PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Apostle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Apostle

170 cm
18
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teddy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Apostle!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Apostle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apostle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apostle swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Teddy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apostle avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Apostle shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Apostle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Apostle shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Apostle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Apostle moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Apostle's leg but Apostle calmly moves out of range.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Apostle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Apostle scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apostle slips nicely into half guard.

Apostle stands up from half guard.
Apostle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Apostle clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Apostle jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Apostle around his waist. Apostle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Teddy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Apostle.
Apostle gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Apostle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apostle is one step ahead there.
Jackson pulls Apostle in to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apostle wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Apostle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Apostle stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to slow Apostle down with leg kicks.

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Apostle. Apostle maintains the clinch.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apostle is defending well for now.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Apostle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Teddy Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Apostle checks it.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Apostle doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson thumps Apostle with a low kick.
Apostle ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Apostle walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jackson misses.

Jackson clinches.
Jackson has Apostle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Apostle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Apostle prevents it.

Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Apostle to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is trying to keep Apostle in close.
Apostle preventing the sweep.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Apostle misses with a hook.

Apostle clinches up against the cage.
Apostle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Apostle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Apostle is having none of it.
Apostle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Apostle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apostle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apostle's guard.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Apostle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Apostle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Apostle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.

Apostle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apostle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Apostle. Apostle gets slowly back to his feet.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Apostle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Apostle tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Teddy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Apostle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Ryan Apostle has been cut.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Apostle blocks with his arms.
Apostle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apostle is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Apostle shrugs off.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apostle is defending well for now.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Apostle in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apostle wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Apostle managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.

Jackson jumps guard and drags Apostle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Apostle trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Apostle postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apostle slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Apostle slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is pressing down on Apostle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Teddy Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Apostle looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apostle has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Apostle is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apostle trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson wants to stand but Apostle is controlling the position.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apostle is one step ahead there.
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 Teddy Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Apostle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apostle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Apostle!
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Apostle moves his leg out of the way.
Apostle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Apostle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apostle is out of range.
Jackson takes a swing at Apostle's ribcage but misses.
Apostle fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Apostle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Apostle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Teddy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Apostle.
Apostle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Apostle moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Apostle moves his leg out of the way.
Teddy Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Apostle's front leg but catches the back leg as Apostle tries to avoid it.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apostle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apostle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Apostle ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses the jab.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Apostle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apostle jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Apostle around his waist. Apostle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Apostle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Apostle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Apostle blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Apostle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Apostle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Apostle fails with a takedown attempt.
Apostle checks a low kick from Jackson.
Teddy Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apostle defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Apostle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Apostle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a low kick but Apostle moves out of range easily.
Good work by Apostle as he checks the leg kick.

Apostle pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Apostle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Apostle manages to get underhooks.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Apostle pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apostle checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Jackson!
Teddy Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.