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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jody Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bralynn Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bralynn Jenkins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jody Cohen's chin.
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215 lbs
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195 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bralynn Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins tries to clinch but Cohen is having none of it.
As Jenkins tries to get set, Cohen tries to push him back and clinch up but Jenkins manages to avoid the attempt.
Bralynn Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cohen gets caught napping as Jenkins dives in and scores a takedown. Cohen manages to retain guard.
Cohen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cohen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cohen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jenkins is aware though and is defending well.
Cohen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jenkins is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cohen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cohen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cohen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cohen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cohen!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Cohen working away.
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.
Cohen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jenkins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cohen stands up and beckons Jenkins to his feet.
Cohen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cohen was covering up waiting for the punch and Jenkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cohen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jenkins looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cohen is trying to defend but Jenkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cohen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jenkins is on him like a limpet, forcing Cohen back against the cage.
Cohen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jenkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cohen wants to stall.
Cohen tries to pull guard but Jenkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cohen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jody Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins jumps guard and drags Cohen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cohen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Jenkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jenkins manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Jenkins's guard.
Cohen postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Cohen controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jody Cohen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jenkins.
Cohen wants to control but Jenkins postures up.
Cohen throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Cohen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cohen tries to control but Jenkins manages to take his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohen tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Cohen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jenkins is on him like a limpet, forcing Cohen back against the cage.
Jenkins managing to block the knees to the body from Cohen.
Cohen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cohen tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cohen stalling against the cage.
Cohen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cohen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jenkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cohen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jenkins defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Cohen.
Jenkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cohen has an active guard here but Jenkins has managed to pass into half guard.
Jenkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Jenkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but Cohen dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jenkins wants to take a breather but Cohen is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins wants to clinch.
Bralynn Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cohen gets caught napping as Jenkins dives in and scores a takedown. Cohen manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bralynn Jenkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cohen forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
Cohen is trying to break free.
Cohen just leaning against Jenkins, taking a breather.
Cohen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jody Cohen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cohen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohen trying to control from the bottom.
Jenkins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jenkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throwing shots but Cohen is blocking nicely.
Cohen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cohen looking to control.
Cohen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cohen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cohen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jenkins uses it to pass to side control.
Jenkins just content to control the position.
Cohen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jenkins off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen keeps control of the position easily here as Jenkins tries to buck him off.
Cohen gets his hands free as Jenkins looks to control.
Jenkins trying to get back to his feet but Cohen is in full control for now.
Jenkins just trying to survive but Cohen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four 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.
Cohen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jenkins to escape the position.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Jenkins has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cohen.
Jenkins tries to roll but Cohen sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins prevents Cohen from getting a body triangle.
Cohen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jenkins doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jody Cohen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cohen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jody Cohen!
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mgr
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RATING
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