PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiddtric Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Napolitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiddtric Jackson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Jackson
vs
Napolitano

196 cm
22
236 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

188 cm
19
248 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiddtric Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gino Napolitano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.

Jackson shoots in and bounces Napolitano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Napolitano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Napolitano keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Napolitano should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Napolitano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Napolitano looks gassed!
Jackson controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Napolitano has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Napolitano gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Napolitano stalling away here and it's allowed Jackson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Napolitano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Napolitano trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Napolitano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Napolitano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Jackson clinches.

Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Napolitano can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. Napolitano looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Napolitano is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napolitano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Jackson stands up and waves to Napolitano to follow him.
Napolitano misses with a head kick.
Napolitano doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Napolitano!
Kiddtric Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Napolitano.
Napolitano is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.

Napolitano gets the takedown into side control.
Napolitano working away.

Napolitano decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Jackson moves into the clinch.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Napolitano throws a lazy head kick

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson trying to control the position but Napolitano is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Napolitano wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Napolitano struggling a bit here.
Napolitano is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Napolitano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Napolitano to get to his feet.

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.
A combination from Napolitano does no damage.

Napolitano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Napolitano just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiddtric Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Napolitano tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Napolitano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Napolitano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Napolitano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Napolitano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Napolitano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Napolitano rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Napolitano regains guard immediately.
Napolitano keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Napolitano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Napolitano is on top in guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Napolitano in close.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Napolitano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Napolitano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Napolitano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Napolitano wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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 keeping moving, preventing Napolitano from controlling successfully.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson looking to control.
Napolitano trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Napolitano counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson wants to control but Napolitano postures up.
Napolitano is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gino Napolitano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Jackson fails with the takedown

and Napolitano counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Napolitano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson controls Napolitano momentarily but Napolitano frees himself.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Napolitano dives into side control.
Napolitano just content to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Napolitano has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jackson wants to hold on but Napolitano pushes him away.
Napolitano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson wants to hold on but Napolitano pushes him away.

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.
Napolitano looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Napolitano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
Jackson wants to hold on but Napolitano pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napolitano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Napolitano maintains control.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Napolitano throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jackson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Napolitano trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Napolitano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Napolitano dominating with strikes here.
Jackson tries to hold on but Napolitano pushes him away.
Napolitano thowing shots but they're missing.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Napolitano avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Napolitano controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gino Napolitano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Napolitano 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gino Napolitano!