PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and angel rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
rivera

168 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
179 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, angel rivera!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and rivera counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
rivera working away.
rivera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
rivera working away.
rivera tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
A lull in the action here as rivera stalls from top position.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
rivera stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
rivera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. angel rivera wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson with a poor takedown

and rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
rivera controls the position from side control.
rivera has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Jackson tries to hold on but rivera postures up.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
rivera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but rivera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
rivera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson tries to hold on but rivera pushes him away.
rivera controlling from the full mount.
rivera prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Jackson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
rivera controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
rivera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson tries to hold on but rivera pushes him away.
rivera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to hold on but rivera pushes him away.
Jackson can't escape the position.
rivera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but rivera isn't that keen on the idea.
rivera controlling his opponent.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson tries to clinch but rivera is having none of it.
Jackson tries to clinch

and rivera counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
rivera is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on rivera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson won't allow rivera to pass to mount.
rivera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackson.
Jackson is controlling rivera's trapped leg to prevent rivera from advancing to side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson wants to control but rivera is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts rivera as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. rivera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow just above rivera 's eye.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
rivera looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
rivera misses with a jab, cross combination.
rivera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
rivera throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from rivera.
rivera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
rivera lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
rivera connects with a single shot there.
rivera lands a two punch combo.
rivera throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
rivera scores with a three punch combo!
rivera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
rivera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
No joy there for rivera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
rivera digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
rivera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
rivera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
rivera connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from rivera.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from rivera.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
rivera lands a body shot.
rivera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from rivera.
rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
rivera misses with a two punch combination.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
rivera tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. rivera smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
rivera feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. rivera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
rivera dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
rivera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
rivera throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
rivera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
rivera lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

angel rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson throws a combination that misses
and rivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
rivera digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
rivera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ricardo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
rivera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. rivera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ricardo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
rivera punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
rivera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut there from rivera.
rivera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
rivera misses with a body kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
rivera misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as rivera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
rivera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
rivera cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
rivera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
angel rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson moves forwards but rivera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and rivera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
rivera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
rivera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
rivera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
rivera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from rivera misses.
rivera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
rivera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
rivera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and rivera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
rivera scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by rivera. Beautiful body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jackson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
rivera clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
rivera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
rivera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
rivera misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
rivera scores with a hook.
rivera lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
rivera scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
rivera works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson moves to clinch but rivera breaks away
and rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
rivera tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Jackson clinches up against the cage.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but rivera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
rivera is working the combinations to good effect here.
rivera lands a nice looking body shot.
rivera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
rivera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
rivera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
rivera swinging wildly here.
angel rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from rivera as Jackson shoots in.
A combination from rivera does no damage.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and rivera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
rivera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries for a takedown but rivera circles away easily

and rivera moves into the clinch.
Ricardo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
rivera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

And that's the end of the fight!
angel rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got rivera 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... angel rivera!