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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EJ Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins's entrance music is im comin. A fine choice. Sparky Jenkins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, EJ Junior!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Junior.
Jenkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Junior can pounce on him.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Junior throws a right hand that Jenkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenkins also avoids with ease.
Junior throws a nice head kick!
Jenkins avoids a kick to the body.
Jenkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Junior works over Jenkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Junior throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Junior throws a nice inside leg kick.
Junior lands with a thumping leg kick.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Junior misses with a body kick.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jenkins takes a step back to recover.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Junior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior throws a leg kick but Jenkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Junior lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jenkins takes a step back to recover.
Junior connects with a solid leg kick.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Junior shows good takedown defense.
Jenkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Junior looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Junior misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior throws a nice outside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Junior misses with a head kick.
Junior misses with a double jab.
Junior throws a head kick that Jenkins semi-blocks.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior lands with a cross.
A good leg kick by Junior.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junior lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Junior.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Junior.
A head kick misses from Junior.
Junior thows a body kick. Jenkins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Junior sprawls well.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins fails to land the takedown.
Junior lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
EJ Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Junior throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Junior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins looks for a takedown but Junior sprawls well.
Junior misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Junior.
Junior lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior looks to land a combination. Jenkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Jenkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Junior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EJ Junior dominated that round.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Junior connects with a high kick.
Junior scores with a head kick.
Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
EJ Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junior throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Junior tries to sprawl out of it but Jenkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Junior throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
Sparky Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior feints and then cracks Jenkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jenkins down.
A lazy left from Junior finds it's target.
Junior lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jenkins shoots in but Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Junior.
Junior is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Junior.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Junior.
Jenkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Junior's waist but Junior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side.
Junior dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jenkins. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior misses with a head kick.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Junior.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior misses with a head kick.
Junior scoring well with a low kick there.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Jenkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Junior wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Junior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Junior is looking to break free of the clinch but Jenkins has double underhooks.
Junior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Junior wants to break the clinch but can't.
Junior has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
Junior is trying to break free.
Junior is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Junior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Junior can't break the clinch.
Junior can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior wants to break free but Jenkins has control.
Junior is trying to break free.
Junior is trying to break free.
Junior has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
Junior is trying to break free.
Junior wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Junior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Junior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Junior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Junior looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
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.
Junior throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Junior wants to land a leg kick but Jenkins is out of range.
Jenkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Horrible takedown by Jenkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Junior which made him look bad.
Junior dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jenkins. That did some damage!
Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from Jenkins. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Junior scores with a head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jenkins. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Junior throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
Junior lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
EJ Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junior throws a series of strikes that have Jenkins backpedaling.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick
and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenkins.
Junior wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Junior tries to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jenkins keeps control of Junior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Junior is trying to break free.
Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Junior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Junior can't break the clinch.
Jenkins keeps control of Junior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Junior has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins goes for a takedown attempt but Junior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Junior throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior scores with a spinning back kick!
Junior throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Junior feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jenkins's calf.
Junior misses with a body kick.
Junior scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy body kick from Junior
and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jenkins trying to mount his opponent but Junior defends it.
Jenkins stops Junior from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Junior pushes Jenkins off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior misses with a wild combination.
Junior throws a lazy head kick
and Jenkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jenkins.
Junior is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenkins is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins prevents Junior from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Junior is trying to buck Jenkins off.
Jenkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Junior is pushing Jenkins's head away, looking to escape. Jenkins manages to hold on to the position though.
Jenkins working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Junior is pushing Jenkins's head away, looking to escape. Jenkins manages to hold on to the position though.
Jenkins cracks Junior with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junior pushes Jenkins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jenkins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sparky Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior is looking to get back to his feet here but Jenkins is keeping cool and he's managed to take Junior's back.
Junior is trying to stand back up.
Jenkins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Junior defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Junior is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Junior 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EJ Junior!
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