PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Jockson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck McBuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jockson comes to the ring accompanied by Can't Be Touched. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jockson
vs
McBuck

178 cm
24
211 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
218 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rampage Jockson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck McBuck!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McBuck shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McBuck was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jockson avoids a series of strikes thrown by McBuck.
McBuck pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McBuck controlling from the full mount.

McBuck wants to finish this one by submission but Jockson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McBuck.
Jockson avoids a series of strikes thrown by McBuck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBuck misses with a head shot.
Jockson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McBuck content just to control the position here.
McBuck throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McBuck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McBuck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McBuck controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

McBuck looking to secure an arm triangle but Jockson defends it well.
McBuck scoring with strikes but Jockson is staying in there.

McBuck is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jockson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jockson shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBuck throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McBuck content just to control the position here.
McBuck looking to control but Jockson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jockson wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.

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.
McBuck in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McBuck looking to finish with strikes here!
Jockson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McBuck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McBuck misses with a head shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McBuck sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McBuck tries to control but Jockson wriggling away.
McBuck throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
McBuck looking to control but Jockson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jockson is desperately trying to improve his position but McBuck has a good base and remains in mount.
McBuck looking to ground and pound but Jockson is blocking nicely.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McBuck looking to control but Jockson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McBuck with shots to the head and body - Jockson looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McBuck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jockson is squirming around, avoiding McBuck's attempts to control the action.

Jockson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McBuck.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McBuck with shots to the head and body - Jockson looks very uncomfortable down there.
McBuck controlling the pace for now.

McBuck working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McBuck lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jockson hang on?

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McBuck pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McBuck looking to control but Jockson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jockson blocking the ground and pound.
McBuck raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBuck tries to control but Jockson wriggling away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jockson is looking to improve his position but McBuck isn't that keen on the idea.
McBuck controlling from mount.
McBuck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck McBuck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McBuck misses with a body shot.
McBuck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jockson tries to avoid it but McBuck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jockson to the ground. Jockson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McBuck loads up on a big right hand but Jockson slips the punch.
Jockson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jockson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jockson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jockson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBuck.
McBuck misses the jab.
Jockson blocks a jab.
McBuck misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jockson with a lazy takedown attempt
and McBuck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBuck throws a shot from downtown. Jockson moves away and avoids it.
Jockson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jockson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBuck.
Jockson ducks under a wild hook from McBuck.
The crowd cheers as McBuck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jockson doesn't seem phased though.
Chuck McBuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jockson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McBuck to score with a decent uppercut.
Jockson moves out of range of the strikes.
McBuck throws a good cross that connects.

McBuck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!

McBuck is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McBuck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jockson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jockson tries to get out of the position.
McBuck working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jockson is defending against the submission attempts here by McBuck.
McBuck wants to control but Jockson is keeping him busy.

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.
McBuck stalling.
McBuck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

McBuck is working for a submission of some sort.
McBuck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jockson is trying to stand back up but McBuck is controlling him

McBuck wants to work for an arm triangle but Jockson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McBuck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's six 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.
Jockson wants to get back to his feet.
McBuck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

McBuck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jockson defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBuck is controlling the pace.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McBuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jockson keeps working.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chuck McBuck hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McBuck fails with the takedown
and Jockson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McBuck enables Jockson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McBuck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

McBuck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jockson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McBuck working a defensive guard here.
Jockson throws and elbow that misses. McBuck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jockson's guard. Nice move by McBuck!
McBuck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McBuck thows a big elbow that misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jockson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McBuck trying to control but Jockson is working from the bottom.
Jockson wants to stand and escape but McBuck is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck McBuck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McBuck misses with a hook. Jockson ducked under it nicely.
Jockson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McBuck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jockson swings for the body but McBuck moves out of range.
McBuck fails with the takedown

and Jockson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McBuck!
McBuck is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chuck McBuck has got the better of the ground game so far.
McBuck tries to hold on but Jockson pushes him away.
Jockson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jockson thowing shots but they're missing.
Jockson looking to finish with strikes here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jockson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McBuck is trying to escape the mount.
Jockson thowing shots but they're missing.
McBuck really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McBuck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Jockson throws some wild stikes that McBuck manages to avoid easily.
Jockson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McBuck because Jockson loaded up on that one.
McBuck sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jockson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McBuck reverses the position - he's now on top in Jockson's guard.
Jockson is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McBuck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jockson keeping moving, preventing McBuck from controlling successfully.
Jockson has momentary wrist control but McBuck slips an elbow through the middle.
McBuck controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McBuck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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.
McBuck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McBuck is looking to work some ground and pound but Jockson has wrist control.
McBuck trying to control but Jockson is working from the bottom.
McBuck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jockson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McBuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Jockson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jockson keeping full guard, as McBuck tries to pass.
McBuck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McBuck throwing strikes but missing.

That's six 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.
McBuck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McBuck throws a big shot that misses.
McBuck tries to bum rush Jockson with a series of wild strikes but Jockson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Jockson.
Jockson moves out of range as McBuck strikes.
McBuck sizes up Jockson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McBuck might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jockson ducks right into an uppercut from McBuck.
McBuck misses with an uppercut.
Jockson is trying hard to land a takedown here. McBuck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McBuck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jockson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBuck is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McBuck looks to land a right hand but Jockson moved out of range.
McBuck shoots in for a takedown but Jockson shows good takedown defense.
Rampage Jockson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck McBuck.
McBuck misses with a looping right.
McBuck throws a hook but Jockson blocks it.
Jockson slips under a jab from McBuck.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jockson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBuck.
McBuck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jockson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McBuck looks to throw the jab but Jockson is out of range.
McBuck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jockson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jockson won't allow McBuck to sweep him here.
Jockson looking to pass the guard.
Jockson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McBuck keeping full guard, as Jockson tries to pass.
McBuck is trying to keep Jockson in close.
Chuck McBuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jockson trying to control but McBuck is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McBuck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McBuck cracks a nice hook into Jockson's ribs.
Rampage Jockson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jockson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck McBuck.
Well McBuck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Chuck McBuck!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Chuck McBuck!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Chuck McBuck!

Chuck McBuck wins by unanimous decision!
Chuck McBuck is the new light heavyweight champion!