PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brock Conley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Conley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Conley
vs
Jenkins

195 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Conley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Conley checks it.
Conley misses the shot to the body.

Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Conley back into the cage.

Jenkins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Conley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Conley actively working from the bottom here.
Jenkins content to control rather than advance.
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.

Conley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Conley is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conley wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jenkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruce Jenkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Conley takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jenkins.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Conley ducks under and follows up with a left that Conley also avoids with ease.

Jenkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Conley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conley is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jenkins is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conley tries to get to full guard but Jenkins has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Conley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jenkins controlling the action here.
Conley is looking to improve his position.

Jenkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conley is staying active underneath Jenkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bruce Jenkins wasn't active enough on the ground.

Jenkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jenkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Conley keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jenkins controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruce Jenkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Jenkins rushes Conley and presses him up against the cage.
Jenkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conleys head.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Conley is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Conley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jenkins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Conley to the mat. Conley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Conley looking for a guillotine here but Jenkins defends easily.
Jenkins controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Jenkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jenkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenkins scores with a hook.

Conley closes the distance and clinches.
Conley is trying to push Jenkins away but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Conley has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Conley won't want to take too many of those.

Jenkins lands a takedown into guard.
Jenkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
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!

Conley has his foot on Jenkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins advances to half guard.
Jenkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Conley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jenkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Conley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Conley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bruce Jenkins.

Conley has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Jenkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the side of Conley's head.
A bit of stalling here from Jenkins.
Conley fails to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jenkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jenkins landing knees to the head.
Jenkins slowing the pace effectively.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body.
Jenkins landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Conley can't fight it off and eventually Jenkins manages to take the fight to the floor. Conley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jenkins controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bruce Jenkins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Jenkins moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
Jenkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jenkins scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins crunches a lovely knee into Conley's ribcage.
The referee calls for Jenkins to work.
Jenkins lands a knee to the body.

Jenkins has picked Conley up - he's going for a ride! Jenkins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Conley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jenkins pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Conley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Conley misses with a few strikes there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jenkins.
Bruce Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Conley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jenkins controlling the pace.
Conley striking from the bottom.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Conley trying to hold on to Jenkins's head to control him but Jenkins postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conley is refusing to be controlled, as Jenkins sits in half guard.
Jenkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Jenkins there.
Conley wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jenkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruce Jenkins was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruce Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Conley clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Jenkins.
Conley being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conley struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Conley's face.

It looks like Brock Conley has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jenkins with a knee to the head.
Bruce Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Conley is rocked!
Jenkins lands a knee to the head.
Oh Conley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conley wants a takedown.
Jenkins connects with a knee to the head.
Jenkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jenkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Conley is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Conley's efforts to push away.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Jenkins.
Conley tries to break free but Jenkins pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins connects with a knee to the head.
Jenkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Jenkins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Conley being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Conley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Conley with a series of wild strikes but Conley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Conley's face.

Conley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jenkins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Conley to the mat. Conley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jenkins stands and throws Conley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jenkins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Conley!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins with the ground and pound from mount.
Jenkins controlling from mount.
Conley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jenkins controlling from mount.
Jenkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jenkins blocks Conley's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
BOOM! Jenkins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jenkins controlling his opponent.

Jenkins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Jenkins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Conley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jenkins content just to control the position here.
Conley seems to have got his legs back now.
Jenkins trying to control but Conley is having none of it.
Jenkins avoids the attempt from Conley to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins content just to control the position here.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jenkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Jenkins!
In his post fight interview, Bruce Jenkins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.