PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carson Mathews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Jenkins looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Mathews
vs
Jenkins

169 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carson Mathews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mathews.
Jenkins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mathews works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Mathews looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mathews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jenkins is not content to let Mathews control the position.
Mathews with the ground and pound but Jenkins regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jenkins defending well though.
Jenkins taking some punishment here, with Mathews in his half guard.
Jenkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mathews.
Mathews not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews working over Jenkins with some ground and pound. Jenkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mathews working Jenkins over with strikes.
Mathews seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mathews not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mathews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jenkins defending well though.
Mathews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jenkins trying to control but Mathews postures up.
Nice strikes from Mathews there.
Mathews is nestled in close to Jenkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mathews connects with a nice short shot to Jenkins's temple.

Mathews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jenkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mathews.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Jenkins uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

Jenkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mathews is aware though and is defending well.
Mathews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mathews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mathews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mathews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenkins on the ground.
Mathews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mathews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Mathews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Mathews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mathews distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathews stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mathews landing some decent shots from guard.
Mathews throwing strikes but missing.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mathews is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carson Mathews dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mathews feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Mathews changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mathews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mathews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mathews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mathews is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Mathews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mathews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Mathews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mathews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mathews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jenkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mathews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mathews is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mathews fails with a takedown attempt.

Mathews looking to score a takedown here. Jenkins is defending well but Mathews drives through and ends up in Jenkins's guard.

Jenkins has his feet on Mathews's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Mathews.

Jenkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Mathews explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mathews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Despite the aggression on Jenkins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mathews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Mathews persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Mathews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mathews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Jenkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt - Mathews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Mathews closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jenkins did well to prevent Mathews getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mathews fails with a takedown attempt.
Mathews fails with the takedown.
Mathews darts in looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets double underhooks and turns Mathews into the cage.
Jenkins wants to counter with a clinch but Mathews pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Mathews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mathews.

Mathews shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jenkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mathews is one step ahead there.
Mathews is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Mathews controlling him for the moment.
Mathews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jenkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mathews postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Mathews stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Mathews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mathews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jenkins working for a triangle but Mathews defends it easily.
Mathews is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jenkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jenkins has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.

Mathews drops back looking for a leg! Jenkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jenkins manages to kick Mathews off! Mathews jumps back into Jenkins's guard.

Jenkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mathews defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mathews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Jenkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mathews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mathews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Larry Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carson Mathews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mathews works over Jenkins with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carson Mathews.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mathews, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carson Mathews!