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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harris Stafford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bralynn Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris Stafford has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harris Stafford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bralynn Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stafford moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stafford dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Jenkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stafford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stafford kicks Jenkins off and gets to his feet.
Jenkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stafford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins controlling the action here.
Stafford wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafford is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stafford avoid being mounted?
Stafford is trying to get back to full guard.
Stafford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
Stafford trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stafford trying to hold on to Jenkins's head to control him but Jenkins postures up.
Stafford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stafford wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.
Jenkins won't allow Stafford to sweep him here.
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.
Stafford wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.
Jenkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jenkins stands and throws Stafford's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stafford is looking to get back to his feet here but Jenkins is keeping cool and he's managed to take Stafford's back.
Jenkins is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Stafford rolls, trying to escape but Jenkins keeps control of the position.
Jenkins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jenkins keeps control of the position as Stafford tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafford trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jenkins tightening his grip on Stafford, looking for the choke.
Jenkins missing with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins missing with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins is not going to allow Stafford to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Stafford's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jenkins controlling the position well here. Stafford rolled but Jenkins kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has the hooks in. Stafford is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jenkins has good solid back control here.
Stafford trying to control the position but Jenkins manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Stafford do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stafford just trying to survive but Jenkins is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jenkins just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins misses with punches from the back.
Jenkins somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bralynn Jenkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stafford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Jenkins is working Stafford over against the cage.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stafford is looking for a takedown.
Jenkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stafford uses from the top position.
Jenkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stafford manages to get himself to full guard.
Stafford looking to control.
Jenkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenkins is pushing down on Stafford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stafford is fighting to maintain full guard but Jenkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jenkins stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafford is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Stafford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jenkins looking to control but Stafford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jenkins controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stafford is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Stafford can't escape the position.
Stafford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but Stafford is having none of it.
Stafford stands up from Jenkins's guard - Stafford perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stafford blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Stafford gets caught flat footed, as Jenkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
Stafford looking to control.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stafford controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Stafford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stafford looking to control but Jenkins passes into half guard.
Stafford tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stafford throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jenkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stafford is trying to get back to full guard.
Stafford trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jenkins manages to pass to mount!
Stafford is working to get back to half guard.
Jenkins controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stafford regains half guard.
Jenkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bralynn Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stafford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jenkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stafford wants to improve his position but instead Jenkins has moved into half guard.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but Stafford dodges it nicely.
Jenkins is trying to control. Stafford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jenkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stafford is trying to get back to full guard.
Stafford is trying to stand.
Bralynn Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stafford is just riding it out for now. Jenkins eventually gives up the hold.
Jenkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Stafford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stafford is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stafford avoid being mounted?
Jenkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jenkins prevents Stafford from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stafford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stafford is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stafford wants to control but Jenkins postures up.
Stafford tries to bench press Jenkins off him but Jenkins keeps the position.
Stafford is trying to control Jenkins's posture but Jenkins avoids it.
Stafford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jenkins postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stafford to stand up.
Jenkins forces Stafford back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins gets through Stafford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jenkins is pushing Stafford up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Jenkins's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Stafford is trying to pull guard but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins pulls Stafford into guard.
Jenkins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stafford stands and steps away. Jenkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jenkins looking to score a takedown here. Stafford is defending well but Jenkins drives through and ends up in Stafford's guard.
Stafford trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Stafford is keeping the position.
Stafford being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stafford is looking for a triangle but Jenkins pushes his legs off easily.
Jenkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jenkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jenkins is controlling the pace.
Harris Stafford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bralynn Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stafford is trying to maintain the position but Jenkins is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bralynn Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jenkins 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bralynn Jenkins!
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energy
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