PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fro Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anaconda Prosperity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anaconda Prosperity is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jackson
vs
Prosperity

185 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fro Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anaconda Prosperity!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prosperity throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Prosperity stuffs the takedown.

Prosperity gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Prosperity.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Prosperity is controlling well.
Prosperity wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is pressing down on Prosperity's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prosperity wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson has Prosperity pulled in close to control his posture.
Prosperity trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

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.
Prosperity preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prosperity stops Jackson from standing up.
Prosperity content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Prosperity.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prosperity can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Prosperity keeps moving.

Prosperity pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.

Prosperity feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Prosperity changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prosperity sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prosperity.
Prosperity postures up.
Prosperity stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anaconda Prosperity dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prosperity paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt

and Prosperity counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Prosperity looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Prosperity trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Prosperity advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prosperity is trying to move to mount but Jackson reverses beautifully and ends up in Prosperity's guard.
Prosperity looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Prosperity wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Prosperity is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is keen to just control but Prosperity is a slippery customer.
Prosperity is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Prosperity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Prosperity will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Prosperity is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Prosperity moves out of range easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Prosperity tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prosperity just misses with a punch to the body.

Prosperity shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson controls Prosperity momentarily but Prosperity frees himself.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Prosperity controlling him for the moment.
Prosperity postures up.
Prosperity must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson has his hands on Prosperity's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anaconda Prosperity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Prosperity pushes him off.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Prosperity avoids it well.
Prosperity tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Prosperity tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Prosperity gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Prosperity changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses

and Prosperity counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Prosperity stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Prosperity can't break the clinch.
Prosperity is trying to stall.
Prosperity can't get the takedown.
Fro Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anaconda Prosperity.
Prosperity jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Prosperity around his waist. Prosperity gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Prosperity fails to pull guard.

Jackson gets control of Prosperity's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Prosperity wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prosperity slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Prosperity postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Prosperity, into his guard.
Prosperity tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Prosperity is working from the bottom.
Prosperity wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

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.
Prosperity throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Prosperity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anaconda Prosperity.
I've got Prosperity winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anaconda Prosperity!