PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lew Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yermolai Sokoloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Broke for Free - Calm the F#@$ Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jenkins
vs
Sokoloff

190 cm
23
195 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
202 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lew Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yermolai Sokoloff!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Sokoloff avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.

Sokoloff has clasped his hands together around Jenkins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jenkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sokoloff is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokoloff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenkins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sokoloff.
Sokoloff trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Sokoloff in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jenkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've been hearing good reports from Jenkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sokoloff wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sokoloff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokoloff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Sokoloff keeps moving.
Jenkins is really struggling to control Sokoloff but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jenkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Jenkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sokoloff's head.

Jenkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sokoloff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jenkins has managed to get both his arms back between Sokoloff's legs - danger averted.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokoloff keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sokoloff keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins trying to control but Sokoloff is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokoloff manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff tries to control but Jenkins wriggling away.
Jenkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sokoloff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenkins gets back to full guard.
Sokoloff wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Sokoloff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Sokoloff postures up.
Sokoloff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sokoloff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokoloff wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but instead Sokoloff has moved into half guard.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Sokoloff has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yermolai Sokoloff will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt - Sokoloff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sokoloff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jenkins throws a combination. Sokoloff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jenkins looks for a takedown but Sokoloff sprawls well.
Sokoloff ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Sokoloff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokoloff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins swings for the body but Sokoloff moves out of range.
Sokoloff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Sokoloff.
Sokoloff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sokoloff lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff digs a good body shot into Jenkins's ribs.
Jenkins takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Lew Jenkins has been cut.
Sokoloff is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
Sokoloff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sokoloff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.
Sokoloff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jenkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sokoloff is trying to defend but Jenkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenkins is keen to just control but Sokoloff is a slippery customer.
Jenkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sokoloff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sokoloff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff tries to get to full guard but Jenkins has control of the leg.
Sokoloff is trying to maintain the position but Jenkins is very close to passing his half guard.

Jenkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Sokoloff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sokoloff wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
Sokoloff manages to get to full guard.
Sokoloff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jenkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sokoloff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sokoloff's head.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokoloff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jenkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sokoloff controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Jenkins chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but Sokoloff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jenkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sokoloff!
Sokoloff takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

It looks like Yermolai Sokoloff has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lew Jenkins will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Sokoloff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jenkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sokoloff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Sokoloff tries to sprawl out of it but Jenkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sokoloff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yermolai Sokoloff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Sokoloff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sokoloff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Sokoloff moves out of range.
Sokoloff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lew Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Sokoloff ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokoloff also avoids with ease.
Lew Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Sokoloff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jenkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Jenkins misses.

Sokoloff closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Sokoloff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sokoloff trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokoloff wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Sokoloff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Sokoloff postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokoloff chips away with some ground and pound.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Sokoloff controlling him for the moment.
Sokoloff wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
Sokoloff stays in close to Jenkins's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff forces his way into half guard.
Sokoloff slows the pace down in half guard.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Sokoloff has control of the leg.
Sokoloff is pressing down on Jenkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jenkins is holding on for now.
Sokoloff is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jenkins wants to control but Sokoloff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sokoloff takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yermolai Sokoloff wasn't active enough on the ground.

Sokoloff drives through with a takedown into Jenkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jenkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sokoloff wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jenkins.
Sokoloff wants to control but Jenkins is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokoloff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jenkins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins working the ground and pound effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yermolai Sokoloff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sokoloff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!