PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ground Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jenkins's choice of entrance music: take it like a man. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pound
vs
Jenkins

185 cm
35
197 lbs
33 - 18 - 0

186 cm
34
200 lbs
27 - 13 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ground Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bruce Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a leg kick
and Pound counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jenkins thinking.
A good leg kick by Pound.
Jenkins throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pound to counter with a crisp jab.
Jenkins slips a jab from Pound.
Pound looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Pound moved out of range nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jenkins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pound lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Jenkins does it's job there.

Pound lands a big head kick that sends Jenkins tumbling to the mat! Pound takes a step backwards and waves Jenkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Jenkins is rocked!

It looks like Bruce Jenkins has been cut.
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!
Pound takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Pound finish him?
Pound misses with a low kick.
Jenkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Pound throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins lands a body shot.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pound.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jenkins misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pound.
Pound cracks Jenkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jenkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Jenkins takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pound.
Pound landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pound trying to control the position but instead, Jenkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pound into the cage.
Pound scores with a hook to the body.
Pound doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pound with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jenkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pound scores with a shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Pound blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but Pound has the dominant position.
Pound blocking some punches.
Pound takes a shot to the head.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Pound tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.
Pound doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Pound.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike.
Pound blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands an uppercut.
Jenkins effectively controlling the action here.
Pound blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pound lands a nice uppercut.
Pound tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pound throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Pound.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkins.
Pound scores with a hook to the body.
Pound throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pound blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Pound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Pound avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pound wants to break free but Jenkins has control.
Pound lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Pound blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jenkins works on Pound's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pound backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenkins.
A nice left hand lands by Jenkins.
Pound is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Pound's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jenkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins checks a leg kick.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.

Pound clinches.
Pound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pound misses with some punches.
Pound is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pound.
Pound unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jenkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Pound.
Pound throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Jenkins tries to work over Pound's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ground Pound will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Jenkins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jenkins tries to clinch but Pound moves away
and Pound counters with a head kick. That will keep Jenkins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pound.
Pound tests Jenkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick from Pound.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses the body punch
enabling Pound to counter with a crisp jab.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pound was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.

Jenkins feints and as Pound raises his hands in defense, Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pound trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
Pound has momentary wrist control but Jenkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Pound 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.
Pound is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pound trying to control the position.
Jenkins trying to control but Pound is working from the bottom.
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pound trying to strike off his back.
Pound wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound is adopting a defensive guard.
Pound tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pound can't keep his opponent in guard - Jenkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jenkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jenkins drops an elbow to the side of Pound's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pound with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but Pound dodges it nicely.
Pound avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
Pound trying to control here.
Pound taking some punishment here, with Jenkins in his half guard.
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pound is staying active underneath Jenkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jenkins working Pound over with strikes.
Pound taking some punishment here, with Jenkins in his half guard.
Bruce Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pound moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pound has momentary wrist control but Jenkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Pound is rocked!
Pound wants to improve his position but instead Jenkins has moved into half guard.
Pound makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pound.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
Pound throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pound manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pound.
Jenkins is working to get back to half guard.
Pound wants to control the pace but Jenkins is squirming around nicely.
Pound controlling from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pound misses with a head shot.
Jenkins working to try and regain half guard.
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 Bruce Jenkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Pound takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jenkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pound uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jenkins has time to react.
Jenkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Pound moved out of range.
Pound sizes up Jenkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pound.
Pound thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pound works over Jenkins's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenkins is defended easily by Pound.
Jenkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pound's sensitive parts.
Pound has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pound there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pound misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Pound moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenkins.
Pound throws a big shot that misses.
Pound slaps away a takedown attempt from Jenkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jenkins misses with a leg kick
and Pound counters with a nice body shot.
Pound misses with a hook.
Pound ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins wants to clinch.
Ground Pound is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Ground Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound scores with a nice right hand.
Pound misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pound swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pound lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pound scores with a hook.
Pound rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pound takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jenkins feints and then cracks Pound's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pound down.
Jenkins lands a right hook to the body.
Jenkins connects with a body shot that sends Pound's belly button to the back.
A leg kick checked by Jenkins.
Pound tries to move into range but Jenkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins needs to keep his hands up - Pound had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Jenkins does it's job there.
Pound looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pound scores with a punch to the head.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pound throws out the jab.
Pound throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenkins checks a low kick from Pound.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pound.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pound throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pound tries to move into range but Jenkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pound connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jenkins throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pound ducks right into an uppercut from Jenkins.
Oh Pound is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pound defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Pound seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins fails with the takedown.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Pound is just out of range.
Pound lands a nice shot that snaps Jenkins's head back.
Pound staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pound is looking to clinch.
Pound throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Pound throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce Jenkins.
I think Jenkins 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruce Jenkins!
Bruce Jenkins took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their support in the buildup to the fight.