Adrienna Jenkins (born July 22, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Women's Featherweight division of Bellator. She currently works as a MMA referee/ judge.

Adrienna Jenkins
Born (1984-07-22) July 22, 1984 (age 40)
Kauai, Hawaii, United States
Other namesAJ
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Fighting out ofOceanside, California, United States
TeamMiletich Martial Arts
Years active2004–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins19
By knockout8
By submission10
By disqualification1
Losses6
By knockout2
By submission3
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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Jenkins made her MMA debut in 2004, at WEC 9 - Cold Blooded against Keri Scarr. She won by disqualification after she was hit with an illegal upkick and knee.

Jenkins fought Alisa Cantwell at XFO 3 losing in the first round via submission due to punches. She quickly returned in a month after submitting Shelby Walker at HOOKnSHOOT - Evolution 2.[1]

Jenkins went undefeated from November 6, 2004 to February 10, 2007 with a record of 10-1. Her streak ended when she took on Kelly Kobold. Jenkins quickly rebounded off the loss by winning her next 7 fights with one of those wins coming over Bellator & Invicta FC Sarah Schneider in the first round of the FCF Women's Bantamweight Grand Prix.[2]

Jenkins took on Jan Finney in the semi-finals, losing via split decision.[3] Jenkins then replaced Finney in the finals of the tournament after FCF released her so she could fight in Strikeforce.[4] Adrienna was now taking on future UFC vet Shayna Baszler in the Grand Prix final. She lost via first round submission.[5]

Jenkins lost her third straight fight when she took on Tonya Evinger at RW 8 - Cage Supremacy, which saw Jenkins leave the sport.[6]

Jenkins made a return after five-year hiatus to take on Kelsey Jorgenson. She won via TKO in just 27 seconds.

Bellator

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Jenkins made her Bellator debut at Bellator 137 taking on Arlene Blencowe.[7] she lost via TKO.[8]

Jenkins returned at Bellator 141 against Lissette Neri.[9] she won via first-round TKO.[10]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
25 matches 19 wins 6 losses
By knockout 8 2
By submission 10 3
By decision 0 1
By disqualification 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 19-6 Lissette Neri TKO (Punches) Bellator 141 August 28, 2015 1 2:38 Temecula, California, United States
Loss 18-6 Arlene Blencowe TKO (Punches) Bellator 137 May 15, 2015 1 4:08 Temecula, California, United States
Win 18-5 Kelsey Jorgenson TKO (Punches) Gladiator Challenge - California State Championship Series April 11, 2015 1 0:27 San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss 17-5 Tonya Evinger TKO (Elbows and Punches) RW 8 - Cage Supremacy July 17, 2010 2 3:16 Salamanca, New York, United States
Loss 17-4 Shayna Baszler Submission (Armbar) Freestyle Cage Fighting 42 June 12, 2010 1 2:12 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States FCF Grand Prix Finals. (Jenkins replaced Finney she signed with Strikeforce.)
Loss 17-3 Jan Finney Decision (Split) Freestyle Cage Fighting 40 March 27, 2010 3 5:00 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States FCF Grand Prix Semi-finals.
Win 17-2 Sarah Schneider Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Freestyle Cage Fighting 39 January 30, 2010 2 3:07 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States FCF Grand Prix Quarter-finals.
Win 16-2 Krista Stufflebeem TKO (Punches) Extreme Challenge 137 October 17, 2009 1 1:06 Iowa, United States
Win 15-2 Sarah Patterson Submission (Armbar) MFC 8 - Ultimate Outlaws August 14, 2009 1 1:36 Iowa, United States
Win 14-2 Sarah Oriza Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) The Cage Inc. - Battle at the Border 2 June 12, 2009 1 1:03 Hankinson, North Dakota, United States
Win 13-2 Jessica Nickerson Submission (Punches) Extreme Challenge 127 April 25, 2009 1 0:51 Iowa, United States
Win 12-2 Constance Griffiths TKO (Punches) MFC 3 - Outdoor War August 16, 2008 1 1:53 Centerville, Iowa, United States
Win 11-2 Akulina Kvokov TKO (Punches) MCF 3 - Contagious May 5, 2007 1 0:37 Iowa, United States
Loss 10-2 Kelly Kobold Submission (Punches) NFF - The Breakout March 10, 2007 1 3:26 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win 10-1 Brook Scott Submission (Punches) Royalty Fight Night 2 February 10, 2007 1 0:30 Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States
Win 9-1 Heather Brade Submission (Punches) War Party Cage Fighting 4 November 11, 2006 1 0:27 Marshalltown, Iowa, United States
Win 8-1 Lindsay Franks TKO (Punches) Extreme Challenge 73 October 28, 2006 1 0:46 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win 7-1 Samantha Smith Submission (Armbar) FF 3 - Helena Havoc September 9, 2006 1 0:56 Helena, Montana, United States
Win 6-1 Sonya Sargeant TKO (Punches) Greensparks - Full Contact Fighting 1 August 19, 2006 1 N\A Clive, Iowa, United States
Win 5-1 Samantha Smith Submission (Armbar) Extreme Challenge 69 July 22, 2006 1 2:07 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win 4-1 Amanda Marohl TKO (Punches) MCC 2 - Midwest Xplosion April 8, 2006 1 1:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 3-1 Cindy Romero Submission (Slam) UCS - Battle at the Barn 10 September 10, 2005 1 N\A Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Win 2-1 Shelby Walker Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) HOOKnSHOOT - Evolution 2 November 6, 2004 1 1:27 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Loss 1-1 Alisa Cantwell Submission (Punches) XFO 3 October 2, 2004 1 1:17 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win 1-0 Keri Scarr DQ (Illegal Soccer Kick and Knee) WEC 9 January 16, 2004 1 N\A Lemoore, California, United States

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Exclusive Interview With Adrienna "AJ" Jenkins". mmarising.com. 2010-03-09.
  2. ^ "135-Pound Women's Grand Prix Begins Jan. 30". mmafighting.com. 2010-01-12.
  3. ^ "Baszler, Finney Advance In FCF Grand Prix". MMARising.com. 2010-03-28. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
  4. ^ "Cris Cyborg vs Jan Finney Planned For June 26th". MMARising.com. 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
  5. ^ "Shayna Baszler Wins FCF Women's Grand Prix". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
  6. ^ "Evinger Dominates Jenkins At Raging Wolf 8". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  7. ^ "Arlene Blencowe vs. Adrienna Jenkins Set For Bellator 137". combatpress.com. Retrieved 2015-04-15.
  8. ^ "Arlene Blencowe stops Adrienna Jenkins to win Bellator debut". fightnewsaustralia.com. Retrieved 2015-05-18.
  9. ^ "Neri vs Jenkins Added to Bellator 141 Prelims". girlsfightmma.com. Retrieved 2015-07-27.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "Bellator 141 results: Live streaming play-by-play updates for 'Guillard vs Girtz' online". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2015-08-28.