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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tirion Jackson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Jimerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimerson has chosen The Call of Ktulhu as his entrance music. Joey Jimerson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tirion Jackson Jr's chin.
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185 cm
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160 lbs
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180 cm
22
146 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Plays chess |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tirion Jackson Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Jimerson! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jimerson moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson Jr.
Jimerson throws a right and a left that Jackson Jr avoids nicely. Jimerson shoots in for a double leg but Jackson Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jackson Jr slips a jab and a cross from Jimerson.
Jackson Jr shoots in but Jimerson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jimerson throws a series of punches but Jackson Jr avoids them all with ease. A combination from Jimerson does no damage. Jackson Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jimerson counters with a series of strikes. Jackson Jr will be more careful next time no doubt. Jackson Jr shoots in and bounces Jimerson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Jackson Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jimerson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jimerson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jimerson! Jackson Jr is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Jimerson wants to pass the guard but Jackson Jr is defending well. Jackson Jr wants to get back to full guard. Jackson Jr wants to get back to full guard but Jimerson has mounted him! Jackson Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson Jr is working hard here to advance position. Jackson Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jackson Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jimerson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jimerson, not yet. Jackson Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimerson is retaining full guard. Jackson Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jimerson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson Jr, into his guard. Jackson Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson Jr is breathing heavily. Jackson Jr has his foot on Jimerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimerson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson Jr has his foot on Jimerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimerson works his way back into a safe position though. Jimerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson Jr is retaining full guard. Jackson Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jimerson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jimerson won't allow Jackson Jr to sweep him here. Jimerson wanted to stand there but Jackson Jr had control of the position. Jackson Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jimerson has passed into half guard!
Jackson Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four 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. Jimerson trying to control the action but Jackson Jr is working from the bottom. Jackson Jr looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jimerson passes into side control! Jackson Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Jackson Jr gets full guard. Jimerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson Jr is keeping the position for now. Jackson Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jimerson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tirion Jackson Jr dominated that 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.
Jackson Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jimerson is fending him off so far but Jackson Jr persists. Nope, Jimerson circles away and we're back to standing. Jackson Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jackson Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jimerson to the mat! Jimerson manages to get full guard. Jimerson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jackson Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Jimerson has managed to lock this one up! Can Jackson Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jimerson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joey Jimerson!
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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
76% |
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