PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Bloomfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Bloomfield acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Cohen
vs
Bloomfield

185 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

184 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Bloomfield!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloomfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Cohen scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cohen thowing shots but they're missing.
Cohen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Cohen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bloomfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cohen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cohen wants to control the pace but Bloomfield is squirming around nicely.
Cohen controlling his opponent.
Bloomfield is trying to escape the mount.

Cohen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bloomfield is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bloomfield and Cohen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Cohen is trying to get an arm triangle but Bloomfield is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen trying to control the position but Bloomfield is working away.

Cohen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bloomfield has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cohen tries for a kimura but Bloomfield is defending well.
Bloomfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cohen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Cohen is trying to get an arm triangle but Bloomfield is defending well.
Bloomfield tries to improve position but can't.
Bloomfield wants to control but Cohen postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Cohen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bloomfield gets back to half guard.
Bloomfield won't allow Cohen to pass to mount.
Cohen is keen to just control but Bloomfield is a slippery customer.

Bloomfield makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cohen enables Bloomfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cohen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bloomfield cracks Cohen with a solid left hand.

Cohen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bloomfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cohen is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cohen has his hands on Bloomfield's head, controlling the position.
Cohen keeping moving, preventing Bloomfield from controlling successfully.

Cohen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cohen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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.
Bloomfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jerry Bloomfield.

Cohen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bloomfield to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bloomfield wants to control from the top but Cohen keeps moving.

Cohen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bloomfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bloomfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bloomfield pushing down on Cohen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Bloomfield will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cohen with a poor takedown

so Bloomfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Cohen is looking for a triangle but Bloomfield pushes his legs off easily.
Bloomfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloomfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Bloomfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bloomfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cohen looking to control.
Bloomfield is working Cohen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Cohen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bloomfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bloomfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloomfield postures up in Cohen's guard and throws a big left but Cohen blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloomfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cohen is keeping the position for now.

Cohen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bloomfield defends well.
Bloomfield connects with a couple of short punches.
Bloomfield advances position into side control!
Bloomfield trying to control the position but Cohen is working away.
Cohen is trying to control Bloomfield's posture but Bloomfield avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bloomfield controlling the position.
Cohen sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bloomfield in particular looking to stall.
Cohen trying to control here.
Cohen tries to roll over but Bloomfield keeps him under control.
Cohen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bloomfield is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloomfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cohen trying to control but Bloomfield postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Cohen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bloomfield did well to prevent Cohen getting side control.
Bloomfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cohen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cohen's back!
Bloomfield throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Cohen trying to control the hands but Bloomfield won't let him.
Cohen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bloomfield.
Bloomfield is trying to stick to Cohen's back but Cohen is turning into Bloomfield. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bloomfield's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cohen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloomfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloomfield has control of Cohen's left arm, preventing Cohen from doing any damage.
Bloomfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cohen is one step ahead there.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloomfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloomfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cohen trying to control but Bloomfield is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Caleb Cohen.
Bloomfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bloomfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cohen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Bloomfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cohen with a poor takedown

and Bloomfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cohen won't be happy with that.
Cohen tries to bench press Bloomfield off him but Bloomfield keeps the position.

Bloomfield decides to stand back up. Bloomfield steps back and let's Cohen get back to his feet.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Bloomfield circles away easily

and Bloomfield counters with a shoot takedown. Cohen fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloomfield trying to control but Cohen is working from the bottom.
Cohen managing to control the position.
Cohen working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Cohen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bloomfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloomfield wants to control from the top but Cohen keeps moving.
Cohen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Bloomfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cohen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bloomfield has managed to get both his arms back between Cohen's legs - danger averted.
Bloomfield has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cohen is proving hard to escape from.
Bloomfield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jerry Bloomfield wasn't active enough on the ground.

Cohen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cohen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bloomfield keeps working.
Bloomfield is trying to control Cohen's posture but Cohen avoids it.

Cohen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bloomfield is looking for a sweep.
Bloomfield wants to get back to his feet.
Cohen is looking to take a break and control but Bloomfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen working away.
Bloomfield is looking for a sweep.

Cohen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Cohen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bloomfield has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bloomfield holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bloomfield is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cohen off and has taken his back!
Cohen turns into Bloomfield and is now in his guard.

Cohen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Bloomfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bloomfield manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Bloomfield's guard.

Cohen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bloomfield dives on top into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Bloomfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bloomfield has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Bloomfield!