PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Big Show Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Big Show Jr's choice of entrance music: Papa was a Rolling Stone. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Big Show Jr

195 cm
24
258 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

213 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

The Dark Side

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lee Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Big Show Jr!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Big Show Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is staying active underneath Big Show Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Big Show Jr postures up.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Big Show Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Big Show Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Big Show Jr tries to pass.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Big Show Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Big Show Jr tries to pass.
Big Show Jr chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Big Show Jr!
Jackson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Big Show Jr is working to get back to half guard.

Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Big Show Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Big Show Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Show Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Big Show Jr tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Big Show Jr defending well.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Big Show Jr is having none of it.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Big Show Jr defending well.

Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Big Show Jr is trying to control but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Big Show Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Big Show Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Big Show Jr.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Big Show Jr moves away.

Big Show Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Big Show Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Big Show Jr trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Big Show Jr is controlling him
Jackson has hold of Big Show Jr's hands but Big Show Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

It looks like Lee Jackson has been cut.
The Big Show Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Big Show Jr's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Big Show Jr is keeping the position for now.
Big Show Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Big Show Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Big Show Jr from controlling successfully.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Big Show Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Big Show Jr passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Big Show Jr is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Show Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson pushes Big Show Jr off looking to stand but Big Show Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Big Show Jr sits in half guard.
Jackson is looking to control Big Show Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Big Show Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Big Show Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Lee Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Jackson is not content to let Big Show Jr control the position.
Jackson wants to control but Big Show Jr is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Big Show Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Lee Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lee Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). The Big Show Jr!
After winning the bout, The Big Show Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.