PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monroe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villar comes to the cage accompanied by Kamao. 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!

Villar
vs
Jackson

170 cm
23
197 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
Good in bed

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Villar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monroe Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson wants to clinch up but Villar keeps it at a distance.
Villar tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Villar's guard.
Villar keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Villar keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Monroe Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Villar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Villar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Villar dodges it nicely.
Villar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Villar tries to get out of the position.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Villar dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is keen to just control but Villar is a slippery customer.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Villar is defending the position.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Monroe Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Villar misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelo Villar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Villar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Villar tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Villar lands an uppercut.
Villar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Villar has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Jackson pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Villar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Villar is breathing heavily.
Villar throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Villar keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson passes Villar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Villar has a hand on Jackson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jackson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Villar is looking to escape.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Villar is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Villar closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Villar is defending well.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Villar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson not doing much here.

Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar tries to clinch

and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Villar!
Villar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jackson trying to control but Villar is having none of it.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Villar wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Villar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Villar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Villar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Jackson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Villar has his hands clasped together but Jackson breaks the hold and Villar is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monroe Jackson!