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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xexx Demone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xexx Demone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Jackson's chin.
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230 lbs
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275 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Good takedowns
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xexx Demone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Demone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Demone circles away and keeps his distance.
Demone leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Demone.
Xexx Demone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Jackson.
Demone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Demone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Demone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Demone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Demone's legs - danger averted.
Demone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Demone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Demone dives on top into guard.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Demone is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dave Jackson.
Demone shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Demone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson pushes Demone away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Demone gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries to bench press Demone off him but Demone keeps the position.
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Demone is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Demone is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jackson wants to control but Demone is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Demone punishing his opponent with strikes.
Demone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Demone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Demone is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Demone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Demone looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson shoots in and bounces Demone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demone is keeping the position for now.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson throws an elbow but Demone slips to the side and avoids it well.
Demone keeps Jackson under control for a moment.
Demone is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Demone blocks the move with his legs.
Demone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demone tries to get out of the position.
Demone is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Demone looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jackson tries to control but Demone wriggling away.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Demone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Demone is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Demone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demone passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Demone advancing to mount.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Demone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Demone has Jackson in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Demone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Demone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Demone!
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Demone won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demone keeps working.
Dave Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Demone kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demone has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jackson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jackson!
Demone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Demone misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Demone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Demone!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demone landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Demone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Demone with a poor takedown
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Demone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson trying to control but Demone is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Demone is keeping the position.
Demone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson trying to control but Demone is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Demone stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demone defends well.
Demone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Demone is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Demone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Demone is defending well.
Demone takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Demone seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Demone's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demone is being controlled here.
Demone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Demone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson stalling.
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!
Jackson moves into full mount! Demone won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Jackson!
A less than humble Dave Jackson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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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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