PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Gimmick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gimmick comes to the cage accompanied by Six Feet Under - War Is Coming. On his way into the cage it seems that Justin Gimmick has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Justin Gimmick seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Gimmick
vs
Jackson

177 cm
25
162 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

164 cm
26
163 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Gimmick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gimmick wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gimmick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gimmick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimmick.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gimmick ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Gimmick.
Gimmick wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gimmick is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Gimmick circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gimmick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gimmick blocks a jab.
Gimmick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson swings for the body but Gimmick moves out of range.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Gimmick is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab to Gimmick's midsection.
Gimmick misses with a looping left.
Gimmick clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gimmick misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Gimmick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Justin Gimmick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jackson.
Gimmick wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Gimmick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gimmick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gimmick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gimmick lands a jab to the head.
Gimmick throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Gimmick has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Gimmick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.

Gimmick manages to break the clinch.
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!
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gimmick. Gimmick obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gimmick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gimmick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Justin Gimmick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Gimmick, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Gimmick against the cage but Gimmick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson wants to slow Gimmick down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gimmick.
A jab lands there for Gimmick.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Gimmick's head but Gimmick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Gimmick.
Jackson throws the left hand but Gimmick avoids the punch easily.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gimmick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Gimmick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gimmick.
Gimmick looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Gimmick looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Gimmick is out of range.
Gimmick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gimmick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson swings for the body but Gimmick moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick lands a jab to the nose.
Gimmick tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gimmick - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gimmick. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gimmick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Gimmick.
Gimmick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Gimmick.
Gimmick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gimmick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gimmick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gimmick misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gimmick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Gimmick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Gimmick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gimmick connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gimmick slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Gimmick.
Gimmick looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
A slow jab from Gimmick misses its intended target.
Gimmick scores with a decent looking hook.
Gimmick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Gimmick counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gimmick.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Gimmick lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Gimmick lands with a left to the head.
Gimmick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gimmick tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Gimmick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gimmick as he avoids it easily.
Gimmick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gimmick. Gimmick obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Gimmick.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson wants to slow Gimmick down by chopping away at his legs.
Gimmick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Gimmick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gimmick throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Justin Gimmick is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Gimmick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gimmick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Gimmick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gimmick throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
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!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gimmick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Gimmick moves away and avoids it.
A head kick from Gimmick lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gimmick was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gimmick is just out of range.
Gimmick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Gimmick.
Gimmick avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Gimmick misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gimmick.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Gimmick stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gimmick.
Gimmick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gimmick gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Justin Gimmick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick blocks an uppercut.
Gimmick gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gimmick tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Gimmick back against the cage.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Gimmick's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Gimmick keeps him there for the moment.

Gimmick breaks the clinch.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Gimmick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gimmick is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Gimmick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gimmick tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gimmick tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gimmick to the ground. Gimmick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gimmick walks into a jab.
Gimmick throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Gimmick dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gimmick lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Gimmick throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Gimmick swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Gimmick forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Gimmick blocks an uppercut.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gimmick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Gimmick avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gimmick lands a right hand.
Gimmick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Gimmick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gimmick to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimmick needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Gimmick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Gimmick.
Gimmick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gimmick tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Gimmick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gimmick backs up against the cage.
Gimmick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gimmick lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gimmick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Justin Gimmick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Gimmick controls the action.
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!

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gimmick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gimmick manages to avoid it.
Gimmick scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gimmick.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gimmick lands a body shot.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Gimmick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gimmick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Gimmick ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Gimmick moves out of range.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Gimmick's leg but Gimmick calmly moves out of range.
Gimmick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joe Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Gimmick avoids it well.
Gimmick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Gimmick there.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Gimmick counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A good leg kick by Gimmick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gimmick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimmick scores with a push kick.
Gimmick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gimmick duly obliges.
Gimmick lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.

Jackson is rocked!
Gimmick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gimmick finish him?
Gimmick connects with a high kick.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gimmick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Gimmick's head but Gimmick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justin Gimmick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gimmick scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gimmick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gimmick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gimmick lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gimmick lands a high kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Gimmick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gimmick 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Gimmick!
Justin Gimmick retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Justin Gimmick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.