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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Pate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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176 cm
22
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryce Pate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pate is looking for a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenkins.
Pate was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pate throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Pate shows good takedown defense.
As Jenkins tries to get set, Pate tries to push him back and clinch up but Jenkins manages to avoid the attempt.
Pate slaps away a takedown attempt from Jenkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pate is looking to counter the offense by Jenkins and move into the clinch.
Bryce Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jenkins.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pate as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pate moves into the clinch.
Jenkins avoiding damage as Pate throws knees to the body.
Come on Pate - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jenkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pate tries to pull guard but Jenkins won't allow it.
Pate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jenkins drives through and clinches with Pate against the cage.
Pate is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pate manages to pull guard.
Jenkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pate scores with a nice shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pate is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pate working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.
Jenkins trying to control but Pate is working from the bottom.
Pate has an active guard here but Jenkins has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pate looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pate manages to get to full guard.
Pate throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pate is working an open guard so Jenkins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pate, pushing him back against the cage.
Pate is pressed up against the cage. Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pate down to the mat. Pate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab, jab by Jenkins - just one landing.
Jenkins cracks Pate with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Pate backpedaling.
Jenkins rushes Pate and presses him up against the cage.
Pate gets underhooks to prevent Jenkins's takedown attempt.
Pate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pate will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jenkins up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pate wants to take the fight to the mat but Jenkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jenkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Pate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jenkins misses with a takedown
and Pate counters with a body kick that stops Jenkins in his tracks momentarily.
Jenkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jenkins lands a right hand.
A knee to the head by Pate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pate - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pate is trying to drag Jenkins to the mat but Jenkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Pate.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenkins.
Pate turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jenkins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins instigates a clinch.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
Jenkins has Pate pushed against the cage.
Pate slowing the pace effectively.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bryce Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jenkins.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jenkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pate has Jenkins pressed against the cage.
Pate tries to pull guard but Jenkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jenkins being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Pate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pate is looking to control Jenkins's arms but Jenkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pate has his back to the cage.
Pate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jenkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pate smiles and moves away.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Pate.
Sloppy strikes from Pate. Those never looked like landing.
Jenkins forces Pate back against the cage and clinches.
Pate is trying to drag Jenkins to the mat but Jenkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jenkins has Pate pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pate manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pate gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pate manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pate is working for takedown but Jenkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Pate is controlling him.
Pate has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jenkins uses from the top position.
Jenkins stands up from Pate's guard - Jenkins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pate gets tackled into the cage by Jenkins. Jenkins maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Pate keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pate misses with a body punch.
Jenkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pate walks away with a smile on his face. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Pate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jenkins is working for takedown but Pate is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pate manages to pull guard.
Jenkins throws a strike but Pate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jenkins trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bryce Pate will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pate fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jenkins to the ground. Pate is now in Jenkins's guard.
Pate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jenkins's head.
Pate scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pate.
Pate is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.
Pate lands a couple of elbows.
Pate throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Pate postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pate lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pate is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pate's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pate works over Jenkins with some ground and pound from guard.
Pate stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pate cracks Jenkins with a solid left hand.
Pate cracks Jenkins with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Pate scoring with some ground and pound.
Pate cracks Jenkins with a solid left hand.
Pate stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Pate is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pate working some strikes from top position.
Pate content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pate cracks Jenkins with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has momentary wrist control but Pate slips an elbow through the middle.
Pate stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pate scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pate defends it easily.
Pate landing with the ground and pound.
Pate chips away with some ground and pound.
Jenkins is trying to hold Pate in close to prevent damage but Pate has managed to pass into half guard.
Pate looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jenkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pate working Jenkins over with strikes.
Pate lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Pate looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pate looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pate working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pate scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pate looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryce Pate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Pate!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
36% |
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