PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jody Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeMark DeNethial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Cohen
vs
DeNethial

196 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jody Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeMark DeNethial!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNethial tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Cohen counter with a right hand.
DeNethial tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cohen counters with a lovely straight right hand!

DeNethial drives through and clinches with Cohen against the cage.

DeNethial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for DeNethial, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cohen throws a big counter combination but DeNethial scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DeNethial tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Cohen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for DeNethial!
DeNethial wants to get back to his feet but Cohen is dominant here and he's now got DeNethial's back!
DeNethial wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cohen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cohen working for a choke but DeNethial is defending well.
DeNethial trying to get back to his feet but Cohen is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNethial is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
DeNethial looks winded!
DeNethial is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cohen looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Cohen.
DeNethial is trying to stand back up.

Cohen looking for the choke but no joy.

Cohen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. DeNethial is defending well though. Cohen let's go of the attempt for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cohen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
DeNethial is trying to get back to his feet but Cohen has full control of the position and if anything, DeNethial has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

DeNethial defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
DeNethial is trying to get back to his feet but Cohen has full control of the position and if anything, DeNethial has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cohen biding his time, looking for the opening.