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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Chrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen take it like a man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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193 lbs
26 - 10 - 1 |
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200 lbs
23 - 12 - 2 |
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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Chrome!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Bruce Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chrome throws a right hand that misses
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mr Chrome has been cut.
Jenkins shoots in but Chrome avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Chrome pushes him off.
Jenkins drives through and clinches with Chrome against the cage.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chrome escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chrome digs a good hook to Jenkins's body.
Jenkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jenkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jenkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Chrome's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins won't allow Chrome to get back to his feet.
Chrome working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chrome is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jenkins defends well.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Jenkins postures up and lands a big shot to Chrome's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chrome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jenkins distracts Chrome with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Chrome blocks nicely.
Chrome looking for a sweep. Not yet Chrome, not yet.
Jenkins landing with the ground and pound.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jenkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Chrome.
Jenkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins passes Chrome's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chrome is trying to stand back up but Jenkins is controlling him
Chrome gets full guard.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jenkins postures up and lands a big shot to Chrome's brow.
Jenkins is working Chrome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chrome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jenkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chrome's head.
Jenkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chrome working a defensive guard here.
Chrome working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jenkins advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome is looking to improve his position.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chrome keeps working.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura but Chrome is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenkins to get the leverage.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Chrome is defending well.
Chrome is trying to maintain the position but Jenkins is very close to passing his 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. Jenkins connects with a nice short shot to Chrome's temple.
Jenkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chrome knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jenkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chrome is looking to improve his position.
Jenkins is looking to pass Chrome's guard but actually Chrome recovers to full guard.
Jenkins connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Chrome is keeping the position.
Jenkins landing some decent shots from 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!
Jenkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chrome keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Chrome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins distracts Chrome with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Chrome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chrome trying to control the position.
Chrome wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chrome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
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.
Chrome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a nice head shot.
Chrome throws a head kick that misses
and Jenkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chrome's knee momentarily.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Chrome.
Chrome throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins wants to clinch
enabling Chrome to counter with a crisp jab.
Jenkins lands the left hand.
Chrome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chrome defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Chrome circles away.
Chrome scores with a punch to the head.
Jenkins tries to clinch
and Chrome counters with an outside leg kick.
Chrome circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Chrome pushes him off.
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Chrome.
Chrome lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into range.
Chrome moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
Chrome misses with a hook.
Chrome cracks Jenkins with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrome circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chrome.
Jenkins rushes Chrome and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jenkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jenkins jumps guard but Chrome turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chrome jumps guard.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Chrome is trying to control the position but Jenkins postures up.
Chrome has momentary wrist control but Jenkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Chrome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Chrome is keeping the position.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Chrome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chrome looking for a sweep. Not yet Chrome, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Chrome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chrome's head.
Jenkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chrome's head.
Jenkins slips nicely into half guard.
Chrome is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
Chrome is trying to get back to full guard.
Chrome is pressing down on Jenkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jenkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chrome's head.
Jenkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chrome working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chrome wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chrome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chrome looking for a sweep. Not yet Chrome, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chrome is on top in guard.
Chrome in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chrome working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Chrome controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jenkins raining down hammerfists from mount.
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.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jenkins thuds a left hand into Chrome's body.
Chrome throws a front kick aimed at Jenkins's knee but Jenkins avoids it well.
Jenkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jenkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chrome.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Chrome is having none of it.
Chrome scores with a jab to the head.
Chrome changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chrome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jenkins counters with a series of strikes. Chrome will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins clinches up against the cage.
Jenkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chrome.
Jenkins jumps guard but Chrome turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chrome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chrome scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chrome takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jenkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chrome throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jenkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chrome scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jenkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chrome postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chrome landing with the ground and pound.
Chrome postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chrome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jenkins is tightening it up a little... Chrome has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chrome reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chrome taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jenkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bruce Jenkins!
Bruce Jenkins is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bruce Jenkins thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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