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GCF 23 - JAYJAY vs BOURNE PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Fondue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Thaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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225 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Fondue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Thaker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thaker shoots in but Fondue avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fondue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thaker.
Thaker dives in and grabs Fondue's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fondue pushes down on Thaker's head and hops out.
Victor Fondue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Thaker.
Fondue closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fondue lands in his opponent's guard.
Fondue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fondue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fondue trying to control but Thaker is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fondue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fondue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thaker is keeping the position for now.
Fondue is looking to stand up but Thaker won't let him.
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.
Fondue is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fondue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thaker is keeping the position for now.
Thaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thaker looks gassed!
Fondue wanted to stand there but Thaker had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fondue trying to control the position from guard on top but Thaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fondue is aware though and is defending well.
Thaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fondue passes into half guard.
Fondue is looking for a kimura here.
That's four 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fondue in particular looking to stall.
Thaker wants to improve his position but Fondue is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Victor Fondue will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fondue counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fondue trying to control but Thaker is working from the bottom.
Fondue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thaker on the ground.
Fondue slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fondue trying to control the position from guard on top but Thaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fondue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thaker looking for a guillotine here but Fondue defends easily.
Fondue really is a fat lump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaker looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fondue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fondue defends well.
Thaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fondue defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fondue stands and steps away. Thaker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Fondue counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thaker being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fondue is one step ahead there.
Victor Fondue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fondue is aware though and is defending well.
Thaker is looking for a triangle but Fondue pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Fondue 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!
Thaker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fondue counters with a single leg into guard. Thaker didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fondue slips nicely into half guard.
Fondue trying to control from half guard but Thaker is working away.
Fondue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thaker is just riding it out for now. Fondue eventually gives up the hold.
Thaker is not content to let Fondue control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fondue is really struggling to control Thaker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fondue prevents Thaker from improving his position.
That's two 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.
Fondue wants to take a breather but Thaker is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thaker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thaker wants to take a breather but Fondue is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fondue is defending against the submission attempts here by Thaker.
Fondue is not content to let Thaker control the position.
Thaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fondue sees it coming and defends easily.
Thaker is working for a kimura but Fondue is defending it quite comfortably.
Thaker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thaker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Thaker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fondue turns into him and now he's in Thaker's guard.
Thaker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fondue escapes and throws Thaker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Fondue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fondue 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Fondue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gill Wallnuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallnuts comes into the arena with KO in the Air Tonight blaring out of the sound system. Gill Wallnuts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Junior Franklin's chin.
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gill Wallnuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Franklin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wallnuts tries to bum rush Franklin with a series of wild strikes but Franklin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from Wallnuts finds it's target.
It looks like Junior Franklin has been cut.
Franklin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallnuts.
Junior Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallnuts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Franklin looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallnuts jabs at Franklin's body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wallnuts - that will leave a mark!
Wallnuts is looking to slow Franklin down with leg kicks.
Wallnuts lands the left hand.
Wallnuts cracks Franklin with a hook to the temple - Franklin is on wobbly legs here! Wallnuts swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Franklin falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wallnuts wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gill Wallnuts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hevi Hends (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Cumm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hevi Hends!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Cumm!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hends shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cumm but Cumm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hends closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cumm circles away.
Cumm moves in looking to clinch but Hends pushes him off.
Doug Cumm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cumm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hends paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cumm has closed the distance and engaged Hends in a clinch.
Hends works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hends avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hends postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hends takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Cumm is looking for a triangle but Hends pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hends accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hends is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hends loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hends avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hends connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hends with a nice head shot there.
Hends missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hends thows a big elbow that misses.
Hends makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hends loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hends advances position into side control!
Cumm is looking to reverse the position.
Cumm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cumm is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hends connects with a decent elbow.
It looks like Doug Cumm has been cut.
Cumm looks gassed!
Hends scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hends in side control lands a decent elbow.
That has opened up Doug Cumm's cut even more.
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!
Cumm is trying to improve his position.
Hends landing strikes.
Doug Cumm's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Doug Cumm's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hevi Hends!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Snooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Spit Your Game kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Snooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dickson!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Dickson.
Dickson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
David Dickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snooks gets a clinch.
Snooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dickson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Snooks jumps guard but Dickson stands there with Snooks around his waist. Snooks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snooks lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Snooks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snooks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dickson defending well though.
