PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jase Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Action Jackson (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.

Chapman
vs
Jackson

185 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Jase Chapman!
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, Action Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to throw a body kick

and Chapman counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.

Jackson working for a triangle but Chapman defends it easily.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chapman defends well.
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 looking for a guillotine here but Chapman defends easily.
Chapman wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.

Jackson working for a triangle but Chapman defends it easily.
Chapman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chapman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chapman manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chapman is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Chapman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chapman wants to stand but Jackson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chapman lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chapman wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Chapman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman stops Jackson from standing up.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chapman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chapman prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Chapman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chapman preventing the sweep.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chapman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Chapman shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chapman moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.

Chapman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Chapman is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Chapman prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Chapman wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Action Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jase Chapman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Chapman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Chapman trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Chapman tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Chapman pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Chapman from controlling successfully.

Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chapman stacks Jackson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chapman!
Chapman wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.

Chapman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chapman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson lands a head kick. Chapman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Chapman avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease.
Jab from Chapman.

Chapman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Chapman is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Chapman wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chapman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Chapman trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
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 Jase Chapman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Chapman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand

and Chapman counters with a takedown into side control.
Chapman trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chapman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chapman regains full guard. Nicely done.

Chapman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Chapman is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson trying to control the position but Chapman is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chapman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Jackson tries for a kimura but Chapman is defending well.
Chapman can't do much from the bottom here.

Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Chapman is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chapman has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chapman keeps working.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chapman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
I wouldn't like to be where Chapman is right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Chapman manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jackson.

Chapman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chapman keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson passes Chapman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Action Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Action Jackson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Action Jackson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Action Jackson!

Action Jackson wins by unanimous decision!