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CKC 4-Got Gumby? PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Desean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy War (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Pick the World Up. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desean Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy War!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a hook to the side of War's head but War sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract War.
War tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
War avoids the body shot from Jackson.
War tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with War but War pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
War throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a combination
and War counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Desean Jackson has been cut.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
War gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson keeps control of War as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
War tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
War jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. War gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
War connects with a body shot.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
War throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, jab by War - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick lands from War that sends Jackson to the canvas. Jackson tries to scramble back to his feet but War brings him back down into side control.
Jackson is rocked!
War stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A combination from War does no damage.
War throws a right and a left that both miss.
War works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Desean Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a straight left.
War changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but War manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Desean Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy War.
War connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
War tries a head kick but it misses.
War throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
War shoots and misses
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
War decides to pull guard.
War wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
War keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson stands up and waves to War to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged War in a clinch.
War takes a knee right on the jaw!
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into War's ribcage.
Jackson manages to pull guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson pushes War off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
War tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson drives through and clinches with War against the cage.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but War pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy War dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desean Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
War tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
War tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson tries for a takedown but War manages to get underhooks.
War goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but War blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson prevents War from breaking the clinch.
Jackson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. War is trying to keep an underhook but Jackson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and War reverses the position - he's now on top in Jackson's guard.
War looking to pass the guard.
War looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two 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.
Jackson 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.
Jackson gets to his feet - War follows without any prompting.
Jackson rushes War and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and War moves out of range easily.
Desean Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but War circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and War counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desean Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson wants to control but War is having none of it.
War thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson tries to hold on but War pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
War punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jackson tries to buck War off but he can't manage it.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson avoids a strike by War and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in War's guard! Fantastic escape!
Jackson 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.
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 Desean Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desean Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
War rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
War fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
War is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson lands with a hook. War tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
War wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
War circles away from the clinch attempt.
War takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a takedown but War manages to get underhooks.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
War is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but War swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and War counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. War lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
War is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but War pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson gets a clinch.
War takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from War.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but War blocks it.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
War tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
War jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. War gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson has War up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. War is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desean Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but War shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged War in a clinch.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but War gets the underhooks and prevents it.
War breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desean Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desean Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Jihad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricci Marconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marconi's choice of entrance music: Grounds for Divorce. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ricci Marconi enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Jihad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricci Marconi!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jihad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marconi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marconi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jihad misses with a few strikes there.
Jihad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marconi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marconi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marconi rushes Jihad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marconi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jihad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marconi scores with a knee to the head.
Marconi with a knee to the head.
It looks like Joey Jihad has been cut.
Marconi prevents Jihad from breaking the clinch.
Marconi scores with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marconi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marconi tries to land a knee to the head but Jihad blocks with his arms.
Marconi crunches a lovely knee into Jihad's ribcage.
Jihad is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marconi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Marconi with a knee to the head.
Marconi connects with a knee to the head.
Marconi slowing the pace effectively.
Marconi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jihad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marconi scores with a knee to the head.
Jihad is rocked!
Marconi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marconi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jihad's face.
Marconi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marconi lands a knee to the head.
Marconi misses with a knee to the head.
Marconi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jihad up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ricci Marconi.
Marconi closes the distance and pushes Jihad back into the cage.
Marconi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jihad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jihad misses with a body punch.
Jihad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marconi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marconi scores with a knee to the head.
Marconi taking a breather.
Jihad takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Marconi.
Marconi has Jihad pressed against the cage.
Jihad takes an elbow to the forehead.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marconi lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Marconi.
Marconi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marconi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marconi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marconi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marconi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jihad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marconi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jihad blocks it with crossed arms.
Marconi lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Marconi.
A knee to the head by Marconi.
Marconi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jihad blocks it with crossed arms.
Jihad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jihad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marconi has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jihad can't break the clinch.
Marconi lands a knee to the body.
Marconi lands an elbow inside that Jihad shrugs off.
Jihad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marconi controlling the action here for a moment.
Marconi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jihad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marconi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jihad's face.
Marconi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marconi effectively controlling the action here.
Marconi connects with a knee to the head.
Marconi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jihad blocks it with crossed arms.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marconi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jihad misses with a punch on the inside.
Jihad misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jihad can't break the clinch.
Marconi lands a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marconi as Jihad tries to tie him up.
Jihad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marconi has him pressed against the cage.
