PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dan Man has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Man
vs
Jackson

190 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Man looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pushes down on Man's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Man defending well.
Jackson wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.

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.
Man in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Man is holding on tight.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape.
Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Man can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

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.
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Man did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Man is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Jackson.

Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position but Man is working away.
Jackson controlling from side mount.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Man's head but Man avoids it well.

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 to advance to mount but Man denies him.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Man some visible discomfort.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch 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 darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Man has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Man's guard.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Chris Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Man is controlling his posture from full guard.

Man looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Man had control of the position.

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 strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.

Man stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Man misses with a takedown attempt

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Man can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Man is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Man wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.

Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Man trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Man drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jacksonis looking to pass into half guard but Man pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Man is in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Man drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Man jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dan Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

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