PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorm Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Brute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorm Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
Brute

191 cm
19
221 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thorm Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Brute!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Brute with that takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Brute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brute misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brute.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brute shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thorm Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Brute.
A shot to de liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Nice defenses there by Brute.
Brute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Thorm Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorm Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brute was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.

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.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Brute moves out of range.
Brute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Ryan Brute has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brute.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorm Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Brute's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Brute shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Brute on that attempt.
Thorm Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brute is defended easily by Jackson.
Thorm Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Brute.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body punch but Brute moves out of range.
Brute dodges the punch combination from Jackson.

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 fails to land with a series of punches.
Brute shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brute misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brute shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brute gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brute is defended easily by Jackson.

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 throws a series of punches but Brute avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thorm Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Brute's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Brute on that attempt.
Jackson throws a body punch but Brute moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Brute avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brute moves away.
Jackson leaves Brute with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brute looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryan Brute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorm Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Brute.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brute misses with an uppercut.
Brute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Brute's ribcage but misses.
Brute shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Brute seems unphased.
Brute misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brute gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thorm Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorm Jackson!