PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rover Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Barnes
vs
Jackson

185 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rover Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range.
Barnes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Barnes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rover Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson looks gassed!
Barnes misses with the combination.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Rover Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jamal Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Barnes.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnes throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Barnes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Barnes throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
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 Rover Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Rover Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Rover Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rover Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jackson.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Barnes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Barnes jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rover Barnes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Barnes throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson slips a jab from Barnes.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes which made him look bad.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Barnes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rover Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Jackson.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Barnes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination!
Barnes throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Jamal Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rover Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rover Barnes!