PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
McNeil

178 cm
25
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

181 cm
27
180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brent McNeil!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNeil tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNeil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McNeil connects with the punch.
McNeil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
McNeil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bo Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent McNeil.

McNeil shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but McNeil finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

McNeil stands up out of the half guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McNeil counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McNeil looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Jackson stands up.
McNeil doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters with a left and a right that hurts McNeil! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Jackson jumps into full mount!

McNeil is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNeil throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNeil is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
McNeil tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
McNeil wants to get back to his feet.
McNeil is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson wants to control the pace but McNeil is squirming around nicely.
McNeil really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeil squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McNeil bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McNeil wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McNeil tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson moves to clinch but McNeil breaks away
and McNeil counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for McNeil on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but McNeil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McNeil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.

McNeil shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
McNeil stops Jackson from standing up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNeil wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McNeil might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McNeil looking to pass the 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 Bo Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
McNeil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brent McNeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNeil doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNeil has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. McNeil will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bo Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent McNeil.
McNeil dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to clinch but McNeil is avoiding it.
McNeil shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed McNeil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNeil is breathing heavily.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McNeil has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNeil is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNeil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McNeil seems to have recovered his senses.
McNeil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jackson forces McNeil back against the cage and clinches.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McNeil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McNeil has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNeil shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McNeil gets slowly back to his feet.
McNeil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNeil swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
McNeil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch but McNeil moves out of range.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by McNeil or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
McNeil fails to land the takedown.
McNeil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McNeil off to one side.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson wants to clinch.
McNeil closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. McNeil pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends McNeil sprawling to the canvas. Jackson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can McNeil hang on?
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!

McNeil actively working from the bottom here.
McNeil is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McNeil.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNeil wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

McNeil has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson tries to clinch but McNeil moves out of range.
McNeil with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson moves to clinch but McNeil breaks away

and McNeil counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McNeil trying to control from the bottom.
McNeil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNeil is looking to escape.
McNeil is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.

Jackson decides to stand up.
McNeil swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
McNeil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bo Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent McNeil.

Jackson lands a left and a right that sends McNeil crashing to the canvas! Jackson dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Brent McNeil has been cut.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McNeil on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNeil is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
McNeil sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

McNeil makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McNeil tries a head kick but it misses.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of McNeil backwards.
McNeil is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McNeil jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McNeil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
McNeil fails with the takedown.
McNeil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McNeil shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNeil shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - McNeil circles away.
McNeil tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McNeil fails with the takedown

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jackson clinches up against the cage.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brent McNeil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson blocks a head kick by McNeil.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28

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