PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tidal Wave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be Touched. Wave is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Comfortably Numb Solo. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Wave

185 cm
23
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

189 cm
26
211 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tidal Wave!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a hook

and Wave counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Wave loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wave scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wave throwing strikes but missing.
Wave trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wave throwing strikes but missing.
Wave trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Wave stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pulls Wave in close to his closed guard and prevents Wave from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wave postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Waveis looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Wave working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wave has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wave looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wave's guard.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson prevents Wave from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wave taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Wave works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wave keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.

Wave throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Wave keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Wave.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wave swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wave is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson landing some decent shots from 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 Quinton Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wave.
Jackson leaves Wave with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wave takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wave moves away.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wave connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wave shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wave misses with a shot to the body

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson trying to control but Wave is working from the bottom.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wave is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wave working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wave is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Wave working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Wave keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wave tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Wave looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wave preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Wave is keeping the position.
Wave manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jackson clobbers Wave with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wave sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wave manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wave 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.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Wave's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wave manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wave scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wave landing with the ground and pound.
Wave wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Wave loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wave loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wave tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wave in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wave throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wave postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wave wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Wave has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wave wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Wave throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Wave wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.

That's four 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.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wave is one step ahead there.
Wave trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wave thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wave accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wave trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tidal Wave.
Well Jackson 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

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