PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peregrin Broadfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadfoot comes to the cage accompanied by I Killed the Pirates. Jackson has chosen Pants On tha Ground as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Broadfoot
vs
Jackson

181 cm
27
185 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

186 cm
25
186 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peregrin Broadfoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadfoot shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Broadfoot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Broadfoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Broadfoot throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Broadfoot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Broadfoot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Broadfoot dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Broadfoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Broadfoot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Peregrin Broadfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broadfoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Broadfoot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadfoot takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Broadfoot throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Broadfoot.
Broadfoot looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broadfoot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Broadfoot persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Broadfoot misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Broadfoot misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peregrin Broadfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Broadfoot misses with a straight right.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Broadfoot is out of range.
Broadfoot misses with a hook.
Broadfoot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Broadfoot misses with a wild body shot.

Jackson gets caught napping as Broadfoot dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Broadfoot is controlling the position.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Broadfoot from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to stand but Broadfoot is controlling the position.
Broadfoot wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Broadfoot wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Broadfoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Broadfoot stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Broadfoot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Broadfoot!

Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broadfoot is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broadfoot is working hard here to advance position.

Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Broadfoot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Broadfoot tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peregrin Broadfoot dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Broadfoot ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Broadfoot under the eye.
Jackson tries to clinch but Broadfoot is having none of it.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Broadfoot has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Broadfoot.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broadfoot.
A swing and a miss from Broadfoot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Broadfoot doesn't seem bothered though.
Broadfoot throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.

Broadfoot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Broadfoot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Broadfoot working the head and body with strikes.
Broadfoot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Broadfoot.
Broadfoot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Broadfoot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Broadfoot's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has the hooks in. Broadfoot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Broadfoot.

Broadfoot preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jackson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jackson wants to control but Broadfoot is keeping busy.
Broadfoot rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Broadfoot with the active half guard here but Jackson passes nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Broadfoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Broadfoot manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Jackson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot moves out of range of the strikes.
Rashad Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broadfoot lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Nice uppercut lands for Broadfoot. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson lands a jab to Broadfoot's midsection.
Broadfoot defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Broadfoot throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Broadfoot stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broadfoot misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rashad Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broadfoot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Broadfoot throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Broadfoot misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a hook but Broadfoot blocks it.
Broadfoot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Broadfoot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Broadfoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Broadfoot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Broadfoot throwing strikes but missing.
Broadfoot distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Broadfoot wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Broadfoot throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Broadfoot is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Broadfoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Broadfoot has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Broadfoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Broadfoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Broadfoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Broadfoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Broadfoot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Broadfoot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Broadfoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Broadfoot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Broadfoot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Broadfoot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Broadfoot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Broadfoot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Broadfoot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Broadfoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.

Broadfoot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Broadfoot is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Broadfoot working some strikes from top position.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broadfoot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson wants to stand up but Broadfoot is controlling him.
Broadfoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peregrin Broadfoot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Broadfoot 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Peregrin Broadfoot!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Peregrin Broadfoot!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Peregrin Broadfoot!

Peregrin Broadfoot wins by unanimous decision!