PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Guy (ranked 2860 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Jenkins (ranked 3157 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Guy
vs
Jenkins

204 cm
25
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
240 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Markus Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Connor Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guy circles away.
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Guy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Jenkins defending well as Guy loads up on a big left hand.

Jenkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard.

Guy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jenkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenkins has momentary wrist control but Guy slips an elbow through the middle.
Guy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenkins on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Guy landing some decent shots from guard.
Guy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenkins looking to control.
Guy throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy looking to sit in guard and control but Jenkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but instead Guy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Jenkins controls Guy momentarily but Guy frees himself.
Guy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Guy stays in close to Jenkins's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Guy stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guy landing with the ground and pound.
Guy throws a big right hand that misses.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Guy controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Jenkins is rocked!
Guy postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jenkins covers up, he's hurt! Guy keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Guy and the ref steps in to end the fight! Guy can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Guy!