PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke LaCrosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Comet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke LaCrosse had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

LaCrosse
vs
Comet

184 cm
25
202 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

183 cm
28
194 lbs
14 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke LaCrosse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Comet!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comet blocks a low kick nicely.
LaCrosse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Comet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Comet misses with a body kick.
LaCrosse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Comet circles away.
Comet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LaCrosse, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Comet blocks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Comet blocks the leg kick.

LaCrosse moves into range and clinches up with Comet.
A short uppercut from Comet.

It looks like Duke LaCrosse has been cut.
Comet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands a left hand.
A short right from Comet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaCrosse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from LaCrosse.
Comet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaCrosse lands a body punch.
LaCrosse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Comet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Comet lands a nice shot to the body.
Comet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Comet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for LaCrosse.

Comet breaks from the clinch.
Jackson Comet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Comet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LaCrosse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LaCrosse cracks the inside of Comet's front leg.

LaCrosse gets a takedown into half guard.
Comet regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaCrosse thows a big elbow that misses.
Comet is looking to stand up but LaCrosse isn't so interested in that idea.
LaCrosse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Comet is pulling down on LaCrosse's head. It's preventing any offense from LaCrosse, at least for the moment.
Comet wants to stand up but LaCrosse is controlling him.
LaCrosse works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Comet makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
LaCrosse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Comet throws a sloppy body shot
and LaCrosse counters with a nice low kick that buckles Comet's knee momentarily.
LaCrosse misses with an uppercut. Comet saw that one coming.
Comet takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Comet throws a jab but it's blocked by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Comet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LaCrosse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Comets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LaCrosse.
Comet lands a jab to the head.
Comet jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from LaCrosse misses
and LaCrosse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Comet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! LaCrosse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Comet - the referee stops the clock and LaCrosse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Comet. LaCrosse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Comet lands a slapping body shot.
LaCrosse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LaCrosse there as he acknowledges the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaCrosse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Comet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke LaCrosse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke LaCrosse's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

LaCrosse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Comet manages to avoid it.
Comet moves out of range of the strikes.
Comet throws a good cross that connects.
LaCrosse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Comet on the side of the head.
LaCrosse looks to land a body kick but Comet moved away.
Comet connects with a crisp jab.
Comet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LaCrosse counters with a nice kick to the body.
Comet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaCrosse.
Comet throws a head kick but LaCrosse moves out of range.
Comet moves out of range of the leg kick from LaCrosse.
Comet looks to throw a body kick
and LaCrosse counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCrosse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Comet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LaCrosse closes the distance and clinches up with Comet, looking for a takedown. LaCrosse pushes Comet against the cage but Comet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Comet, as that shot connected.
Comet misses with a hook to the body
and LaCrosse counters with a slapping leg kick.
LaCrosse throws a lazy head kick
and Comet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LaCrosse thinking.
LaCrosse misses with a low kick as Comet jumps back.
LaCrosse throws a chopping leg kick but Comet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Comet wants to clinch up but LaCrosse keeps it at a distance.
LaCrosse misses with a double jab.
Comet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LaCrosse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Comet misses with a kick to the body

and LaCrosse counters with a shoot takedown. Comet fights it but they end up in guard.
Comet has control of LaCrosse's left arm, preventing LaCrosse from doing any damage.
LaCrosse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Comet wants to sweep but no luck.
LaCrosse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Comet is on top in guard.
Comet passes LaCrosse's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comet trying to control from half guard but LaCrosse is working away.
LaCrosse tries to roll over but Comet keeps him under control.
Comet is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Comet trying to control but LaCrosse is working from the bottom.
LaCrosse has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LaCrosse is trying to control the position but Comet postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
LaCrosse wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Comet is now in half guard.
Comet is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, LaCrosse manages to get to full guard.
Comet wants to control from the top but LaCrosse keeps moving.

Comet stands up from LaCrosse's guard - Comet perhaps looking for a knockout.
LaCrosse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Comet will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke LaCrosse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duke LaCrosse's cut.
That's time! LaCrosse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

