PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Thomas
vs
Williams

189 cm
24
213 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

192 cm
23
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jackson Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Williams!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Williams defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Thomas.
Thomas slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Thomas to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Williams.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Jackson Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thomas is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Williams.
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with an outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Williams.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
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!
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Thomas misses with a leg kick.

Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into Thomas's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Williams postures up.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Thomas dominated that 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.

Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Williams catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Williams misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thomas here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Thomas walks into a jab.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a jab.
Thomas defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Jackson Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Williams.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Thomas cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thomas counters with a body kick that stops Williams in his tracks momentarily.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Thomas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thomas leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Williams misses with a leg kick
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.

Thomas lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Thomas takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Williams is rocked!
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!
BAM! Thomas delivers a spinning backfist that drops Williams like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jackson Thomas!
After the fight, Jackson Thomas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.