PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King's entrance music is Don't Underestimate ME!!. A fine choice. Damon King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Curtis Jackson's chin.

King
vs
Jackson

190 cm
20
175 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
173 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damon King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.

Jackson lands a big head kick that sends King tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves King back to his feet - he wants the finish!

King is rocked!

It looks like Damon King has been cut.
Jackson misses with a hook.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pushes King off looking to stand but King dives back in and keeps control.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
King wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
King is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Jackson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

King is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling King's body position as best he can.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!

King looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Poor strikes thrown by King there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
BOOM! King connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
King lands a heavy elbow.
Jackson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, King has taken his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to get back to his feet but King is in full control for now.
Jackson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

King looking for the choke but no joy.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

King is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jackson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the strikes from King.
Jackson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

King working for a choke but Jackson is defending well.
King is breathing heavily.

King is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jackson is defending well though. King let's go of the attempt for now.

Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from King.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson trying to get back to his feet but King is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damon King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damon King's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
King fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
King avoids the head kick by Jackson.

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.
King avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Curtis Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
King shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a head kick!
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Damon King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King blocks a head kick by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damon King'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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King blocks a head kick by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. King pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on King's head and hops out.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Damon King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.

King drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but King is having none of it.
King looking to pass the guard.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and King dives into side control.

Jackson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as King shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King blocks a head kick by Jackson.

That's four 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 lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws a head kick but King moves out of range.

King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damon King showed his dominance in that final round.
I think King 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon King!