PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by RADIOACTIVE. Dave Klincko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jenkins
vs
Klincko

186 cm
39
200 lbs
33 - 17 - 3

182 cm
29
197 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Beaver Jooce!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Klincko!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klincko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Klincko tries to work over Jenkins's front leg with a kick but Jenkins checks it.
Klincko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jenkins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Klincko sprawls and moves away.
Klincko throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but Klincko keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Klincko, right into the meat.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klincko.
Jenkins wants to clinch.
Klincko misses with a head kick.
Jenkins feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klincko on the side of the head.
Klincko checks a leg kick.
Jenkins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Klincko.
Klincko moves out of range of the body kick from Jenkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid body kick from Klincko.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Klincko is having none of it.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Klincko ducked under it nicely.
Jenkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Klincko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jenkins throws a chopping leg kick but Klincko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Klincko pushes Jenkins away with a front kick.
Jenkins defending well as Klincko loads up on a big left hand.
Klincko throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Klincko shows good takedown defense.
Jenkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klincko throws a chopping leg kick but Jenkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Klincko swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Klincko there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands a head shot.
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 tries to clinch up but Klincko circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klincko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jenkins blocks the body kick.
Jenkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Klincko. Those never looked like landing.
Jenkins walks into a stiff left hand from Klincko.
Klincko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klincko counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Klincko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Klincko circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klincko scores with a leg kick.
Klincko scores with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jenkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klincko swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Jenkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klincko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins trying to stall but Klincko improves his position.
Klincko has Jenkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jenkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klincko slowing the pace effectively.

Klincko has clasped his hands together around Jenkins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jenkins is trying to control Klincko's posture but Klincko avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins wants to control but Klincko postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klincko trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Klincko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Klincko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jenkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Klincko will feel that in the morning.
Klincko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donk. Jenkins catches Klincko right on the button with a cross.
Klincko throws a push kick but Jenkins slaps the foot to one side.
Klincko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klincko.
Klincko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Klincko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Klincko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klincko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klincko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Klincko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A shot to the liver by Klincko. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Klincko. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Klincko.
Klincko throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Klincko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Klincko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jenkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Klincko blocks the body kick.
Klincko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klincko connects with an inside leg kick.
Jenkins misses with a hook
and Klincko counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Klincko.
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Klincko.
Klincko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klincko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jenkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Klincko throws a body kick that misses.
Jenkins defending well as Klincko loads up on a big left hand.
Jenkins attempts a counter takedown but Klincko avoids it well and moves away.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Klincko.
Klincko throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Jenkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jenkins misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Jenkins.
Klincko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klincko throws a low kick, looking for Jenkins's leg but Jenkins calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Jenkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klincko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jenkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Klincko sprawls well. He's pushed Jenkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice side step and Klincko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Klincko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Klincko connects with a body shot that sends Jenkins's belly button to the back.
Klincko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Klincko.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Klincko.
Jenkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Klincko.
Klincko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Klincko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jenkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 has taken the fight to the clinch.

Jenkins pulls guard effortlessly.
Klincko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klincko trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Klincko defends it easily.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Klincko postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Klincko stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Klincko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Jenkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Klincko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jenkins misses with a hook. Klincko ducked under it nicely.
Dave Klincko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klincko thows a leg kick but Jenkins checks it

and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Klincko fights it but they end up in guard.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Klincko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Jenkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Klincko is looking to regain half guard here but Jenkins keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to score with some ground and pound. Klincko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jenkins is putting a hurting on Klincko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jenkins grinds an elbow into Klincko's temple.
Klincko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jenkins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Klincko is not content to let Jenkins control the position.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura here.
Klincko is trying to maintain the position but Jenkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Dave Klincko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bruce Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura but Klincko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenkins to get the leverage.
Klincko trying to control here.
Jenkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Jenkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jenkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Klincko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Jenkins gets a clinch.
Bruce Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klincko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Jenkins jumps into guard, dragging Klincko to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control the position here.
Jenkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Klincko trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klincko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klincko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Klincko!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dave Klincko waved his t-shirt featuring Beaver Jooce!'s logo in front of the cameras.