PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bullet with a Name - Nonpoint kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Kyle

200 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyle throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Kyle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Kyle moves out of range.
Kyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Kyle misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kyle.

It looks like Mark Jackson has been cut.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyle.
Kyle misses with a double jab

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kyle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kyle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson stands up from half guard.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Kyle avoids nicely.
Jackson jabs at Kyle's body.

Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kyle did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson winds up and cracks Kyle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kyle defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyle's head.

Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kyle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kyle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Kyle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kyle tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kyle is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kyle 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.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kyle is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Kyle's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kyle tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kyle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kyle is trying to stand.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyle keeps working.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is trying to control. Kyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Kyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jackson stands up out of the half guard.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Jackson'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.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Kyle's guard.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Jackson stands up and beckons Kyle to his feet.
Kyle swinging wildly here.
Kyle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Kyle does no damage.
Kyle fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab.
Kyle is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kyle's head backwards.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyle doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Kyle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kyle looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Kyle, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Kyle against the cage but Kyle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kyle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kyle was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kyle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kyle is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mark Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson pushes down on Kyle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kyle is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Kyle is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kyle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson working over Kyle with some ground and pound. Kyle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kyle is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson is nestled in close to Kyle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Kyle's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson working over Kyle with some ground and pound. Kyle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Kyle's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Kyle's hands, connecting with Kyle's forehead.
Kyle is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson is keen to just control but Kyle is a slippery customer.
Kyle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kyle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson wants to control but Kyle is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyle keeps working.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Jackson'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. And we move into the final round!

Kyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyle avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyle as he jumps to the side.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kyle. Those never looked like landing.
Kyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Kyle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kyle.
Kyle scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kyle throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a body punch but Kyle moves out of range.
Mark Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyle circles away quickly and effectively.
Mark Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
No joy there for Kyle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson cracks Kyle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Kyle misses.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyle can do to turn this around?
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Kyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kyle should have avoided that one.
Kyle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson misses with a hook. Kyle ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kyle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Kyle walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
No joy there for Kyle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kyle throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Kyle.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kyle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Kyle misses.
Jackson scores with a jab. Kyle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kyle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kyle misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle misses with the combination.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kyle throws a combination that misses

and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kyle's head.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kyle's head.
Jackson is pushing down on Kyle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kyle is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson prevents Kyle from standing back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson working over Kyle with some ground and pound. Kyle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Kyle's temple.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kyle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson prevents Kyle from standing back up.
Jackson working Kyle over with strikes.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson working over Kyle with some ground and pound. Kyle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bryan Kyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson wants to control but Kyle is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle missing with punches from the bottom.
Jackson winds up and cracks Kyle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mark Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson is taking a breather. Kyle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Jackson!
Mark Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.