PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Jojo III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jojo III comes to the cage accompanied by Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jojo III
vs
Textmark

195 cm
23
210 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

182 cm
24
222 lbs
9 - 10 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Jojo III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jojo III throws a combination. Textmark tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Justin Textmark has been cut.
Textmark scores with a punch to the head.
Jojo III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Textmark.
Jojo III fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jojo III scores with the left hand. Textmark knows he should have avoided that one.

Textmark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jojo III is trying to defend but Textmark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Textmark seems to be looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jojo III tries to get to full guard but Textmark has control of the leg.
Textmark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Textmark working over Jojo III with some ground and pound. Jojo III looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Jojo III looking for a kimura from the bottom but Textmark passes into side control!
Jojo III is trying to improve his position.
Jojo III manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Textmark wants to control but Jojo III is keeping him busy.
Jojo III is trying to stand.
Jojo III tries to get to full guard but Textmark has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Jojo III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Textmark drops an elbow to the side of Jojo III's head.
Jojo III on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jojo III is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jojo III manages to get to full guard.
Textmark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jojo III wants to improve his position but Textmark is controlling well.
Textmark is trying to control. Jojo III wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Textmark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jojo III kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jojo III is looking to improve his position.
Textmark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jojo III plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Textmark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jojo III wants to get back to full guard but Textmark has mounted him!
Jojo III is trying to escape the mount.
Jojo III is working hard here to advance position.
Textmark lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Textmark working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Textmark looks gassed!
Jojo III is wriggling around trying to escape.
Textmark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Textmark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jojo III really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jojo III bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Textmark controlling Jojo III's posture.
Jojo III wants to pass the guard but Textmark is keeping the position.
Textmark trying to control the position.

Jojo III is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Textmark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Textmark has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Textmark wants to control from the top but Jojo III keeps moving.
Jojo III has momentary wrist control but Textmark slips an elbow through the middle.

Jojo III throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jojo III is on top in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Textmark 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jojo III advances position into side control!
Jojo III working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Textmark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Textmark'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.

Textmark lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jojo III is looking to clinch.
Textmark swings for the body but Jojo III moves out of range.
Jojo III ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Textmark moves away.
Nice body kick there by Jojo III.
Textmark swings for the body but Jojo III moves out of range.
Jojo III scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joey Jojo III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Textmark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Textmark keeps the fight on the outside.
Jojo III throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jojo III looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jojo III tries to clinch but Textmark moves out of range.

Jojo III closes the distance and clinches.
Textmark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jojo III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jojo III unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jojo III throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jojo III misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Textmark.
Textmark is breathing heavily.
Jojo III misses with a knee to the head.
Jojo III tries a knee to the head but Textmark blocks it.
Jojo III misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Textmark.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jojo III tries to land a knee to the head but Textmark blocks with his arms.
Textmark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jojo III pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jojo III misses with an elbow strike.
Textmark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Textmark tries to stall but Jojo III uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jojo III creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jojo III looking to throw knees to the head but Textmark is blocking nicely.
Jojo III unloads a knee to the mid-section. Textmark lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Textmark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Textmark is working Jojo III over against the cage.
Jojo III throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Textmark stalling in the clinch.
Textmark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jojo III.
Jojo III misses with a knee strike.

Textmark pulls Jojo III into guard.
Jojo III tries to stand but Textmark is controlling from the bottom.
Textmark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jojo III looking to pass the guard.

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.

Jojo III got a little sloppy there for a moment and Textmark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jojo III has managed to get both his arms back between Textmark's legs - danger averted.

Jojo III drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Textmark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jojo III has Textmark in his guard.
Textmark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jojo III will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Textmark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jojo III looking for a sweep. Not yet Jojo III, not yet.
Textmark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Textmark stopping the sweep attempt from Jojo III.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Textmark works over Jojo III with some ground and pound from guard.

Textmark drops back looking for a leg! Jojo III is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jojo III manages to kick Textmark off! Textmark jumps back into Jojo III's guard.
Jojo III manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Jojo III is working for a guillotine from mount but Textmark frees his head quite easily.
Justin Textmark has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jojo III swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Textmark is now in Jojo III's guard. A big mistake from Jojo III there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Textmark throwing strikes from guard but Jojo III blocks nicely.
Textmark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Textmark stopping the sweep attempt from Jojo III.
Textmark trying to control but Jojo III is working from the bottom.
Textmark is working Jojo III over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jojo III bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Textmark's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jojo III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jojo III stands up from Textmark's guard - Jojo III perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Jojo III dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Textmark's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Textmark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jojo III.
Jojo III tries to clinch up but Textmark circles away and keeps his distance.
Jojo III wants to clinch up but Textmark keeps it at a distance.
Jojo III wants to clinch.
Jojo III tries to clinch up.
Jojo III throws a one two combo.
Textmark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Textmark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jojo III doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Textmark counters with a shoot takedown. Jojo III fights it but they end up in guard.
Textmark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jojo III works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jojo III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Textmark is one step ahead there.
Textmark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jojo III's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jojo III is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Textmark is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jojo III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jojo III wants to sweep here but Textmark controlling him for the moment.
Textmark is in close to Jojo III's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Textmark trying to control but Jojo III is working from the bottom.

Jojo III had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Textmark defends it easily.

Jojo III looking for a guillotine here but Textmark defends easily.
Textmark trying to control but Jojo III is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Textmark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Textmark is putting a hurting on Jojo III here, landing some big shots from side control.

Textmark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jojo III, who protects the arm well.
Textmark is staying tight to Jojo III's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jojo III is looking to reverse the position.
Jojo III manages to work his way to half guard, despite Textmark's best efforts.
Jojo III is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Textmark is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark prevents Jojo III from improving his position.
Textmark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jojo III is looking for a sweep. Textmark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jojo III throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Textmark.
Textmark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jojo III.
Jojo III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Textmark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Textmark throws a shot from downtown. Jojo III moves away and avoids it.
Jojo III swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jojo III wants to clinch
and Textmark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Textmark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jojo III gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Textmark counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Jojo III looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Textmark has picked Jojo III up and slammed him! Jojo III can't keep hold of the triangle and Textmark manages to pass to side control!
Jojo III is not content to let Textmark control the position.
Textmark sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jojo III is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jojo III is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jojo III manages to get to full guard.

Jojo III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Textmark is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Textmark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jojo III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Textmark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Textmark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Textmark!