PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy Jenkins (ranked 6226 p4p, 593 weight class) and Mike Killsonsight (ranked 6057 p4p, 580 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jenkins
vs
Killsonsight

200 cm
25
276 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, LeRoy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Killsonsight!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins lands a slapping body shot.

Killsonsight drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.

Killsonsight gets control of Jenkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Killsonsight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins trying to control but Killsonsight is working from the bottom.
Killsonsight is looking to stand up but Jenkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Killsonsight keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jenkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Killsonsight keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins gets to his feet. Killsonsight looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Killsonsight fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jenkins to the ground. Killsonsight is now in Jenkins's guard.

Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jenkins is looking to stand up but Killsonsight isn't so interested in that idea.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Killsonsight tries to pass.
Jenkins looking to control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Killsonsight tries to pass.
Killsonsight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Killsonsight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Killsonsight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killsonsight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jenkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Killsonsight has managed to get both his arms back between Jenkins's legs - danger averted.
Jenkins wants to stand up but Killsonsight is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killsonsight wants to get up but he can't break Jenkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Killsonsight distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Killsonsight is proving a slippery customer.
Killsonsight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Killsonsight lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Killsonsight should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killsonsight defends it easily.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jenkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that LeRoy Jenkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A lazy body kick from Jenkins

and Killsonsight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Killsonsight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killsonsight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Killsonsight postures up.
Killsonsight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jenkins is proving hard to escape from.
Killsonsight preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Killsonsight is trying to stand up here but Jenkins is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsonsight is staying active underneath Jenkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killsonsight is trying to control but can't.
Jenkins prevents Killsonsight from improving his position.
Killsonsight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jenkins tries to stand and escape but Killsonsight is controlling the position.
Killsonsight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killsonsight keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.

Jenkins gets caught flat footed, as Killsonsight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.

Jenkins passes Killsonsight's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jenkins trying to control the action but Killsonsight is working from the bottom.
Jenkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killsonsight wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Killsonsight is trying to control but Jenkins passes into side control!
Jenkins trying to control the action but Killsonsight is working from the bottom.
Jenkins tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Killsonsight is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jenkins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's four 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.
Jenkins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jenkins tries to stand but Killsonsight is controlling his head.
Killsonsight is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
Jenkins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeRoy Jenkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Killsonsight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeRoy Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killsonsight stuffs the takedown.
Jenkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killsonsight circles away.
Killsonsight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killsonsight tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killsonsight swivels and escapes.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up with Killsonsight, looking for a takedown. Jenkins pushes Killsonsight against the cage but Killsonsight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killsonsight throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.

Killsonsight moves into the clinch.

Killsonsight breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killsonsight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jenkins sprawls well initially but Killsonsight persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Killsonsight is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Jenkins looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins trying to hold on to Killsonsight's head to control him but Killsonsight postures up.
Killsonsight slips a nice elbow through Jenkins's hands, connecting with Jenkins's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jenkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Killsonsight 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.
Jenkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killsonsight's guard.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killsonsight can do anything to dispel that myth.
Killsonsight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Killsonsight trying to control the position here.
Jenkins advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Killsonsight wants to stand back up but Jenkins manages to pass into side control.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killsonsight keeps working.
Jenkins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Jenkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killsonsight is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Killsonsight circles away and we're back to standing.
Killsonsight misses with a head kick.

Killsonsight clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killsonsight manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Jenkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Killsonsight postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jenkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Killsonsight, into his guard.

Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Killsonsight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Killsonsight 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... LeRoy Jenkins!