PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin LaFleche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
LaFleche

173 cm
21
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin LaFleche!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a series of punches but LaFleche moves out of range.
Jackson throws a front kick that sends LaFleche stumbling back into the cage.
LaFleche looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
A jab from LaFleche finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. LaFleche shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
LaFleche avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - LaFleche circles away.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch there but LaFleche circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves out of range as LaFleche strikes.

LaFleche looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
LaFleche is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
LaFleche is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
LaFleche's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
LaFleche wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
LaFleche tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is controlling LaFleche's trapped leg to prevent LaFleche from advancing to side control.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but LaFleche has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
LaFleche sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
LaFleche wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFleche sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson can't escape the position.
LaFleche controlling the position easily from mount.
LaFleche manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jackson to take his back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LaFleche is riding his opponent, not letting Jackson buck him off.

Despite being in the dominant position, Martin LaFleche just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from LaFleche. LaFleche gets slowly back to his feet.
LaFleche blocks a head kick by Jackson.
LaFleche on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as LaFleche shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but LaFleche is proving a slippery customer.
LaFleche sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson trying to control the position.
LaFleche trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
LaFleche controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson has his hands on LaFleche's head, controlling the position.
LaFleche stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body

so LaFleche counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson has LaFleche pulled in close to control his posture.
LaFleche trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
LaFleche seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
LaFleche advances position into side control!
LaFleche tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
LaFleche taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LaFleche tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Jackson misses.
LaFleche walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
LaFleche scores with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick

and LaFleche counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LaFleche.
LaFleche wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing LaFleche from controlling successfully.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaFleche controls the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaFleche trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
LaFleche tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but LaFleche has passed into side control.
LaFleche works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaFleche fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LaFleche fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a leg kick but LaFleche sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

LaFleche bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is not content to let LaFleche control the position.
LaFleche controlling the position.
Let's hope that LaFleche has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche controlling the position.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
LaFleche taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and LaFleche counters with a nice body kick.
LaFleche misses with a straight right.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Justin Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked

and LaFleche moves into the clinch.
LaFleche wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
LaFleche dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick

and LaFleche counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked LaFleche off and has taken his back!
LaFleche manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jackson's guard. Nice work there by LaFleche.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for LaFleche!
Jackson looking to control but LaFleche is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson avoids the attempt from LaFleche to control.
LaFleche keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
LaFleche regains half guard.
LaFleche controlling the position for now.
LaFleche is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
LaFleche controls the action.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but LaFleche has control of the leg.
LaFleche wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, LaFleche seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin LaFleche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaFleche displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson misses with a low kick as LaFleche jumps back.
LaFleche displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by LaFleche.
LaFleche drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Jackson misses.
LaFleche swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a solid body kick.
LaFleche has a takedown stuffed.
LaFleche throws and low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

LaFleche shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson wants to control but LaFleche is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if LaFleche is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche passes into side control, despite Jackson's attempt to control the position.
LaFleche staying calm.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson is pressing down on LaFleche's thigh, looking to free his foot. LaFleche is holding on for now.
LaFleche has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but LaFleche is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson is thwarting LaFleche's attempts to control the position.

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.
Jackson wants to stand up but LaFleche is controlling the position.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaFleche slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick

and LaFleche counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

LaFleche working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
LaFleche controlling the position.
LaFleche trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looks to move to half guard but instead LaFleche has passed into mount! Damn!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson can't escape the position.
LaFleche content just to control the position here.
Feeble punches landing from Jackson - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to hold on but LaFleche pushes him away.
LaFleche controlling his opponent.
LaFleche wants to take Jackson's back but he can't do it this time.
LaFleche content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Despite being in the dominant position, Martin LaFleche just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaFleche shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Justin Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by LaFleche.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justin Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFleche avoids the head kick by Jackson.
LaFleche chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin LaFleche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaFleche 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin LaFleche!