PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carson Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JT Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holliday comes to the ring accompanied by Andreas Johnson - Glorious. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!JT Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Holliday
vs
Jackson

190 cm
21
179 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
177 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Holliday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JT Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holliday has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Holliday takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Holliday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holliday.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Jackson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Holliday checks the leg kick nicely there.

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 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holliday's sensitive parts.

Holliday closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holliday lands in his opponent's guard.
Holliday trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holliday preventing the sweep.
Holliday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

JT Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holliday.

That's four 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.
Holliday blocks the body kick.
Holliday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holliday checks a leg kick.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holliday sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JT Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Holliday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Good work by Holliday as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Holliday's knee but Holliday avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
JT Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Jackson.

Holliday closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries to roll over but Holliday keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holliday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Holliday is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holliday to get the leverage.
Holliday trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.

That's two 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.
Holliday wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Holliday has control of the leg.

Holliday is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holliday.
Holliday prevents Jackson from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy.

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 trying to control but Holliday postures up.
Jackson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. JT Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson leaves Holliday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Holliday moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JT Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Holliday tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Holliday moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Holliday blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Holliday checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holliday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Holliday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holliday avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Holliday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Jackson.
JT Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holliday fails to land the takedown.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holliday is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Holliday has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holliday checks the leg kick.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holliday fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
JT Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JT Jackson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Holliday tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Holliday takes it in his stride.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carson Holliday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Holliday sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Holliday moves out of range easily.
Holliday steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Holliday sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Holliday. Holliday gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jackson fakes the leg kick and cracks Holliday in the body.
Holliday sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Holliday checks it.
Holliday on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Holliday's leg. Holliday is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson cracks the inside of Holliday's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holliday.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson thumps Holliday with a low kick.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Holliday takes a step back to recover.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Holliday fails with the takedown.
Jackson lands a head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks the inside of Holliday's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holliday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Holliday's front leg but catches the back leg as Holliday tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JT Jackson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson lands a head kick. Holliday smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holliday walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Holliday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Holliday avoids the head kick by Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Holliday on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holliday fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holliday checks it well.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson lands a head kick. Holliday smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Holliday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Carson Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holliday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holliday moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holliday.
Holliday avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holliday is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
JT Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
JT Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 43:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 43:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JT Jackson!
JT Jackson is the new welterweight champion!