PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Sequeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sequeira comes to the cage accompanied by Junior Jack - E Samba. Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Joker & The Thief. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sequeira
vs
Jackson

183 cm
22
187 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Sequeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sequeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Sequeira slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sequeira circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson tries a low kick but Sequeira avoids it.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Sequeira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Sequeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Sequeira is having none of it.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Sequeira from controlling successfully.
Jackson is pulling down on Sequeira's head to control his posture.
Sequeira stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sequeira wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Sequeira controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Sequeira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Sequeira is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.

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.
Sequeira is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Sequeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sequeira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sequeira moves away.
Jon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Sequeira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sequeira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A shot to de liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sequeira's hands.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Sequeira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Sequeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sequeira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sequeira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson throws a hook but Sequeira blocks it.
Sequeira slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Sequeira is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sequeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Sequeira moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sequeira.
Sequeira is looking to clinch.
Sequeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Sequeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Sequeira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sequeira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Sequeira shoots in.
Sequeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Sequeira moves out of range.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sequeira blocks a leg kick.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sequeira.
David Sequeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Sequeira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Sequeira is controlling well.
Sequeira trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Sequeira stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Sequeira is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sequeira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson is staying active underneath Sequeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Sequeira 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.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.

That's two 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 is looking for a sweep. Sequeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sequeira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Sequeira is controlling well.
Jackson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Sequeira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Sequeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sequeira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson swings for the body but Sequeira moves out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Sequeira moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Sequeira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Sequeira shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Sequeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sequeira rather than just go for the knockout.

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 misses with an uppercut.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Sequeira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Jackson tries to roll over but Sequeira keeps him under control.
Sequeira trying to advance position but Jackson counters by regaining guard.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Sequeira pushes his legs off easily.
Sequeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

Sequeira drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Sequeira off! Sequeira jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Sequeira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Sequeira dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Sequeira avoids it.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sequeira moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a double jab

and Sequeira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Sequeira stops Jackson from standing up.
Sequeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Sequeira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson has his hands on Sequeira's head, controlling the position.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sequeira!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sequeira blocking the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to control but Sequeira wriggling away.
David Sequeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sequeira wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson trying to control but Sequeira is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sequeira is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson looking to control but Sequeira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sequeira is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two 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 trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sequeira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sequeira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sequeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Sequeira is working from the bottom.
Jackson postures up in Sequeira's guard and throws a big left but Sequeira blocks it.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Sequeira keeps moving.
Sequeira trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sequeira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Sequeira's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sequeira is keeping the position for now.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Sequeira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Sequeira passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Sequeira is controlling well.
Sequeira is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Sequeira moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that!
Sequeira fails to take his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Sequeira isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson wants to control but Sequeira is having none of it.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.

Sequeira working for a submission but Jackson is keeping him at bay.
Sequeira tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Sequeira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sequeira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Sequeira!