PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Legba (ranked 2692 p4p, 315 weight class) and Bruce Jenkins (ranked 3118 p4p, 352 weight class). Papa Legba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Jenkins's chin.

Legba
vs
Jenkins

178 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
20
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Legba!
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, Bruce Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba shoots in but no luck this time.
Legba fails with a takedown attempt.

Jenkins tries to sprawl but Legba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Legba sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Jenkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Legba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Legba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Legba is thwarting Jenkins's attempts to control the position.

Legba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jenkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
Legba stalling.

Legba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jenkins sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legba wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.

Legba is working for a submission of some sort.
Jenkins won't allow Legba to pass to mount.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Legba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jenkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Legba.
Legba is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins won't allow Legba to pass to mount.
Jenkins keeping hold of Legba's head, controlling as best he can.
Legba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Legba is working for a submission of some sort.

Legba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Legba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jenkins is just riding it out for now. Legba eventually gives up the hold.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Legba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jenkins! But no joy.
Legba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Legba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jenkins as he jumps to the side.
Legba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Legba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Legba shoots in.
Legba looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins throws out a counter right but Legba avoids it with no problem.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Jenkins lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jenkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Legba on his heels. He'll look to pass Legba's guard now, I'm sure.

Legba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Legba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jenkins defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.

Legba is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jenkins frees his head nicely. Oh but Legba has switched to an armbar! Jenkins is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Papa Legba!
A very excited looking Papa Legba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.