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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zulu Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaka comes to the cage accompanied by Bohemian Rapsody. Jenkins has chosen take it like a man as his entrance music. Zulu Chaka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Zulu Chaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Bruce Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins scores with a takedown into Chaka's guard.
Jenkins won't allow Chaka to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Chaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chaka has Jenkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Chaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins forces his way into half guard.
Chaka wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but Chaka dodges it nicely.
Jenkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chaka wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Chaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Chaka is defending well.
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Chaka looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chaka defending well though.
Jenkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chaka gets back to full guard.
Jenkins working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaka trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
Chaka keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
Jenkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Chaka keeps moving.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jenkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Chaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jenkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jenkins!
Jenkins working to try and regain half guard.
Jenkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 taking shots to the head.
Chaka wants to control the pace but Jenkins is squirming around nicely.
Jenkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Chaka blocks nicely.
Jenkins working some strikes from top position.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chaka 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!
Chaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaka trying to hold on to Jenkins's head to control him but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Chaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Jenkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.
Chaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaka.
Chaka blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins decides to pull guard.
Chaka stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins has his foot on Chaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaka works his way back into a safe position though.
Chaka slips nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chaka connects with a nice short shot to Jenkins's temple.
Chaka prevents Jenkins from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaka working the head and body with strikes.
Bruce Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chaka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jenkins is not content to let Chaka control the position.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Chaka is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chaka connects with a nice short shot to Jenkins's temple.
Chaka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chaka.
Jenkins is not content to let Chaka control the position.
Chaka with the ground and pound but Jenkins uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Chaka from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chaka's guard.
Chaka trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
Jenkins is in close to Chaka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jenkins postures up in Chaka's guard and throws a big left but Chaka blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jenkins working some strikes from top position.
Chaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaka, not yet.
Chaka has momentary wrist control but Jenkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenkins distracts Chaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jenkins passes Chaka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jenkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jenkins connects with a nice short shot to Chaka's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaka is refusing to be controlled, as Jenkins sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaka wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura here.
Chaka tries to get to full guard but Jenkins has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins lands strikes from half guard.
Jenkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jenkins winds up and cracks Chaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chaka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jenkins to the ground. Chaka is now in Jenkins's guard.
Chaka wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jenkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaka is aware though and is defending well.
Chaka slips nicely into half guard.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Chaka has control of the leg.
Chaka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins gets full guard.
Jenkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaka is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins trying to keep a closed guard but Chaka is proving a slippery customer.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chaka!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaka is trying to escape the mount.
Jenkins looking to finish with strikes here!
Jenkins lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
It looks like Zulu Chaka has been cut.
Jenkins drops a big elbow. That's hurt Chaka! More shots from Jenkins and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Jenkins!
After the big win, Bruce Jenkins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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