PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen MGK as his entrance music. Tommy Thompson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jackson
vs
Thompson

195 cm
24
283 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
20
281 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Thompson misses

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thompson's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Jackson trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Thompson 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.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thompson 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.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thompson!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Thompson wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.

Jackson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Thompson is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Jackson!