PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaylin Acker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Jeansonne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acker comes to the cage accompanied by The Motto. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Acker
vs
Jeansonne

195 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaylin Acker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheldon Jeansonne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeansonne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Acker circles away.
Acker lands a head kick. Jeansonne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jeansonne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acker manages to avoid it.
Acker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jeansonne misses with a double jab
and Acker counters with a series of strikes. Jeansonne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jeansonne is looking to land body kicks.
Jeansonne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Acker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jeansonne somewhat.
Acker leaves Jeansonne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaylin Acker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Jeansonne.
Acker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jeansonne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Acker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jeansonne back to the cage. Acker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acker throws a front kick that sends Jeansonne stumbling back into the cage.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Acker.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jeansonne is looking for a sweep.
Jeansonne is letting Acker control him for a moment.
Acker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jeansonne on the ground.
Jeansonne is trying to get back to his feet.
Jeansonne wants to control but Acker postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acker landing a few strikes.

Acker stands up.
Jeansonne tries to close the distance and clinch but Acker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jeansonne looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeansonne throws a sloppy head kick and Acker moves out of range easily.
Acker misses with a wild combination.
Jeansonne dives in and grabs Acker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Acker pushes down on Jeansonne's head and hops out.
Jeansonne closes the distance but Acker moves to the side
and Acker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jeansonne is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeansonne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Acker as he jumps to the side.
Jeansonne stuffs the takedown attempt from Acker. Acker gets slowly back to his feet.

Acker has managed to clinch.
Acker keeps control of Jeansonne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeansonne tries for a takedown. No joy.

Acker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Acker rushes Jeansonne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Acker breaks from the clinch.
Acker tries to clinch up.
Jeansonne fails to land the takedown.

Acker has Jeansonne up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Acker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jeansonne is trying to break the clinch but Acker is controlling him.
Jeansonne is trying to pull guard but Acker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeansonne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Acker smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Acker lands but Jeansonne takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Acker. Those never looked like landing.
Jeansonne takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acker wants to clinch up but Jeansonne keeps it at a distance.

Acker clinches up against the cage.
Acker gets through Jeansonne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Acker breaks the clinch.
Jeansonne fails with the takedown
and Acker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaylin Acker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Acker misses with a double jab.
Jeansonne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Acker moves out of range as Jeansonne strikes.
Acker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jeansonne counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown by Jeansonne or perhaps it was just good defense by Acker which made him look bad.
Jeansonne slips a jab and a cross from Acker.
Jeansonne with a hook.
Acker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Acker throws a head kick that misses.
Acker connects with a high kick.
Acker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acker tries to clinch
and Jeansonne counters with a head kick. That will keep Acker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jeansonne is breathing heavily.
Acker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jeansonne fails with an attempt to clinch.

Acker gets a clinch.
Jeansonne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Acker's efforts to push away.

Acker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acker tries for a takedown but Jeansonne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeansonne takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Acker rushes Jeansonne and presses him up against the cage.
Acker pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Acker breaks the clinch.
Acker stuffs the takedown attempt from Jeansonne. Jeansonne gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeansonne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Acker.
Acker misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeansonne shoots in and drives through. Acker sprawls well.
Jaylin Acker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Jeansonne.
Acker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Acker wants it to stay on the feet.
Acker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeansonne but Jeansonne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jeansonne avoids the head kick by Acker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jeansonne is defended easily by Acker.
Jeansonne stuffs the takedown attempt from Acker. Acker gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeansonne misses with a takedown attempt
and Acker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jeansonne looks for a takedown but Acker sprawls well.
Jeansonne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Acker throws a one two combo.
Acker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Acker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jeansonne back to the cage. Acker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acker throws a series of punches but Jeansonne avoids them all with ease.
Acker is looking to clinch but Jeansonne is avoiding it.
Jeansonne tries for a takedown but Acker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Acker lands a high kick!
Jeansonne tries to close the distance and clinch but Acker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jeansonne avoids the head kick by Acker.
Acker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jeansonne.
A left and a right from Acker both land. Nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Acker tries to sprawl but Jeansonne drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeansonne throwing shots but Acker is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jaylin Acker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Acker fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jeansonne.
Jeansonne fails with the takedown.
Acker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acker keeps the fight on the outside.

Jeansonne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jeansonne showed some decent athleticism there.
Jeansonne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jeansonne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jeansonne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acker keeps working.

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

Jaylin Acker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jeansonne thows a leg kick but Acker checks it
and Acker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Acker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Acker scores with a head kick. Jeansonne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acker is looking to clinch but Jeansonne is avoiding it.
Jeansonne fails in his attempt to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Acker.
Acker takes a little break here. Jeansonne wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Acker working away.
Acker tries to move to mount but Jeansonne blocks the move with his legs.
Jeansonne seems a little lost for a moment, as Acker dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Acker decides to stand back up.
Acker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acker.

Jeansonne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Acker is trying desperately to improve position.
Acker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Acker wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Acker wants to hold on but Jeansonne pushes him away.
Jeansonne manages to capitalize on a mistake by Acker to take his back!

Jeansonne looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Acker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jeansonne.
Jeansonne trying to control.
Acker is trying to get back to his feet but Jeansonne has full control of the position and if anything, Acker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jeansonne is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Acker has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

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 Jaylin Acker.
Well Acker 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaylin Acker!