PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Jay Lakay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lakay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LOSER!! It was you!!. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Jackson
vs
Jay Lakay

190 cm
21
250 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

195 cm
24
255 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%
Das Labor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Jay Lakay!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakay shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lakay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lakay tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Lakay as Jackson shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.

Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lakay's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson stops Lakay from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lakay for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Quinton Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Lakay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Lakay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Lakay from controlling successfully.
Lakay postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Lakay being controlled here momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Quinton Jackson.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Lakay on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lakay is defended easily by Jackson.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Jay Lakay.
Horrible takedown by Lakay or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson wants to slow Lakay down by chopping away at his legs.

Jackson scores with a takedown into Lakay's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jackson stands up and waves to Lakay to follow him.
Jackson connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lakay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lakay.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lakay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Lakay isn't so interested in that idea.
Lakay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lakay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Lakay is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lakay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Quinton Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackson lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lakay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lakay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Lakay persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lakay shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Jay Lakay.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lakay fails with an attempt to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Lakay to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lakay is one step ahead there.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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!
Lakay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson pulls Lakay in close to prevent any damage.
Lakay tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Lakay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson pulls Lakay in close to his closed guard and prevents Lakay from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lakay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lakay throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson pulls Lakay in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Quinton Jackson just wasn't active enough.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Lakay saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakay has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lakay slips a straight right by Jackson.
Lakay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lakay is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Lakay circles away and we're back to standing.
Lakay misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a low kick but Lakay avoids it.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lakay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lakay somewhat.
Lakay shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lakay.
Lakay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lakay gets slowly back to his feet.
Lakay shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lakay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Lakay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
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!
Lakay shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson swings for the body but Lakay moves out of range.
Lakay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lakay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lakay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.

Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lakay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Lakay's guard.

Lakay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lakay being controlled here, momentarily.

Jackson stands up from Lakay's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakay shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lakay closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Lakay pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Jay Lakay.
Lakay misses with a takedown
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Lakay counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lakay.
Lakay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson feints and then cracks Lakay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lakay down.
Marc Jay Lakay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lakay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson trying to control but Lakay is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakay is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lakay is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Lakay is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Quinton Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to control but Lakay wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
An out of breath Quinton Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.