Bubba Jenkins (born February 5, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist and former amateur wrestler.

He has also notably competed for Bellator MMA, Absolute Championship Berkut, Professional Fighters League (PFL), and Brave Combat Federation, where he was a former champion.

[2] Sophomore: Before the season started, Jenkins won a gold medal at the Junior World Championships in freestyle at 66 kilograms.

[3] Competed at 149 pounds in college, during the season he downed the accomplished Jordan Burroughs in a close 3-2 ending match.

Went 2–2 at the Big Tens, downing Lance Palmer twice and losing to Brent Metcalf and Josh Churella, placing fifth and going to the NCAAs where he did exceptionally well going 4-1 and becoming the runner-up.

Went 2-0 prior to the finals at the Big Ten Championship, where he suffered an injury and was forced to forfeit and earn runner-up honors.

[7] In his first and only year with the Sun Devils, Jenkins captured an NCAA title by pinning previously unbeaten Nittany Lion and future World Champion and Olympic gold medalist David Taylor in the finals.

[8] Jenkins wrestled two-time NCAA champion (2011 and 2013) Jordan Oliver in a folkstyle match on November 1–3, at the 2013 Who's Number One dual meet.

[9] Jenkins was scheduled to wrestle against Kyle Dake in a freestyle match on December 1 at the 2013 Grapple at the Garden event.

However, Dake pulled out due to an injury suffered while competing and was replaced by 2012 NCAA champion Frank Molinaro, in a folkstyle match instead.

[13] Jenkins made his mixed martial arts debut in the Lightweight division on December 2, 2011 at Tachi Palace Fights 11: Redemption.

[16] Jenkins quickly slammed Adame to the ground and submitted him via Rear Naked Choke at 1:08 of the first round.

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.

[17] 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.

The following November, Jenkins would defeat Ian Rammel due to strikes in the third round at Bellator 109.

[27] Jenkins made his promotional debut against the reigning featherweight champion Elias Boudegzdame at Brave CF 16 on September 21, 2018.

[28] On July 25, 2019, Jenkins successfully defended his featherweight title by first-round TKO against Lucas Martins at Brave CF 24.

[30] Jenkins faced former collegiate wrestling rival Lance Palmer in his promotional debut, on April 23, 2021 at PFL 1.

[35] Jenkins faced Chris Wade in the Semifinals off the Featherweight tournament on August 27, 2021 at PFL 9.

[45] Jenkins faced Brendan Loughnane in the finals of the Featherweight tournament on November 25, 2022 at PFL 10.

[51] In the Featherweight semi-finals, Jenkins faced Jesus Pinedo in the main event at PFL 7 on August 4, 2023.