|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Gnocci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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 Hilo, Marco Gnocci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Gnocci on that attempt.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gnocci is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Gnocci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gnocci looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gnocci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gnocci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gnocci is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnocci is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gnocci manages to get to full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Gnocci is working from the bottom.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson won't allow Gnocci to sweep him here.
Gnocci is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Gnocci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gnocci controlling Jackson's posture.
Gnocci working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Gnocci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gnocci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnocci keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Gnocci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gnocci keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gnocci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson looks gassed!
Gnocci manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gnocci prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gnocci clinches up against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gnocci gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gnocci jumps guard.
Gnocci wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gnocci trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gnocci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gnocci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gnocci lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Jackson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnocci landing shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gnocci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gnocci with a couple of short strikes.
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.
Gnocci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Gnocci looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Gnocci takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gnocci missing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnocci working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gnocci looking for the choke but no joy.
Gnocci not allowing Jackson to control his hands.
Gnocci landing with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trapped and Gnocci is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gnocci has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jackson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Will Gnocci go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gnocci looking to break Jackson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jackson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gnocci will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jackson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gnocci.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Gnocci dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Gnocci doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Gnocci tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gnocci is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Gnocci wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Gnocci wants to clinch.
Gnocci looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Gnocci tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gnocci as he jumps to the side.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gnocci is looking to clinch.
Gnocci scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Quinton Jackson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gnocci counters by moving into the clinch.
Marco Gnocci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gnocci.
Gnocci lands a damaging elbow.
Gnocci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Gnocci manages to break the clinch.
Gnocci wants to clinch.
Gnocci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gnocci is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Gnocci closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gnocci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnocci is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marco Gnocci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gnocci working away.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Gnocci keeps moving and retains side control.
Gnocci is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnocci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gnocci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gnocci wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Gnocci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gnocci trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Gnocci is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gnocci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Gnocci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gnocci 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Gnocci!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
34% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
