PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnell Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Burks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jenkins
vs
Burks

167 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donnell Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Burks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jenkins leaves Burks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick by Burks misses
and Jenkins counters with a solid body kick.
Burks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
Burks tries for a takedown but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donnell Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Burks.
Burks with a poor takedown
and Jenkins counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burks dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks has a takedown stuffed.
Jenkins really is a fat lump.
Burks looks winded!
Burks tries for a takedown but Jenkins circles away easily
and Jenkins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burks really felt that one!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jenkins.

Burks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burks wants to break free but Jenkins has control.
Jenkins is trying to pull guard but Burks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Jenkins pulls guard effortlessly.
Burks trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins controlling the position.
Jenkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burks tries to stand but Jenkins is controlling from the bottom.
Jenkins managing to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Jenkins clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jenkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins is working hard here to advance position.
Jenkins has Burks pulled in close to control his posture.
Jenkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burks scores with a head kick. Jenkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Burks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jenkins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Burks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Jenkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burks!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jenkins decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnell Jenkins 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.

Jenkins shoots in but no luck this time.

Burks drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.

Burks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burks moves out of range of the body kick from Jenkins.
Burks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Burks fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks blocks a leg kick.
Burks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burks shoots for a double leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls well. He's pushed Burks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burks is breathing heavily.

Burks clinches.

Burks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burks misses with a takedown attempt - Jenkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jenkins throws a big counter combination but Burks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Donnell Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Burks.

Burks forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
Burks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.

Jenkins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Burks is fighting to break Jenkins's control of his arms but Jenkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burks is one step ahead there.

Jenkins pushes Burks off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burks gets caught flat footed, as Jenkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Jenkins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burks but Burks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chris Burks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jenkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burks is trying to defend but Jenkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Burks to get to his feet.
Donnell Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.

Jenkins feints and as Burks raises his hands in defense, Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnell Jenkins dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jenkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Jenkins stands up out of the half guard.
That kick from Burks tenderised Jenkins's leg. Jenkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Donnell Jenkins has been cut.

Burks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins is trying to control Burks's posture but Burks avoids it.
Burks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins keeps Burks under control for a moment.
Jenkins is trying to control Burks's posture but Burks avoids it.
Jenkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burks throws an elbow but Jenkins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burks wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Jenkins is trying to control Burks's posture but Burks avoids it.
Burks tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jenkins wants to control but Burks postures up.
Burks wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins gets back to half guard.
Donnell Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins kicks off Burks and gets to his feet.
Jenkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Burks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Burks moves into the clinch.
Burks can't break the clinch.
Burks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jenkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Burks wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
Jenkins controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Jenkins.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Burks from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Burks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jenkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnell Jenkins!