LaCrosse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaCrosse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Comet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Comet tries a head kick but it misses.
LaCrosse throws a jab when Comet was well out of range.
Good exchange - Comet coming out on top.
Comet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Comet misses with a kick to the body.
LaCrosse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Duke LaCrosse is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Comet scores with a shot to the body.
LaCrosse thows a leg kick but Comet checks it
and Comet counters with a low kick, right behind LaCrosse 's knee.
Comet swings for the body but LaCrosse moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by LaCrosse.
Comet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
LaCrosse lands a nice looking body kick.
Comet thows a body shot but no joy.
Comet slips a jab and a cross from LaCrosse.
A nice leg kick lands there from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse misses with a combination
letting Comet counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Comet lands but LaCrosse takes it in his stride.
LaCrosse sizes up Comet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Comet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Comet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Comet throws a body punch but LaCrosse moves out of range.
Comet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Comet lands with a shot to the body.
Comet jabs LaCrosse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson Comet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse misses with a leg kick
and Comet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Comet throws a lazy uppercut

and LaCrosse counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Comet looking for a sweep. Not yet Comet, not yet.
Comet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Comet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Comet is on top in guard.
Comet trying to control the position from guard on top but LaCrosse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaCrosse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Comet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Comet wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaCrosse keeps working.
LaCrosse tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Comet tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
LaCrosse stops Comet from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Comet really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke LaCrosse's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

LaCrosse misses with a hook
and Comet counters with a stiff right hand.
Comet throws a leg kick

and LaCrosse counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LaCrosse trying to control but Comet is working from the bottom.
Comet looking to control.
LaCrosse stopping the sweep attempt from Comet.

Comet is looking for a triangle but LaCrosse pushes his legs off easily.
Comet keeping full guard, as LaCrosse tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Comet kicks LaCrosse off and gets to his feet.
Comet throws a hook to the side of LaCrosse's head but LaCrosse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Comet throws a head kick that misses
and LaCrosse counters with a slapping leg kick.
LaCrosse fails with a takedown attempt.
Comet has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from LaCrosse.
A head kick misses from LaCrosse.
Comet lands a really nice looking cross but LaCrosse seems unphased.
Comet throws a sloppy head kick
and LaCrosse counters with a good low kick that Comet was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaCrosse moves away.
Comet thows a leg kick but LaCrosse checks it
and LaCrosse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Comet lands a nice leg kick that just misses LaCrosse's sensitive parts.
LaCrosse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Comet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
LaCrosse tries for a takedown but Comet circles away easily
and Comet counters with a straight right hand.
Comet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaCrosse.
Comet throws a head kick that misses
and LaCrosse counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Comet keeps the fight on the outside.

Comet tries to sprawl but LaCrosse drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Comet is looking to improve his position.
Comet wants to control but LaCrosse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
LaCrosse trying to control from half guard but Comet is working away.
Comet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Comet is trying to maintain the position but LaCrosse is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jackson Comet.
LaCrosse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Comet lands a nice shot that snaps LaCrosse's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Comet.
LaCrosse misses with a leg kick
and Comet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Comet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke LaCrosse had his way with Jackson Comet in that round.
The cut man is working on Duke LaCrosse's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Comet takes a swing at LaCrosse's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Comet.
No joy there for Comet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Comet misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
LaCrosse misses with a leg kick
letting Comet counter with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Comet
and LaCrosse counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comet throws a head kick that misses
and LaCrosse counters with a leg kick.
LaCrosse moves out of range as Comet throws a body kick.
Comet throws a head kick that misses
and LaCrosse counters with a head kick. That will keep Comet thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCrosse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Comet checks it well.
LaCrosse is looking to clinch but Comet is avoiding it.
Comet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LaCrosse has time to react.
Crunch! LaCrosse slams his shin into Comet's torso.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse connects with a jab.
LaCrosse tries for a takedown but Comet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Comet connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LaCrosse.
Comet tries a head kick but it misses.
Comet looks to land a right hand but LaCrosse moved out of range.
Jackson Comet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Comet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Comet misses its intended target.
LaCrosse checks the leg kick.
LaCrosse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

LaCrosse forces Comet back against the cage and clinches.
Comet avoiding damage as LaCrosse throws knees to the body.
Comet lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse blocks an uppercut.
Comet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Comet cracks LaCrosse with a nice body shot.
A short left from Comet.
Comet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Comet blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Comet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaCrosse blocks a leg kick.
Comet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Comet does no damage.
LaCrosse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Comet defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke LaCrosse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Comet does no damage.
LaCrosse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Comet.

Comet has closed the distance and engaged LaCrosse in a clinch.
LaCrosse misses with a punch on the inside.
Comet working aggressively here.
LaCrosse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaCrosse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Comet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LaCrosse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Comet misses with some punches.
A short left from LaCrosse.
Comet pushes LaCrosse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Comet managing to block the knees to the body from LaCrosse.
Comet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LaCrosse's elbow.
Comet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaCrosse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Comet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Comet swings wildly with an uppercut but LaCrosse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comet lands with a light punch inside.
Comet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LaCrosse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duke LaCrosse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Comet digs a right hand into LaCrosse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaCrosse's gas tank.
Comet lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Comet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LaCrosse 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke LaCrosse!
Duke LaCrosse retains his middleweight title!