Jihad takes an elbow to the temple.
Marconi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marconi throws a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Marconi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marconi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jihad wants to get back to striking at distance but Marconi won't allow it.
Marconi scores with a knee to the head.
Marconi with a knee to the head.
Jihad can't find room to land a body shot as Marconi controls the action.
Knees to the body from Marconi.
Nice body punch from Jihad - that landed with a thud.
Marconi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marconi missing with knees to the body.
Marconi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jihad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marconi's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marconi blocks an uppercut.
Marconi landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marconi misses with a knee to the head.
Marconi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jihad.
Jihad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marconi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jihad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marconi's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jihad has had enough of the clinch but Marconi keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricci Marconi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Jihad's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jihad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marconi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marconi has closed the distance and engaged Jihad in a clinch.
Marconi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marconi keeps control of Jihad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marconi slowing the pace effectively.
Jihad tries to throw a body punch but Marconi avoids it by throwing Jihad back against the cage.
Marconi stalls.
Marconi scores a nice knee to the body.
Marconi prevents Jihad from breaking the clinch.
Marconi lands a nice knee to the body.
Jihad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marconi has him pressed against the cage.
Jihad tries to stall but Marconi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jihad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marconi has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marconi.
Marconi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jihad's face.
Marconi lands a nice knee to the body.
Marconi scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Marconi to work.
Ricci Marconi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marconi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marconi lands an elbow that stopped Jihad in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi has Jihad pushed against the cage.
Marconi lands a damaging elbow.
Marconi avoiding damage.
Jihad looking to stall.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
Marconi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marconi with a knee to the head.
Jihad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marconi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marconi connects with a knee to the head.
Marconi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marconi lands a knee to the head.
Marconi with a knee to the head.
Marconi missing with knees to the body.
Marconi keeps control of Jihad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marconi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marconi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jihad blocks it with crossed arms.
Marconi lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jihad has had enough of the clinch but Marconi keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marconi.
Jihad digs a right hand into Marconi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marconi's gas tank.
Marconi lands a knee to the head.
Marconi stalling against the cage.
Jihad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marconi.
Knees to the body from Marconi.
Marconi controlling the action here for a moment.
Jihad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marconi tries to land knees in the clinch but Jihad avoids the damage to the body.
Jihad avoiding damage as Marconi throws knees to the body.
Jihad has had enough of the clinch but Marconi keeps him there for the moment.
Marconi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marconi with a knee to the head.
Jihad wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Marconi.
Marconi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jihad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marconi wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconi lands a knee to the body.
Marconi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jihad wants to break free but Marconi has control.
Marconi misses with a knee to the head.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marconi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jihad's face.
Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marconi lands a nice knee to the body.
Jihad tries a body shot but Marconi blocks it.
Marconi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marconi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A knee to the head by Marconi.
Jihad has had enough of the clinch but Marconi keeps him there for the moment.
Marconi lands a knee to the head.
Marconi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jihad's face.
Jihad has had enough of the clinch but Marconi keeps him there for the moment.
Marconi lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Marconi.
Marconi misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jihad can't break the clinch.
Marconi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jihad's face.
Marconi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jihad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marconi crunches a lovely knee into Jihad's ribcage.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Marconi.
Jihad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jihad is trying to break the clinch but Marconi has him pressed against the cage.
Marconi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jihad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marconi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jihad tries to stall but Marconi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marconi crunches a lovely knee into Jihad's ribcage.
Marconi prevents Jihad from breaking the clinch.
Marconi blocks an uppercut.
Marconi scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Marconi.
Marconi throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Marconi to work.
Marconi blocking some punches.
Jihad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marconi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricci Marconi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Jihad's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Marconi is looking to clinch but Jihad is avoiding it.
Jihad lands a jab to the head.
Jihad just misses with a punch to the body.
Jihad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jihad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marconi taking a breather.
Jihad takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marconi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Marconi.
Jihad can't break the clinch.
Marconi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jihad's face.
Marconi with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marconi controlling the action here for a moment.
Jihad is trying to stall.
Jihad can't break the clinch.
Marconi lands a knee to the head.
Jihad wants to break free but Marconi has control.
Marconi lands a nice knee to the body.
Marconi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marconi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jihad wants to break free but Marconi has control.
Marconi tries to land a knee to the head but Jihad blocks with his arms.
