Bubba Jenkins
| Bubba Jenkins | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 5, 1988 Frankfurt, Germany[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Style | Wrestling |
| Fighting out of | Coconut Creek, Florida |
| Team | American Top Team |
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 6 |
| Wins | 5 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 3 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Other information | |
| University |
Pennsylvania State University Arizona State University |
| Notable school(s) |
First Colonial High School Cox High School |
| Website | http://gobubbajenkins.com/ |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Bubba Jenkins (born February 5, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist and former collegiate wrestler. He grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia and is well known for winning the 2011 NCAA Division I Championship at 157 lbs. for Arizona State University.[2] Jenkins currently fights for the mixed martial arts promotion Bellator Fighting Championships in the Lightweight division, after signing a long-term promotional agreement with the organization in May 2013.[3]
Biography
Wrestling career
Jenkins wrestled for Cox High School and graduated from First Colonial High School. Jenkins was a four-time letter-man, one-time Virginia state champion and five-time high school national champion. After high school, Jenkins was recruited by Troy Sunderland and joined the Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling squad for the 2006-2007 season. Jenkins wrestled for Penn State for four years before academic restrictions and possibly some conflicts with new head coach, Cael Sanderson, kept Jenkins from wrestling his senior year. Jenkins moved to Arizona State University for his senior year (2010-2011 season). It was at ASU where Jenkins won the 2011 NCAA Division I Championship at 157 lbs. Bubba Jenkins was also a freestyle Junior World Champion.
Mixed Martial Arts career
Bubba "The Unicorn Slayer" Jenkins made his mixed martial arts debut in the Lightweight division on December 2, 2011 at Tachi Palace Fights 11: Redemption. Jenkins defeated Josh Williams by submission via strikes at 2:04 in the first round. Jenkins returned for his second fight at Tachi Palace Fights 12: Second Coming on March 9, 2012. He defeated Chris Gomez by submission via Rear Naked Choke at 2:07 in the first round.
Resurrection Fighting Alliance
One week before Bubba Jenkins defeated Chris Gomez at Tachi Palace Fights 12 - Second Coming, he signed an exclusive 6-fight deal with Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA).[4]
On June 30, 2012, Jenkins made his promotional debut for the RFA against highly decorated amateur boxer Jesus Adame at RFA 3 - Stevenson vs. Cochrane.[5] Jenkins quickly slammed Adame to the ground and submitted him via Rear Naked Choke at 1:08 of the first round.
The Ultimate Fighter 17: Coaching Staff
On October 31, 2012, it was announced that Jenkins joined Jon Jones' coaching staff on the seventeenth season of the UFC produced reality television show The Ultimate Fighter. The first episode of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen premiered on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 8 ET/PT on FX Networks.[6]
Bellator MMA
On May 31, 2013, Bellator MMA announced they had signed Jenkins to a long term promotional agreement and he will make his debut in the summer.[7]
Jenkins took on Mike Barreras at Bellator 97. He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[8]
Jenkins returned to the Bellator cage at Bellator 100 against LaRue Burley on September 20, 2013. He suffered the first defeat of his professional MMA career as he was stopped by Burley via strikes in the third round.
Championships and accomplishments
Collegiate wrestling
- National Collegiate Athletic Association[9]
- NCAA Division I All-American out of Arizona State University (2011) and Penn State University (2008)
- NCAA Division I 157 lb: Champion out of Arizona State University (2011)
- NCAA Division I 149 lb: Runner-up out of Penn State University (2008)
- Big Ten Conference 149 lb: Runner-up out of Penn State University (2008)
- Big Ten Conference 149 lb: 6th place out of Penn State University (2007)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 6 matches | 5 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–1 | Ian Rammel | TKO (punches) | Bellator 109 | November 22, 2013 | 3 | 2:38 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 4–1 | LaRue Burley | TKO (punches) | Bellator 100 | September 20, 2013 | 3 | 3:40 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | Mike Barreras | TKO (punches) | Bellator 97 | July 31, 2013 | 2 | 1:05 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | Bellator Debut |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Jesus Adame | Submission (rear naked choke) | RFA 3: Stevenson vs. Cochrane | June 30, 2012 | 1 | 1:08 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Chris Gomez | Submission (rear naked choke) | TPF 12: Second Coming | March 9, 2012 | 1 | 2:07 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Josh Williams | Submission (strikes) | TPF 11: Redemption | December 2, 2011 | 1 | 2:04 | Lemoore, California, United States |
References
- ↑ "MMA - Fists of Fortune DVD Magazine - Issue 1 (Complete)". youtube.com. March 26, 2012. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
- ↑ "Jenkins steals Penn State's thunder". NCAA.com. 2011-03-21. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
- ↑ "Undefeated prospect Bubba Jenkins signs with Bellator MMA". MMAJunkie.com. 2013-05-31. Retrieved 2013-05-31.
- ↑ "RFA signs NCAA Division I national champion Bubba Jenkins". OnTheMat.com. 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
- ↑ "Bubba Jenkins vs. Jesus Adame continue Wrestling vs. Boxing rivalry at RFA 3". OnTheMat.com. 2012-05-31. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
- ↑ "Jon Jones reveals TUF 17 coaching staff includes former UFC champ Frank Mir and NCAA Division I wrestling champ Bubba Jenkins". Yahoo.com. 2012-10-31. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
- ↑ "Bellator MMA signs Bubba Jenkins". TheMMAReport.com. May 31, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2013.
- ↑ "Lightweight king Michael Chandler puts 'Caveman' Rickels on ice in Bellator 97 headliner". Sherdog.com. July 31, 2013. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
- ↑ "Bubba Jenkins - Arizona State Sun Devils". thesundevils.com.
- Jenkins, Bubba. "MMA - Fists of Fortune DVD Magazine - Issue 1 (Complete)". MMA - Fists of Fortune DVD Magazine - Issue 1 (Complete). youtube.com. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
- Jenkins, Bubba. "Bubba Jenkins". Bubba Jenkins. Sherdog. Retrieved 2011-12-20.
- Jenkins, Bubba. "Player Bio: Bubba Jenkins". Player Bio: Bubba Jenkins. CBS ineractive. Retrieved 2011-12-20.
- Jenkins, Bubba. "Bubba Jenkins". Bubba Jenkins. Penn State. Retrieved 2011-12-20.
- Gould, KJ. "NCAA Champion Bubba Jenkins Makes Pro MMA Debut Tonight at Tachi Palace Fights 11". NCAA Champion Bubba Jenkins Makes Pro MMA Debut Tonight at Tachi Palace Fights 11. Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2011-12-20.