PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Quick
vs
Jackson

187 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
224 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.

Quick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.

Quick with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Quick looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson stops Quick from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Quick moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jackson has worked his arm free - good work by Jackson!
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Quick keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Quick is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Quick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Quick is breathing heavily.
Quick tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Quick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson with a hook.
Mike Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quick shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Quick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson swings for the body but Quick moves out of range.
Jack Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quick shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Quick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Quick. Quick gets slowly back to his feet.

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.
Quick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.

Jackson clinches.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Quick is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Quick's takedown attempt.
Quick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Quick shrugs off.
Quick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Quick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Quick shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Quick shoots in.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Quick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quick shoots in but no luck this time.

Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Mike Quick has been cut.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quick.
Quick tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Quick shrugs off.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Quick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Quick 's eye.
Quick wants a takedown but no success here.

Quick has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
Quick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Quick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson prevents Quick from improving position.

Quick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Quick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.

Quick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Quick is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Quick to get the leverage.
Quick wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.

Quick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Quick eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is in trouble now - Quick has advanced to mount!

Quick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is controlling an arm, preventing Quick from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Quick jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jackson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Quick's cut.
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.

Quick shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quick.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Quick wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Quick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Quick in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Quick wants a takedown.
Quick takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jackson lands an elbow just above Quick 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jack Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quick takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Quick has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Quick pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Quick dives into Jackson's guard.
Quick passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Quick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quick is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quick trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Quick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Quick trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.

Quick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Quick wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Quick.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Quick is controlling well.

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.
Quick passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!

Quick is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jackson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jackson stops Quick from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Quick works his way to his opponent's back.
Jackson tries to escape but Quick has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Quick has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Quick looking for the choke from the back.

Quick is persistently looking for the submission but Jackson is defending it well.

Quick looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quick looking to break Jackson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jackson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Quick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Quick is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jackson is defending well though. Quick let's go of the attempt for now.

Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Quick is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jackson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Quick has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jackson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Quick working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks Quick's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson is working Quick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Quick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Mike Quick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quick is on top in guard.

Quick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Quick pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Quick is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Quick passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Quick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Quick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Quick tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Quick wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Quick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Quick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Quick in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Quick avoids the damage to the body.
Quick wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Quick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Quick goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Quick shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Quick or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Quick fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Quick should have avoided that one.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Quick on that attempt.
Quick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quick shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quick.
Quick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Quick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Quick shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Quick with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Quick in a clinch.
Quick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Quick turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Quick trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.

Quick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Quick prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Quick passes to full mount!

Quick is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Quick is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jackson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Quick looking for the RNC.
Jackson tries to escape the position.

Jackson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Quick gets his way!
Jackson turns into Quick and is now in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quick is on top in guard.
Quick stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Quick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson striking off his back but it's not causing Quick any problems.

Quick drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Quick off! Quick jumps back into Jackson's guard.

Quick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Quick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Quick blocks nicely.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Quick blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

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