PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sisqo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Broadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Broadus

175 cm
25
154 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

172 cm
25
153 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sisqo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giuseppe Broadus!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Broadus at a distance.
Broadus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Broadus misses the jab.

Broadus clinches with his opponent.
Broadus misses with a hook from the clinch.

Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Broadus wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Broadus's guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Broadus is keeping the position for now.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson fails to advance to Broadus's back.

Jackson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Broadus is on top in guard.
Broadus content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Broadus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Broadus postures up.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Broadus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson tries to control but Broadus wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.

It looks like Giuseppe Broadus has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Broadus is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!
Broadus trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisqo Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Broadus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Broadus throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Broadus fails to land with a series of punches.

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Broadus defending well.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Broadus has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadus is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Broadus avoid being mounted?
Broadus is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is thwarting Broadus's attempts to control the position.
Broadus is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Broadus dodges it nicely.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Broadus's head.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson shoots in but Broadus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Broadus swinging wilding here.

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.
Broadus throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Broadus as Jackson shoots in.
Broadus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Broadus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Broadus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Broadus misses with the combination.
Broadus fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Broadus.
Broadus throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Broadus misses.
Broadus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Broadus is breathing heavily.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisqo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broadus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Broadus misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Broadus misses with a double jab

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A frustrated look appears on Broadus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson gets through Broadus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Broadus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Broadus stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Broadus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Broadus throws a combination that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Giuseppe Broadus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broadus loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broadus stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson keeps control of Broadus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Broadus won't allow it.

Jackson pulls guard.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisqo Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Broadus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Broadus's defenses.
Broadus misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Broadus pushes him off.
Broadus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Broadus will be more careful next time no doubt.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Broadus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Broadus walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisqo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broadus throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Broadus misses with a double jab
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Broadus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Giuseppe Broadus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Broadus.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Broadus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Broadus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Broadus throws a leg kick
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Broadus darts in trying to clinch

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadus is trying to stall.
Broadus has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Broadus walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Broadus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Broadus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Broadus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Broadus tries to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Broadus misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Broadus misses with a double jab

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson is trying to drag Broadus to the mat but Broadus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Broadus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broadus working aggressively here.

Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Broadus is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Broadus is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Broadus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sisqo Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to ground and pound but Broadus uses the momentary lack of control by Jackson to regain half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Broadus is keeping him busy.
Giuseppe Broadus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson misses with a head shot. Broadus uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Broadus is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Broadus throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sisqo Jackson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

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