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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erich Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bralynn Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bralynn Jenkins looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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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, Erich Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bralynn Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham gets tackled into the cage by Jenkins. Jenkins maintains the clinch.
Jenkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cunningham up against the cage.
Cunningham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cunningham struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Cunningham breaks the clinch.
Cunningham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jenkins to the mat! Jenkins manages to get full guard.
Cunningham really is a fat lump.
Cunningham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cunningham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cunningham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jenkins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cunningham is now in half guard.
Cunningham is nestled in close to Jenkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jenkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cunningham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cunningham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Cunningham wants to stand but Jenkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jenkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cunningham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cunningham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cunningham connects with a couple of short punches.
Cunningham wants to get up but he can't break Jenkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cunningham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenkins gets tackled into the cage by Cunningham. Cunningham maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham jumps guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cunningham jumps guard and drags Jenkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cunningham looking to control.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Cunningham.
Cunningham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jenkins controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins won't allow Cunningham to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham leaves Jenkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunningham moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erich Cunningham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jenkins clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cunningham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins clinches up against the cage.
Jenkins pulls guard.
Cunningham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cunningham is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Cunningham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cunningham wants to stand and escape but instead Jenkins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cunningham seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jenkins prevents Cunningham from getting back to his feet.
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.
Cunningham has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jenkins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Cunningham keeps him there for the moment.
Cunningham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cunningham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cunningham breaks the clinch.
Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Cunningham back into the cage.
Jenkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Cunningham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cunningham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.
Cunningham manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins gets a clinch.
Cunningham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bralynn Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham has closed the distance and engaged Jenkins in a clinch.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jenkins is working for takedown but Cunningham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cunningham tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cunningham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cunningham is trying to pull guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erich Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cunningham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cunningham misses with a knee strike.
Cunningham is trying to break free.
Cunningham gets control of Jenkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cunningham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins pushes down on Cunningham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cunningham tries to roll over but Jenkins keeps him under control.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jenkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Cunningham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cunningham tries to kick Jenkins off but Jenkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Erich Cunningham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but Cunningham defending well.
Jenkins trying to control from half guard but Cunningham is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Erich Cunningham will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jenkins forces Cunningham back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cunningham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunningham jumps guard but Jenkins stands there with Cunningham around his waist. Cunningham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cunningham jumps guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erich Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham jumps guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cunningham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Cunningham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cunningham jumps guard but Jenkins stands there with Cunningham around his waist. Cunningham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cunningham jumps guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense.
Cunningham tries to counter by clinching up but Jenkins breaks away and moves out of range.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins is looking to land body kicks.
Jenkins looks for a takedown but Cunningham sprawls well.
Jenkins rushes Cunningham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jenkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cunningham has picked Jenkins up - he's going for a ride! Cunningham dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cunningham wants to work for an arm triangle but Jenkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cunningham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cunningham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is trying to control. Jenkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cunningham stops Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Cunningham slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cunningham tries to keep at a distance but Jenkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cunningham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cunningham has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jenkins uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins prevents Cunningham from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cunningham wriggles free and stands up.
Jenkins rushes Cunningham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins jumps guard and drags Cunningham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins controls Cunningham momentarily but Cunningham frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham tries to stand but Jenkins is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bralynn Jenkins.
I think Cunningham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erich Cunningham!
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