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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Jenkins Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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179 cm
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164 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Jenkins Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins Jr ducks under a wild hook from Marx.
Marx misses with a wild body shot.
Marx 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.
Jenkins Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marx is working Jenkins Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jenkins Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marx is pushing down on Jenkins Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jenkins Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Marx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jenkins Jr has his hands clasped together around Marx's back. He's all about the action.
Marx not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx prevents Jenkins Jr from improving his position.
Jenkins Jr trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marx.
Marx is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jenkins Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Marx has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marx cracks Jenkins Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marx avoids the attempt from Jenkins Jr to control.
Marx jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jenkins Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marx's best efforts.
Jenkins Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marx thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins Jr keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marx sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jenkins Jr defending well though.
Jenkins Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marx.
Marx prevents Jenkins Jr from improving his position.
Marx wants to take a breather but Jenkins Jr is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jenkins Jr is staying active underneath Marx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jenkins Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Marx stands up and beckons Jenkins Jr to join him on the feet.
Marx tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jenkins Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marx somewhat.
Jenkins Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marx misses with a looping right.
Marx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Jenkins Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marx lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marx takes a swing at Jenkins Jr's ribcage but misses.
Marx loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins Jr slips the punch.
Good shot there by Marx.
Marx looks to throw the jab but Jenkins Jr is out of range.
Jenkins Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marx with a body shot.
Marx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jenkins Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jenkins Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marx's head.
Jenkins Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marx sprawls well initially but Jenkins Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marx trying to hold on to Jenkins Jr's head to control him but Jenkins Jr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Marx dominated that round.
That's time! Marx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jenkins Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marx was covering up waiting for the punch and Jenkins Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jenkins Jr trying to control but Marx is working from the bottom.
Marx trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Jenkins Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marx's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins Jr moves nicely into side control.
Marx prevents Jenkins Jr from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr swings around for an armbar but Marx sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jenkins Jr's guard.
Jenkins Jr keeping full guard, as Marx tries to pass.
Marx throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marx scoring with some ground and pound.
Marx preventing the sweep.
Marx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins Jr is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ricky Marx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marx is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marx is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins Jr has wrist control.
Marx lands a couple of digs.
Marx trying to control but Jenkins Jr is working from the bottom.
Marx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins Jr can do to turn this around?
Marx connects with a couple of short punches.
Marx preventing the sweep.
Marx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jenkins Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx trying to control but Jenkins Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marx drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jenkins Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jenkins Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jenkins Jr!
Jenkins Jr works to advance to full mount. Marx defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jenkins Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jenkins Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marx has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marx!
Jenkins Jr has his foot on Marx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marx works his way back into a safe position though.
Marx makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marx trying to control but Jenkins Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins Jr 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeremy Jenkins Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marx throws a body punch but Jenkins Jr moves out of range.
Marx looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marx thuds a left hand into Jenkins Jr's body.
Jenkins Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marx.
Jenkins Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marx throws a shot to the body.
Marx is looking to wear down Jenkins Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck for Marx with that takedown attempt.
Marx dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jenkins Jr lunges at Marx with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marx's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx takes a swing at Jenkins Jr's ribcage but misses.
Marx misses the body punch
letting Jenkins Jr counter with a right hand.
Marx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins Jr misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Marx tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jenkins Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins Jr ducks under a wild hook from Marx.
Jenkins Jr throws a leg kick but Marx sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marx feinted with a counter takedown.
Jenkins Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins Jr swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marx throws a jab when Jenkins Jr was well out of range.
Marx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins Jr swivels and escapes.
Jenkins Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marx misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marx lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ricky Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins Jr as Marx shoots in.
Jenkins Jr scores with a jab. Marx acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marx throws a hook but Jenkins Jr blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Jenkins Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marx darts in looking for a takedown but Jenkins Jr gets double underhooks and turns Marx into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marx is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins Jr.
Marx misses with a body shot.
Marx misses with a hook. Jenkins Jr ducked under it nicely.
Marx gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jenkins Jr ducks under a wild hook from Marx.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jenkins Jr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Jenkins Jr seems content to control.
Jenkins Jr prevents Marx from improving his position.
Jenkins Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Marx is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jenkins Jr is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems inform me that Jenkins Jr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Marx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marx.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins Jr trying to control but Marx is working from the bottom.
Jenkins Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marx's guard.
Marx is looking to control Jenkins Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marx avoid being mounted?
Jenkins Jr tries to pass to full mount but Marx defends it.
Jenkins Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jenkins Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Jenkins Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jenkins Jr 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Jenkins Jr!
Jeremy Jenkins Jr took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Walhalla Clothing (25 €/piece) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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