PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Striker Grappling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Grappling
vs
Jackson

180 cm
29
175 lbs
25 - 9 - 1

180 cm
29
183 lbs
12 - 1 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Striker Grappling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grappling manages to avoid it.
Grappling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Grappling ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Grappling connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grappling keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.

Jackson forces Grappling back against the cage and clinches.
Grappling pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grappling can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Grappling lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson works on Grappling's body with a couple of short punches.
Grappling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grappling misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grappling blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into Grappling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grappling's gas tank.
Jackson is leaning against Grappling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grappling blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries a body shot but Grappling blocks it.
Jackson lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Grappling blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Grappling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grappling blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Grappling controls the action.
Grappling blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Grappling has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Grappling.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Grappling tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Grappling prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Good body shot from Grappling.
Jackson is leaning against Grappling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Grappling works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Grappling throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Grappling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Grappling has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Grappling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grappling is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Grappling.
A right handed body shot lands from Grappling.
Grappling lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Jackson.

Grappling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grappling motions for Jackson to come forward. Grappling throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grappling.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Grappling.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Grappling in a clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Grappling.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Grappling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grappling lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grappling misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grappling.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grappling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Grappling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Grappling's ribcage. Grappling let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grappling.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grappling's elbow.

Grappling manages to break the clinch.
Grappling throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grappling misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.

Grappling gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Grappling manages to retain guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A cross from Jackson lands.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grappling. Grappling obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Grappling's body.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson throws a push kick but Grappling slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Grappling.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grappling manages to avoid it.
Grappling moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Grappling misses.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Grappling's legs.
Grappling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grappling is just out of range.
Grappling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson throws a hook but Grappling blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Grappling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grappling, right into the meat.
Grappling looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Shane Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grappling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson swings for the body but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grappling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappling fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grappling counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shane Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Grappling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grappling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Grappling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Grappling sees coming a mile off.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grappling scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grappling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappling misses with a low kick.
Grappling on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grappling sprawls well. Grappling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Striker Grappling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Grappling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grappling misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Grappling. That's going to slow Jackson down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Grappling.
Grappling lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Striker Grappling dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Grappling tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grappling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Grappling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grappling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson scores with a jab. Grappling acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grappling manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grappling ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Striker Grappling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Jackson.
Grappling moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Grappling moves away
and Grappling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson swings for the body but Grappling moves out of range.
Jackson works Grappling's body with a nice hook.
Grappling feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Grappling cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Grappling keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Grappling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grappling lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grappling. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grappling.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Grappling throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a body punch but Grappling moves out of range.
Grappling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grappling sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Grappling lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappling feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Grappling is out of range.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grappling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grappling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grappling 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.
Grappling goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grappling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Grappling shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grappling looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Nice body kick from Grappling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grappling.
Good standup being displayed there by Grappling as he connects with a hook.
Grappling connects with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Striker Grappling clearly takes 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 stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grappling.
Grappling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Grappling counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grappling counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grappling's calf.
Grappling lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Grappling explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Grappling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grappling's knee momentarily.
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!
Jackson misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grappling tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Grappling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Grappling misses its intended target.
Grappling looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
A cross from Grappling lands.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grappling pinned against the cage. Grappling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Grappling.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Grappling counters with a leg kick.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grappling turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grappling, right into the meat.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grappling.

Jackson has managed to clinch.
Grappling swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grappling lands a body shot.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grappling uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grappling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Grappling pushes him off.
Grappling with a hook.
Grappling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Grappling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grappling.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Grappling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Grappling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grappling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Grappling throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Grappling's head but Grappling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grappling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Grappling's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grappling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grappling moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Striker Grappling had his way with Shane Jackson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grappling pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Grappling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grappling.
Grappling moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Grappling.
Grappling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grappling connects with a high kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Grappling checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grappling counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Grappling jumps back.
Grappling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grappling lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
That kick from Grappling tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Grappling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grappling circles away.
Jackson takes a swing at Grappling's ribcage but misses.
Grappling swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Shane Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Grappling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grappling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grappling throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Striker Grappling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grappling throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Grappling moves out of range easily.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Grappling counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws a body punch but Grappling moves out of range.
Jackson wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Grappling - that will leave a mark!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grappling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson lands a jab to Grappling's midsection.
Grappling dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook. Grappling ducked under it nicely.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Grappling's knee but Grappling avoids it well.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson works over Grappling's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Striker Grappling has been cut.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Grappling keeps it at a distance.
Grappling checks the leg kick.
Grappling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Grappling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Grappling does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Grappling.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grappling uses good head movement to avoid it.

Grappling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Striker Grappling.
I think Grappling 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Striker Grappling!
Striker Grappling is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Striker Grappling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.