Snooks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snooks is looking to pass Dickson's guard but actually Dickson recovers to full guard.
Snooks looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dickson keeping moving, preventing Snooks from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Snooks scores with a takedown into Dickson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snooks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snooks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snooks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dickson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snooks throws a strike but Dickson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snooks 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.
Snooks is trying to control the position but Dickson postures up.
Snooks keeping moving, preventing Dickson from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dickson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snooks rushes Dickson and presses him up against the cage.
Dickson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dickson can't break the clinch.
Dickson working hard to break the clinch.
Snooks pulls guard effortlessly.
Snooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snooks throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dickson is looking to stand up but Snooks won't let him.
Snooks 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.
Snooks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dickson looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snooks misses with a head shot. Dickson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Snooks connects with a couple of short punches.
Snooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dickson on the ground.
Snooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snooks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snooks postures up in Dickson's guard and throws a big left but Dickson blocks it.
Snooks throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snooks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dickson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snooks trying to control but Dickson is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Snooks drives through and clinches with Dickson against the cage.
Snooks lands a left hand.
Snooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snooks fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi Snooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snooks digs a right hand underneath Dickson's ribcage. Dickson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Snooks.
Snooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dickson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dickson is trying to break the clinch but Snooks has him pressed against the cage.
Dickson is looking to break free of the clinch but Snooks has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Snooks.
Snooks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snooks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dickson or not.
Snooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dickson backwards.
Snooks lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Snooks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Snooks clinches with his opponent.
Snooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snooks.
Snooks scores with a hook to the body.
Snooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snooks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickson backwards.
Snooks lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickson backwards.
Snooks scores with a shot to the side of Dickson's head.
Snooks tightens his grip and picks Dickson up, before dumping him to the ground. Dickson manages to land in guard.
Snooks scoring with some ground and pound.
Snooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snooks throwing strikes but missing.
Snooks pushing down on Dickson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snooks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snooks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Snooks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snooks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snooks lands a nice short elbow.
Snooks throwing shots but Dickson is blocking nicely.
Snooks wants to pass to mount but Dickson is defending the position.
Snooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickson keeps working.
Snooks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Snooks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dickson's head.
Dickson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snooks.
Dickson is trying to control but can't.
Dickson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snooks.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dickson tries to keep at a distance but Snooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snooks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snooks gets through Dickson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snooks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dickson backwards.
Snooks lands a right hand.
Snooks wants a takedown.
Snooks has Dickson pressed against the cage, preventing Dickson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Snooks.
Dickson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snooks lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snooks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snooks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dickson is looking for a triangle but Snooks pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snooks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snooksis looking to pass into half guard but Dickson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dickson is in guard.
Dickson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snooks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snooks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snooks wants to control from the top but Dickson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickson is retaining full guard.
Dickson keeping moving, preventing Snooks from controlling successfully.
Dickson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickson blocks the strikes from Snooks.
Snooks gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Snooks dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Dickson misses with a few strikes there.
Snooks leaves Dickson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snooks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snooks shoots in and bounces Dickson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Snooks connects with a couple of short punches.
Snooks connects with a couple of short punches.
Snooks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dickson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snooks is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickson has wrist control.
Snooks lands a couple of elbows.
Dickson keeping full guard, as Snooks tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snooks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dickson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snooks with a nice head shot there.
Dickson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snooks is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dickson keeping moving, preventing Snooks from controlling successfully.
Snooks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snooks thows a big elbow that misses.
Snooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickson keeping full guard, as Snooks tries to pass.
Snooks wants to control from the top but Dickson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snooks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dickson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dickson misses with a wild combination.
Snooks instigates a clinch.
Dickson tries to break the clinch but Snooks is controlling the position.
Snooks lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dickson looking for submissions off his back.
Dickson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snooks.
Dickson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snooks lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snooks connects with a nice short shot to Dickson's temple.
Dickson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snooks.
Snooks is trying to control the action in half guard but Dickson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snooks throwing shots but Dickson is blocking nicely.
Snooks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snooks lands with a punch from half guard.
Snooks throwing shots but Dickson is blocking nicely.
David Dickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levi Snooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snooks wants to control but Dickson is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Snooks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snooks 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 Suge Night 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... Levi Snooks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bee Jayjay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Harder Better Faster Stronger. Bee Jayjay has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bee Jayjay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jayjay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jason Bourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jayjay lands with a right hand.
Bourne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bourne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jayjay.
Bourne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jayjay. That did some damage!
Jayjay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bourne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jayjay's calf.
Bourne misses with a double jab.
Bourne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jayjay is able to avoid easily.
Jayjay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourne moves away.
Bourne slips under a jab.
Jayjay walks into a stiff left hand from Bourne.
Bourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jayjay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bourne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jayjay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bourne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bourne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay misses the jab.
Bourne throws a leg kick that misses.
Jayjay blocks a head kick by Bourne.
Bourne misses with the combination.
Jayjay misses with a hook.
Bourne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourne misses with a hook.
Bourne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jayjay's calf.
Jason Bourne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bourne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jayjay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bourne circles away.
Jayjay throws a hook but Bourne avoids it easily.
Jayjay misses with a low kick.
Bourne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bourne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jayjay's head.
Bourne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jayjay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bourne pinned against the cage. Bourne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bee Jayjay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne connects with a right hand. Jayjay shakes it off.
Jayjay is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourne tries to bum rush Jayjay with a series of wild strikes but Jayjay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jayjay thows a body shot but no joy.
Jayjay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourne.
Jayjay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jayjay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jayjay misses with an uppercut.
Bourne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bourne misses with a wild combination.
Bourne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jayjay is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bourne's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bourne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jayjay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne has his hands on Jayjay's head, controlling the position.
Jayjay trying to control but Bourne is working from the bottom.
Bourne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bourne wants to hit a switch here but Jayjay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bourne there!
Jayjay jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bourne is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bourne and Jayjay has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bourne is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bourne tries to buck Jayjay off but Jayjay is having none of it.
Jayjay slows the pace down.
Bourne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jayjay working the ground and pound.
Bourne is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jayjay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bourne to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bourne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jayjay.
Bourne throws a series of punches but Jayjay moves out of range.
Jayjay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bourne.
Jayjay misses the body punch
and Bourne counters with a three punch combo that has Jayjay backing up. Jayjay nods at Bourne to acknowledge the strikes.
Jayjay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bourne is trying to defend but Jayjay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bourne wants to control but Jayjay is keeping busy.
Bourne is trying to get back to full guard.
Jayjay not doing much here.
Jayjay trying to control the action but Bourne is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay is just content to waste time from the top position. Bourne takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jayjay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bourne is keeping the position for now.
Jayjay trying to control but Bourne is working from the bottom.
Bourne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bourne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jayjay.
Jayjay fails with the takedown.
Bourne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jayjay.
That's two 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.
Bourne staying out of range there.
Bourne looks to land a left hand but Jayjay moved out of range nicely.
Jason Bourne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bourne slips under a jab from Jayjay.
Bourne pushes Jayjay away with a front kick.
No joy there for Bourne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jayjay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jayjay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bourne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jayjay somewhat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bourne.
Jayjay fails with the takedown
and Bourne counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bee Jayjay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bourne digs a good hook to Jayjay's body.
Nice shot lands for Bourne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne works Jayjay's body with a nice hook.
Jayjay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bourne misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bourne.
Bourne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bourne misses with a combination
and Jayjay counters with a shoot takedown. Bourne fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jayjay stopping the sweep attempt from Bourne.
Jayjay stops Bourne from standing up.
Bourne is controlling Jayjay's posture.
Bourne working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourne wants to sweep but no luck.
Jayjay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jayjay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bourne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jayjay is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bourne swings for the body but Jayjay moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jayjay misses with a straight left.
Jayjay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourne.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bourne. Jayjay shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bourne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jayjay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bourne slaps away a takedown attempt from Jayjay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jayjay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jayjay misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bourne.
Jayjay shoots in for a takedown but Bourne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bourne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jayjay.
Bourne throws a shot to the body.
Bourne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jason Bourne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Bourne.
Bourne throws a series of punches but Jayjay moves out of range.
Jayjay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jayjay fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bee Jayjay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bourne is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne throws a series of strikes that have Jayjay backpedaling.
Jayjay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bourne avoids it really well and circles away.
Bourne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bourne throws a head kick that misses.
Jayjay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bourne stuffs the takedown.
