PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jackon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Finney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sky Might Fall. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackon
vs
Finney

174 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Jackon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Finney!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Finney as Jackon shoots in.
Jackon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finney as he avoids it easily.
Tyson Jackon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jackon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finney tries to avoid it but Jackon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finney to the ground. Finney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Finney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackon pulls Finney in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jackon is looking for a triangle but Finney pushes his legs off easily.
Finney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackon keeping full guard, as Finney tries to pass.
Finney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finney postures up and lands a big shot to Jackon's brow.
Finney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finney postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Finney counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackon is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finney wants to free his trapped foot but Jackon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Jackon actively working from the bottom here.
Finney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Finney trying to mount his opponent but Jackon defends it.
Finney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Finney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finney is working away from the top position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Finney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackon as he jumps to the side.
Finney throws a solid leg kick but Jackon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finney.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackon tries for a takedown but Finney circles away easily

and Finney counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Finney works over Jackon with some ground and pound from guard.

Jackon has his feet on Finney's thighs here. He's pushed Finney off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Finney screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Jackon!