PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Zanotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zanotto
vs
Jackson

183 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Zanotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson forces Zanotto back against the cage and clinches.
Zanotto prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zanotto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson lands with a cross.

Zanotto closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Zanotto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zanotto goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Zanotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zanotto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zanotto keeps the fight on the outside.
Zanotto shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Zanotto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zanotto.
Zanotto looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zanotto throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Zanotto throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Zanotto looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zanotto prevents Jackson from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is controlling Zanotto's trapped leg to prevent Zanotto from advancing to side control.
Zanotto stalling.
Zanotto is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zanotto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zanotto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zanotto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zanotto working Jackson over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zanotto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zanotto trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zanotto is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Zanotto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Zanotto throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Zanotto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zanotto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Zanotto misses with a head shot. Jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Zanotto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zanotto, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zanotto.
Jackson gets through Zanotto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zanotto is looking for a takedown.
Zanotto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zanotto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zanotto 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 Ben Zanotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zanotto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.

Zanotto darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Zanotto has the dominant position.

Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Zanotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zanotto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zanotto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zanotto working some strikes from top position.
Zanotto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zanotto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ben Zanotto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zanotto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto is just content to waste time from the top position. Jackson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zanotto connects with a couple of short punches.
Zanotto pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zanotto throws a strike but Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zanotto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zanotto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zanotto throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zanotto.
Zanotto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Zanotto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zanotto throws a big right hand that misses.
Zanotto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson wants to stand but Zanotto is controlling the position.
Zanotto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zanotto wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Zanotto working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zanotto with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zanotto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zanotto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zanotto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zanotto postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zanotto throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Zanotto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Zanotto gets a takedown into half guard.
Zanotto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zanotto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zanotto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Zanotto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zanotto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zanotto working Jackson over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanotto trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Zanotto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Zanotto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zanotto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zanotto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zanotto trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Zanotto looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ben Zanotto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zanotto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zanotto wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Zanotto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zanotto throws a big elbow that misses.
Zanotto trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Zanotto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jackson wants to stand but Zanotto is controlling his posture from full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson stops Zanotto from standing up.
Zanotto pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Zanotto has wrist control.

Zanotto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zanotto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eddie Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zanotto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zanotto moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Zanotto has double underhooks.
Zanotto is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zanotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zanotto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Zanotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Zanotto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Zanotto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zanotto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zanotto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Zanotto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zanotto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Zanotto!
A very excited looking Ben Zanotto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.