PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Zeroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Zeroni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
Zeroni

186 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Zeroni!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeroni shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Zeroni's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Zeroni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Zeroni back into the cage.

Zeroni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Zeroni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zeroni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zeroni'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 tries to stand but Zeroni is controlling from the bottom.
Zeroni is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zeroni dives on top into guard.
Zeroni preventing the sweep.

Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Zeroni to get to half guard.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zeroni is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zeroni is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Zeroni has control of the leg.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zeroni is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeroni works his way into side control.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jackson tries to buck Zeroni off but Zeroni is having none of it.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Zeroni is chipping away with strikes.

Zeroni is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Zeroni keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeroni throws a strike aimed at the side of Jackson's head but Jackson avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeroni is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zeroni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zeroni.
Jackson pushes Zeroni off looking to stand but Zeroni dives back in and keeps control.

Jackson looking for subs from the bottom but Zeroni mounts him!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Zeroni wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeroni tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zeroni fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zeroni wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeroni working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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 Christopher Jackson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jackson shoots in and drives through. Zeroni sprawls well.
Zeroni is looking to land body kicks.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Zeroni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zeroni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Zeroni's legs - danger averted.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Zeroni.

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zeroni dives on top into guard.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zeroni defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeroni trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zeroni defends well.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Zeroni pushes his legs off easily.
Zeroni wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zeroni trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zeroni trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeroni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zeroni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.

Zeroni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Zeroni stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Zeroni tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeroni keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zeroni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeroni throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.

Zeroni moves into the clinch.
Zeroni tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Zeroni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Zeroni breaks the clinch.
Zeroni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Zeroni is defending it quite comfortably.
Zeroni looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zeroni avoids it really well and circles away.
Christopher Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Zeroni, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Zeroni against the cage but Zeroni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zeroni defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeroni throws a head kick that misses.

Zeroni takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Zeroni is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zeroni successfully pulls guard.

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zeroni dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jackson is looking for a triangle here but Zeroni uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zeroni presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Zeroni tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Zeroni maintains control.
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Zeroni has taken his back!
Jackson tries to break free.
Zeroni tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to break free.

Zeroni is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jackson with him. Jackson is trying to defend but Zeroni has an arm under the chin now! Jackson grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hector Zeroni!