Jayjay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bourne throws out a leg kick but Jayjay moves out of range and Bourne only half commits.
Bourne throws a series of punches but Jayjay moves out of range.
Bourne throws a series of punches but Jayjay moves out of range.
Bourne wants to land a leg kick but Jayjay is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bourne coming out on top.
Bourne tries to move into range but Jayjay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bourne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jayjay slips a jab and a cross from Bourne.
Bourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jayjay.
Jayjay misses with a double jab
enabling Bourne to counter with a crisp jab.
Bourne throws a right and a left that Jayjay avoids nicely.
Jayjay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bourne tries to avoid it but Jayjay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bourne to the ground. Bourne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bourne thows a body shot but no joy.
Jayjay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jayjay misses with a straight left.
Bourne thuds his shin into the meat of Jayjay's side.
Bourne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bourne lands with a cross.
Bourne scores with a three punch combo!
Jayjay misses with a hook. Bourne ducked under it nicely.
Bourne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bourne.
Bourne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bourne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Jayjay misses.
Jayjay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bourne connects with the punch.
Jayjay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bourne fails to land with a series of punches.
Bourne throws a hook but Jayjay avoids it easily.
Jayjay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bourne misses with a straight right.
Jayjay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bourne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jayjay somewhat.
Good exchange - Bourne coming out on top.
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!
Jayjay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bourne circles away.
Jayjay throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourne.
Bourne with a jab.
Jayjay misses with a body shot
and Bourne counters with a stiff right hand.
Bourne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jayjay throws a hook to the side of Bourne's head but Bourne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bourne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jayjay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bourne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jayjay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jayjay trying to control but Bourne is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bourne really dominated that 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.
Bourne slaps away a takedown attempt from Jayjay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Bourne does no damage.
Jayjay shoots in looking for a takedown. Bourne tries to sprawl out of it but Jayjay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bourne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Jayjay misses.
Jayjay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourne moves away.
Bourne connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jayjay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bourne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jayjay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jayjay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bourne counters with a three punch combo that has Jayjay backing up. Jayjay nods at Bourne to acknowledge the strikes.
Jayjay tries to bum rush Bourne with a series of wild strikes but Bourne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bourne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jayjay momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay cracks Bourne with an open hand slap.
Jayjay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bourne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jayjay slips nicely into half guard.
Jayjay content to control rather than advance.
Jayjay prevents Bourne from improving his position.
Jayjay controlling the action here.
Bourne pushes Jayjay off looking to stand but Jayjay dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay is thwarting Bourne's attempts to control the position.
Jayjay uses his free foot to push down on Bourne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bourne.
Jayjay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jayjay looking to ground and pound but Bourne is blocking nicely.
Bourne working to try and regain half guard.
Jayjay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourne is working to get back to half guard.
Jayjay scoring with strikes but Bourne is staying in there.
Bourne is looking to get to half guard.
Jayjay working for a submission but Bourne is keeping him at bay.
Bourne flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four 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.
Bourne working to try and regain half guard.
Jayjay content just to control the position here.
Bourne tries to hold on but Jayjay postures up.
Bourne is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jayjay controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bee Jayjay had his way with Jason Bourne in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jayjay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jayjay tests Bourne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bourne slips a straight right by Jayjay.
Bourne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jayjay throws a body punch but Bourne moves out of range.
Bourne misses with the combination.
Jayjay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourne moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jayjay throws a hook to the side of Bourne's head but Bourne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jayjay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jayjay throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourne.
Jayjay lands a nice hook to Bourne's body. Bourne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bourne keeping moving, preventing Jayjay from controlling successfully.
Bourne wants to get back to his feet but Jayjay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bourne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bourne can't keep his opponent in guard - Jayjay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jayjay controlling the action here.
Jayjay works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bourne, who protects the arm well.
Jayjay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jayjay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bourne can't do much from the bottom here.
Jayjay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourne keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jayjay working away.
Bourne is looking for a sweep.
Jayjay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jayjay working away.
That's four 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.
Jayjay controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourne tries to escape but Jayjay is in control.
Jayjay fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bourne wants to control but Jayjay postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bourne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jayjay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jayjay shoots in and bounces Bourne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jayjay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bee Jayjay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bourne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bourne!
Jason Bourne is the new light heavyweight champion!
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