PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jp Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepper Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Money
vs
Jackson

198 cm
18
202 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jp Money!
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, Pepper Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Money counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Money counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson moves to clinch but Money breaks away
and Money counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Money sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Money's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Money duly obliges.

It looks like Pepper Jackson has been cut.
Money displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stops Money from getting back to his feet.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pepper Jackson.
Money lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Money counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jp Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepper Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Money circles away.
Jp Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Money pushes him off.

Money tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Money is trying to stand.
Jackson throwing shots but Money is blocking nicely.
Jackson throwing shots but Money is blocking nicely.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Money is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Money is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Jackson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Money manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Money stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Money counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Money throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Money throws a right and a left that both miss.
Money throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Jp Money is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick

and Money holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson keeps control of Money as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Money tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Jackson tightens his grip and picks Money up, before dumping him to the ground. Money manages to land in guard.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jp Money will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pepper Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pepper Jackson!