Marconi landing knees to the body.
Marconi scores a nice knee to the body.
Marconi lands a knee to the head.
Marconi misses with a knee strike.
Jihad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jihad wants to get back to striking at distance but Marconi won't allow it.
Jihad managing to block the knees to the body from Marconi.
Marconi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside.
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.
Jihad lands a nice uppercut.
Marconi blocks the elbow strike.
Marconi misses with a knee to the head.
Marconi taking a breather.
Jihad avoiding damage.
Jihad wants to get back to striking at distance but Marconi won't allow it.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
Marconi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jihad's face.
Jihad takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marconi missing with knees to the body.
Marconi tries to land a knee to the head but Jihad blocks with his arms.
Come on Marconi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jihad is looking to break free of the clinch but Marconi has double underhooks.
Jihad tries to throw a body punch but Marconi avoids it by throwing Jihad back against the cage.
Marconi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marconi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jihad wants to break free but Marconi has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Marconi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jihad takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jihad misses with a body punch.
Jihad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marconi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marconi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
Marconi is pushing Jihad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marconi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jihad stalling in the clinch but Marconi improves position.
Marconi scores with a knee to the head.
Marconi lands a nice elbow.
Marconi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marconi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jihad blocks it with crossed arms.
Marconi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marconi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jihad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marconi prevents Jihad from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marconi tries to land a knee to the head but Jihad blocks with his arms.
Marconi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jihad's face.
Jihad wants to get back to striking at distance but Marconi won't allow it.
Marconi avoiding damage.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Marconi.
Jihad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marconi has him pressed against the cage.
Joey Jihad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marconi landing knees to the body.
Jihad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marconi lands an elbow just above Jihad 's eye.
Marconi is stalling here.
Marconi landing knees to the head.
Jihad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marconi slows down the pace here.
Jihad misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jihad misses with a punch on the inside.
Marconi scores a nice knee to the body.
Marconi with a knee to the head.
Ricci Marconi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marconi scores with a knee to the head.
Marconi avoids the elbow strike from Jihad, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricci Marconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marconi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricci Marconi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dawkins Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gipson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dawkins Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gipson Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown is struggling to control the position.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Dawkins Sanchez has been cut.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown lands a knee to the head.
Brown landing knees to the head.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Dawkins Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Brown! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gipson Brown!
Gipson Brown is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Bob looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gonzalez tries to score with some ground and pound. Bob controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gonzalez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bob down.
Gonzalez has an Americana. Bob didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gonzalez is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gonzalez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Felix Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gumby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tick Tock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gumby Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Hunter!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a right hand that Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunter also avoids with ease.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunter throws a combination that misses
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunter's guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Hunter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones fails to advance to Hunter's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thowing shots but they're missing.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hunter stops Jones from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jones trying to control but Hunter is having none of it.
Jones has hold of Hunter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hunter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hunter blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones wants to take Hunter's back but he can't do it this time.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hunter turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunter wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunter wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gumby Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunter checks it well.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones trying to control the position but Hunter is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunter, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter gets back to half guard.
Jones is working for a kimura but Hunter is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice combination there by Hunter.
Hunter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hunter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hunter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position but Hunter is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hunter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Hunter.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones is letting Hunter control him for a moment.
Hunter wants to stand but Jones is controlling his arm.
Hunter scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Hunter postures up.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunter off and has taken his back!
Jones looking for the choke from the back.
Jones looking to break Hunter's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hunter remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hunter is having to fend off submission attempts from Jones, who is looking to sink in the choke. Jones doesn't have the hooks in though and Hunter manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Jones controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hunter has passed into half guard!
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Hunter has mounted him!
Hunter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
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 Gumby Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Hunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones shoots in but Hunter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gumby Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Hunter's takedown attempt.
Hunter prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to pull guard but Hunter holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones gets control of Hunter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Jones controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumby Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Hunter wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunter is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Hunter counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Hunter to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is pressing down on Hunter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunter is holding on for now.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but Hunter won't allow it.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones throws a strike but Hunter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hunter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Hunter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gumby Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gumby Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunter counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hunter sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hunter is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to advance position but Hunter won't allow it.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
Jones prevents Hunter from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunter. Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Hunter tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunter dives on top into guard.
Hunter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones is trying to keep Hunter in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hunter should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jones has tightened it up now! Hunter should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gumby Jones!
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