PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jenkins Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jenkins Jr
vs
Brooks

179 cm
21
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Jenkins Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins Jr defends it nicely.
Jenkins Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brooks shoots and misses

and Jenkins Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenkins Jr.
A shot in the inside from Jenkins Jr.
Jenkins Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Jenkins Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenkins Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins Jr is struggling to control the position.

Jenkins Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jenkins Jr regains half guard.

Brooks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jenkins Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jenkins Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.

Jenkins Jr looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Brooks pushes past his half guard into mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jenkins Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.
Brooks wants to free his trapped foot but Jenkins Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brooks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jenkins Jr reverses the position - he's now on top in Brooks's guard.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins Jr is one step ahead there.

Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr passes Brooks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brooks wants to improve his position but Jenkins Jr is controlling well.
Jenkins Jr is trying to control. Brooks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Jenkins Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jenkins Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jenkins Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Jenkins Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jenkins Jr moves to take his opponent's back.
Brooks tries to break free.
Brooks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Jenkins Jr has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Brooks! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jenkins Jr gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeremy Jenkins Jr!
Jeremy Jenkins Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.