PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corvus Row (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jenkins
vs
Row

190 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
201 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corvus Row!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Row tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Row sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Row moves to clinch but Jenkins breaks away
and Jenkins counters with a three punch combo that has Row backing up. Row nods at Jenkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Jenkins looks for a takedown but Row sprawls well.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Row enables Jenkins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Row manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Row not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Row escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jenkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Row pulls Jenkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Jenkins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Row keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
Jenkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jenkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.

We're going to have a standup here because Bubba Jenkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Row tries to clinch

and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Row manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jenkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Bubba Jenkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Row pinned against the cage. Row gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Row.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Row.
Row swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corvus Row seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Row manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jenkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Row is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Row closes the distance but Jenkins moves to the side
and Jenkins counters with a three punch combo that has Row backing up. Row nods at Jenkins to acknowledge the strikes.

Jenkins gets a double leg takedown into Row's guard.
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Row is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bubba Jenkins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Row wants to clinch.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Row is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jenkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Row keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Row.

Jenkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Row on his heels. He'll look to pass Row's guard now, I'm sure.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Row is keeping the position.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Row wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Bubba Jenkins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jenkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Row tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away
and Row takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Row looks to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a three punch combo that has Row backing up. Row nods at Jenkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Row closes the distance looking to clinch

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Row looking to control.
Jenkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Row thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jenkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jenkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Row's guard.
Jenkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Row on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Jenkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jenkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Jenkins there.
Jenkins content to control rather than advance.
Jenkins winds up and cracks Row with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jenkins in particular looking to stall.
Row tries to roll over but Jenkins keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins stalling.
Jenkins lands strikes from half guard.
Jenkins drops an elbow to the side of Row's head.
Jenkins stalling.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but Row dodges it nicely.
Jenkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Bubba Jenkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Row will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Row wants to clinch.
Row lands a nice looking body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Row tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Row to the ground. Row escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jenkins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Row tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away

and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Row fights it but they end up in guard.
Jenkins is stalling in the full guard.
Jenkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Row is trying to control the position but Jenkins postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bubba Jenkins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Jenkins with that takedown attempt.
Jenkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Row can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Row.
Row closes the distance but Jenkins moves to the side

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Row won't allow Jenkins to pass to mount.
Jenkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jenkins throwing shots but Row is blocking nicely.
Jenkins is looking to advance position but Row won't allow it.
Jenkins trying to control the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Bubba Jenkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Row tries to clinch up

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Row looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Jenkins is stalling in the full guard.
Bubba Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Row is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Row takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Row being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bubba Jenkins.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Row as he jumps to the side.
Row doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins dives in and grabs Row's left leg, looking for a takedown. Row pushes down on Jenkins's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Jenkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Row tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jenkins is in Row's guard.
Jenkinsis looking to pass into half guard but Row pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Row is in guard.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but Row is having none of it.

Jenkins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bubba Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.

Jenkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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 content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Row struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Row is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Corvus Row has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins controls the position from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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