PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Komljenovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Komljenovic
vs
Jenkins

182 cm
24
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Filip Komljenovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Komljenovic misses the target.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komljenovic.
Jenkins shoots in but Komljenovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Komljenovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Bubba Jenkins has been cut.
Komljenovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
A shot to the liver by Komljenovic. Beautiful body shot.

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Komljenovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jenkins remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
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!
Jenkins taking a break here but Komljenovic is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jenkins controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins stops Komljenovic from getting back to his feet.

Komljenovic looking for submissions off his back.

Komljenovic actively working from the bottom here.
Jenkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Komljenovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jenkins prevents Komljenovic from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komljenovic wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
Jenkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Bubba Jenkins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Jenkins drives through with a takedown into Komljenovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Komljenovic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Komljenovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Komljenovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Komljenovic has gone for a leg lock! Jenkins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Komljenovic's guard.
Jenkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komljenovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Komljenovic, not yet.
Komljenovic wants to stand and escape but Jenkins is having none of it.
Komljenovic being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
It looks like Jenkins might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Komljenovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bubba Jenkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Komljenovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Komljenovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Komljenovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jenkins. Jenkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Komljenovic.
Filip Komljenovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins fails to land the takedown.
Filip Komljenovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jenkins.
Komljenovic throws a left and a right that both miss

so Jenkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins won't allow Komljenovic to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Komljenovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jenkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bubba Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bubba Jenkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jenkins fails with the takedown.
Jenkins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Komljenovic back to the cage. Jenkins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Komljenovic. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Komljenovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Komljenovic defends it nicely.
Filip Komljenovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Komljenovic looks to land a combination. Jenkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Komljenovic.
Filip Komljenovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins dives in and grabs Komljenovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Komljenovic pushes down on Jenkins's head and hops out.
Filip Komljenovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jenkins.
Komljenovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Jenkins feints and as Komljenovic raises his hands in defense, Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jenkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Komljenovic trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jenkins is in close to Komljenovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komljenovic is trying to keep Jenkins in close.
Komljenovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenkins is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control but Komljenovic is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jenkins scores with a takedown into Komljenovic's guard.
Komljenovic is trying to keep Jenkins in close.
Komljenovic is looking to stand up but Jenkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komljenovic trying to control the position.
Bubba Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Komljenovic wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.

Komljenovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jenkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Komljenovic sprawls well initially but Jenkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins controlling the action here.
Komljenovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Komljenovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Jenkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins controlling the action here.
Komljenovic wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bubba Jenkins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Komljenovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Komljenovic.
Komljenovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Komljenovic misses with a double jab.
Komljenovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Komljenovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Komljenovic.
Jenkins walks into a stiff left hand from Komljenovic.

That has opened up Bubba Jenkins's cut even more.
Komljenovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Komljenovic misses with a left hand

and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Komljenovic fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Komljenovic is keeping the position.
Komljenovic working a defensive guard here.
Jenkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Komljenovic wants to stand and escape but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Filip Komljenovic wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Komljenovic throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komljenovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Komljenovic.
Komljenovic throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Komljenovic throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Komljenovic throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
Komljenovic misses with a combination

and Jenkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Komljenovic's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins stays in close to Komljenovic's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jenkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jenkins prevents Komljenovic from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jenkins prevents Komljenovic from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bubba Jenkins.
Komljenovic throws a combination that misses
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Komljenovic as he jumps to the side.

Jenkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Komljenovic did well to prevent Jenkins getting side control.
Bubba Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jenkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Komljenovic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jenkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Filip Komljenovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Komljenovic pushes Jenkins off looking to stand but Jenkins dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Jenkins seems content to control.
Let's hope that Jenkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bubba Jenkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Komljenovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jenkins's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jenkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

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