PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zion Wainui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wainui's entrance music is "Rockafella Skank" Fatboy Slim. A fine choice. Brandon Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zion Wainui's chin.

Wainui
vs
Jackson

182 cm
21
186 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zion Wainui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wainui moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wainui misses the shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wainui in his tracks.
Wainui misses with a combination
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Wainui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wainui looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Wainui dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wainui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wainui misses with the combination.
Wainui throws a combination that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Wainui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainui's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wainui duly obliges.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Wainui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Wainui throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wainui scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wainui stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wainui wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Wainui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Wainui will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Wainui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Jackson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wainui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Wainui loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Wainui to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wainui jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Wainui throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Wainui drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainui punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Wainui swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Wainui will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wainui misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Wainui moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Wainui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson lands with a hook. Wainui tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wainui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wainui scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wainui lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Wainui moves out of range.
Wainui misses the shot to the body.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wainui throws a good cross that connects.
Wainui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Wainui.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zion Wainui dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wainui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wainui is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Wainui regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackson.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wainui looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson trying to control but Wainui is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brandon Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wainui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Jackson.
Wainui misses with a wild combination.
Wainui lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson tries to bum rush Wainui with a series of wild strikes but Wainui uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wainui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wainui.

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 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson tries to bum rush Wainui with a series of wild strikes but Wainui uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wainui counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wainui tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wainui to the ground. Wainui escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wainui. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wainui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wainui blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to stall here but Wainui recovers full guard.
Jackson postures up in Wainui's guard and throws a big left but Wainui blocks it.
Jackson postures up in Wainui's guard and throws a big left but Wainui blocks it.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Wainui gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wainui stands up from Jackson's guard - Wainui perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zion Wainui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Wainui sprawls well.
Zion Wainui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wainui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wainui lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wainui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wainui.
Wainui looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wainui throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Wainui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Wainui.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wainui displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Wainui ducks down to avoid it.
Zion Wainui is winning the standup battle so far.
Wainui slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson works Wainui's body with a nice hook.
Jackson takes a swing at Wainui's ribcage but misses.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wainui.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Wainui.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Wainui to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Wainui counters with a nice leg kick.
Wainui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Wainui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Wainui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Wainui misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wainui loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Wainui displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wainui moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Wainui misses with an uppercut.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wainui.
Wainui throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wainui.
Wainui throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainui throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throws a strike but Wainui rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wainui gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wainui counters with a one-two to the body.
Wainui looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Wainui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Wainui moves out of range.
Wainui cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wainui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wainui ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wainui.
Wainui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wainui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Wainui lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wainui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wainui on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Jackson!