PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and quentin jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). quentin jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gale
vs
jackson

191 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

EFC-S 150Q Energy, 147Q strength & Stamina, CHEAP!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Gale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, quentin jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gale looks for a takedown but jackson sprawls well.
Gale has a takedown stuffed.
jackson throws a nice looking combination but Gale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gale.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Gale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Gale darts in and clinches jackson up against the cage.
Gale fails to pull guard.

Gale pulls jackson into guard.
jackson wants to stand but Gale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
jackson wants to stand but Gale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Gale has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
jackson wants to stand but Gale is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gale 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!
jackson wants to get up but he can't break Gale's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gale throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
jackson wanted to stand there but Gale had control of the position.
Gale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

jackson stands up and waves to Gale to follow him.
Gale is breathing heavily.
Gale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around jackson's waist but jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gale off to one side.
jackson stalks Gale and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gale's face. Gale staggers backwards, shaken.
jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
jackson looks to land a combination but Gale avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gale on the side of the head.
jackson throws a head kick but Gale moves out of range.
jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
jackson throws a series of strikes that have Gale backpedaling.
quentin jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gale, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Gale closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming jackson to the mat! jackson manages to get full guard.
Gale won't allow jackson to get back to his feet.

jackson wriggles free and stands up.
Gale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
jackson throws a combination. Gale tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Gale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. jackson did well to prevent Gale getting side control.
Gale is keen to just control but jackson is a slippery customer.
jackson is trying to stand.
Gale wants to take a breather but jackson is having none of it.
jackson is trying to stand up here but Gale is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but quentin jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gale moves out of range easily.
jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gale blocks a head kick by jackson.
Gale closes the distance and clinches up with jackson, looking for a takedown. Gale pushes jackson against the cage but jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but jackson swivels and escapes.
jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from jackson.
jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
quentin jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gale shoots in and drives through. jackson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Gale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gale moves out of range easily.
Gale tries for a takedown but jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
jackson lands a with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jackson looks to land a combination but Gale avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Gale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
jackson lands with a nice combination. Gale backs away looking to recover.
Gale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from jackson.
jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gale.
jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gale.
jackson works over Gale's head and body with a nice combination.
jackson misses with a double jab.
jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
jackson misses with a wild combination.
jackson looks to throw the jab but Gale is out of range.

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.

Gale shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gale showed some decent athleticism there.
Gale thows a huge punch but jackson dodges it nicely.
jackson is trying to stand up here but Gale is controlling him well.
Gale works his foot free and advances to mount.
jackson is squirming around, avoiding Gale's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jackson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gale looking to control but jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Gale tries to control but jackson wriggling away.

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.
jackson really wants to buck Gale off and get back to his feet.
Gale tries to control but jackson wriggling away.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

jackson bucks up and throws Gale to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

quentin jackson 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!

Gale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
jackson throws a right hand that Gale ducks under and follows up with a left that Gale also avoids with ease.
jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gale fails with the takedown.
jackson throws a head kick that misses.
jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gale circles away quickly and effectively.
Gale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
jackson tries to bum rush Gale with a series of wild strikes but Gale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
jackson throws a head kick but Gale moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Gale closes the distance and clinches.
jackson is trying to break free.
Gale fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Gale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
jackson jumps guard but Gale stands there with jackson around his waist. jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

jackson jumps guard.
Gale is pushing down on jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gale has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gale trying to control from half guard but jackson is working away.
jackson is trying to stand back up but Gale is controlling him
Gale is pressing down on jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. jackson is holding on for now.
jackson is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gale trying to control the action but jackson is working from the bottom.
jackson is trying to stand back up but Gale is controlling him
jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
jackson tries a low kick but Gale avoids it.
Gale tries to score a power double leg takedown but jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gale somewhat.
Gale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck for Gale with that takedown attempt.
Andy Gale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
jackson swinging wilding here.
jackson thuds a left hand into Gale's body.
Horrible takedown by Gale or perhaps it was just good defense by jackson which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jackson scores with a shot to the body.
jackson with a hook.
jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gale. Gale gets slowly back to his feet.
jackson misses with a head kick.
Gale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
jackson lands with a hook. Gale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gale was well out of range. Poor timing from jackson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gale.
jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

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.
jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by jackson.
A combination from jackson does no damage.
jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Gale counters with a single leg into guard. jackson didn't expect that.
jackson wants to get back to his feet but Gale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Gale drops back looking for a leg! jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and jackson manages to kick Gale off! Gale jumps back into jackson's guard.
Gale stops jackson from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Gale showed his dominance in that final round.
I think jackson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... quentin jackson!