PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaniqua Gorbdinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorbdinkle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Way I Feel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Gorbdinkle

180 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaniqua Gorbdinkle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbdinkle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Gorbdinkle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Gorbdinkle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorbdinkle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Gorbdinkle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gorbdinkle is controlling him well.

Gorbdinkle is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Gorbdinkle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.

Gorbdinkle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gorbdinkle sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controls the position for a moment.

Gorbdinkle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gorbdinkle connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson wants to control but Gorbdinkle postures up.

Gorbdinkle tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

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.
Gorbdinkle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gorbdinkle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gorbdinkle prevents Jackson from escaping the position.

Gorbdinkle stands up.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gorbdinkle moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Gorbdinkle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.

Gorbdinkle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gorbdinkle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gorbdinkle goes for an armbar but Jackson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jackson.

Gorbdinkle throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.

Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gorbdinkle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gorbdinkle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alex Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaniqua Gorbdinkle.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Gorbdinkle moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbdinkle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alex Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson fakes the leg kick and cracks Gorbdinkle in the body.
Gorbdinkle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gorbdinkle has a takedown stuffed.
Gorbdinkle looks gassed!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gorbdinkle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gorbdinkle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gorbdinkle off to one side.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gorbdinkle throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Gorbdinkle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gorbdinkle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gorbdinkle throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Gorbdinkle loaded up on that one.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Gorbdinkle isn't that keen on the idea.
Gorbdinkle trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Gorbdinkle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gorbdinkle thowing shots but they're missing.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbdinkle working the ground and pound effectively.
Poor strikes thrown by Gorbdinkle there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Gorbdinkle looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Gorbdinkle sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gorbdinkle throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gorbdinkle throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Gorbdinkle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gorbdinkle sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gorbdinkle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbdinkle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jackson pushes Gorbdinkle off looking to stand but Gorbdinkle dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gorbdinkle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Gorbdinkle is controlling him
Gorbdinkle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gorbdinkle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbdinkle is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gorbdinkle with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gorbdinkle.
Gorbdinkle prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to hold on but Gorbdinkle pushes him away.
BOOM! Gorbdinkle connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shaniqua Gorbdinkle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gorbdinkle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gorbdinkle unloading with bombs!
Jackson taking shots to the head.
Gorbdinkle with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorbdinkle lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Gorbdinkle's attempts to control the action.
Gorbdinkle lands a nice shot to the head.
Gorbdinkle lands with some strikes.

Gorbdinkle gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorbdinkle shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Gorbdinkle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gorbdinkle needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gorbdinkle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorbdinkle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gorbdinkle.
Alex Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaniqua Gorbdinkle.
Gorbdinkle dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Gorbdinkle's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaniqua Gorbdinkle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Gorbdinkle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Gorbdinkle from controlling successfully.

Gorbdinkle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson!
Gorbdinkle is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorbdinkle struggling a bit here.
Gorbdinkle tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Gorbdinkle wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Jackson taking a breather here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Gorbdinkle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gorbdinkle is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Gorbdinkle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gorbdinkle fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorbdinkle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Gorbdinkle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Alex Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaniqua Gorbdinkle.
Gorbdinkle fails with the takedown.
Gorbdinkle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson thumps Gorbdinkle with a low kick.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Gorbdinkle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Good work by Gorbdinkle as he checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbdinkle misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jackson is looking to slow Gorbdinkle down with leg kicks.
Gorbdinkle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson lunges at Gorbdinkle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gorbdinkle's hand.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Gorbdinkle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gorbdinkle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Gorbdinkle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gorbdinkle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.

Gorbdinkle goes for an armbar but Jackson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jackson.

Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gorbdinkle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Gorbdinkle's knee but Gorbdinkle avoids it well.
Gorbdinkle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Gorbdinkle looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson wants to slow Gorbdinkle down by chopping away at his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

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