PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gringo Killer (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
Killer

179 cm
19
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple 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 London, Jabari Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gringo Killer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.

Killer gets a clinch.
Killer wants to break free but Jackson has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killer breaks from the clinch.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killer pinned against the cage. Killer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.

Jackson pushes Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Killer.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Killer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jabari Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gringo Killer.
Killer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson jumps guard but Killer stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killer tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Gringo Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killer.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Killer wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson prevents Killer from breaking the clinch.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Killer being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Killer drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Killer looking to stall.
Killer seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Jackson is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer slows down the pace here.
Killer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Killer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Jackson darts in and clinches Killer up against the cage.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson pushes Killer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer wants to break free but Jackson has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Killer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Killer looks winded!
Killer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gringo Killer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Killer is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Killer manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killer on the ground.

Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Killer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Killer in his guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson wants to stand but Killer is controlling the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Killer from controlling successfully.
Killer tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Killer gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jabari Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gringo Killer.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.

Jackson darts in and clinches Killer up against the cage.
Killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killer stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.

Killer breaks from the clinch.
Killer throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jabari Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Killer tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.
Killer tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Killer has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Killer to the mat.
Killer sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gringo Killer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Killer in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Killer jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Killer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

Killer wriggles free and stands up.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.

Killer forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Gringo Killer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Killer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Killer tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer can't get the takedown.
Jabari Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gringo Killer.
Killer tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killer tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Killer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Killer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Killer sprawls well.
Killer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killer tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson looking for a takedown.

Killer breaks the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.

Killer breaks the clinch.

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 Jabari Jackson.
I think Killer 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 William Gold scores the fight for Jabari Jackson!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Gringo Killer!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Gringo Killer!

Gringo Killer wins by split decision!