton under the eye.
Jenkins misses with a double jab
and Belton counters with an inside leg kick.
Jenkins jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belton .
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belton feints and then cracks Jenkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jenkins down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins checks a low kick from Belton .
Jenkins misses with a body kick.
Jenkins checks a low kick from Belton .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins throws a push kick but Belton slaps the foot to one side.
Belton wants to land a leg kick but Jenkins is out of range.
Jenkins lands a head shot.
Jenkins blocks a leg kick.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Belton tries to work over Jenkins's front leg with a kick but Jenkins checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Belton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thurgood Jenkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Belton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jenkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belton avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a jab when Belton was well out of range.
Jenkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Belton throws a leg kick but Jenkins moved away.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Belton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belton moves away.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belton was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to work over Belton 's front leg with a kick but Belton checks it.
Belton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Belton is predictable there

and Jenkins counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Belton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Belton wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
Belton is trying to control but can't.
Jenkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a hook but Belton blocks it.
Belton misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jenkins.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Belton .
Jenkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horrible takedown by Jenkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Belton which made him look bad.
Jenkins checks a leg kick.
Belton is looking to wear down Jenkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Belton slips under a jab.
Belton scores with a spinning back kick!
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jenkins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Jenkins dives in and scores a takedown into Belton 's guard.
Belton trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Belton is looking to stand up but Jenkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Belton blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Belton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Bill Belton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Belton throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thurgood Jenkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jenkins checks a leg kick.
Belton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jenkins scores with a leg kick.
Jenkins feints a jab promting Belton to slip. Jenkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Belton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belton moves out of range of the strikes.
Belton slips under a jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belton slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Jenkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Belton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Belton ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Belton connects with a solid leg kick.
Belton feints and then cracks Jenkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jenkins down.
Nice uppercut lands for Jenkins. That snapped Belton 's head back.
Jenkins connects with a looping right hand.

Jenkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belton on his heels. He'll look to pass Belton 's guard now, I'm sure.
Belton trying to control the position here.
Jenkins prevents Belton from getting back to his feet.
Thurgood Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Belton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bill Belton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bill Belton just wasn't active enough.
Good standup being displayed there by Jenkins as he connects with a hook.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Jenkins throws a wild body kick that Belton sees coming a mile off.
Belton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Belton 's hands.
Jenkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Jenkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Belton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenkins is controlling him.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins won't allow Belton to get back to his feet.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Belton keeps moving.
Belton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thurgood Jenkins.
A cross from Belton lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Belton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jenkins - the referee stops the clock and Belton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jenkins. Belton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Belton sprawls well.
Belton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Belton throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belton misses with a body kick.
Jenkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thurgood 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
Thurgood Jenkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.