PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calico James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rampage. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
James

185 cm
26
205 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

175 cm
28
218 lbs
14 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calico James!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson slips a straight right by James.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Jackson cracks the inside of James's front leg.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Jackson thuds a left hand into James's body.
Donk. Jackson catches James right on the button with a cross.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson slips under a jab from James.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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.
James swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by James.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for James's leg but James calmly moves out of range.
James stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from James.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quinton Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from James misses.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson staying out of range there.
James misses with a body shot.

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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws a low kick but James avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson cracks James with a good jab.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
James is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, James asserts his dominance and retains side control.
James landing a few strikes.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Jackson tries to escape but James is in control.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on James's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James sitting and controlling from the half guard.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Calico James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
James swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
James misses with a body shot.
James throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Quinton Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
James shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James connects with a single shot there.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
James missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson slips under a jab.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calico James.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by James.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from James misses.
James looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson dodges the punch combination from James.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James takes one on the button.
Jackson misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
James staying out of range there.
Jackson works the jab nicely.

James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson is not content to let James control the position.
James trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
James working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson is not content to let James control the position.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
James trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
James trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Calico James was stalling too much, according to the referee.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.
Jackson misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Calico James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

James throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson motions for James to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
James throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James throws a combination that misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
James slips a straight right by Jackson.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from James misses
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
James misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson motions for James to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from James misses.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson retains his light heavyweight title!