PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Louis Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wheeler
vs
Jackson

165 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Vanquish Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheeler looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson defending well as Wheeler loads up on a big left hand.
Wheeler throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Wheeler tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson slips a jab from Wheeler.

Wheeler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wheeler off and has taken his back!

Jackson is looking for a choke. Wheeler gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Wheeler manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson has his foot on Wheeler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wheeler works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working for a triangle but Wheeler defends it easily.
Wheeler stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Jackson is looking for a triangle here but Wheeler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wheeler connects with a decent elbow.
Wheeler wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wheeler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Wheeler is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson is not content to let Wheeler control the position.
Wheeler wants to control for a moment but Jackson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler trying to control from Jackson's half guard. Jackson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Wheeler from controlling successfully.
Wheeler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wheeler with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wheeler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Wheeler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wheeler misses with a wild body shot.
Wheeler misses with a body kick.
Wheeler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wheeler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wheeler.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wheeler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wheeler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Wheeler clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wheeler. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wheeler tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wheeler.
Wheeler looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wheeler.
Wheeler thumps Jackson with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Wheeler throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Wheeler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wheeler.
Wheeler scores with a body shot.
Wheeler wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Wheeler is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Wheeler throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson defending well as Wheeler loads up on a big left hand.
Wheeler lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson moves forwards but Wheeler connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson checks a low kick from Wheeler.
Wheeler swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Wheeler throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wheeler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wheeler!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wheeler is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wheeler is working hard here to advance position.

Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wheeler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Wheeler!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Wheeler dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Wheeler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wheeler.
Wheeler dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Wheeler lands with a good body shot.
Wheeler lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Antonio Jackson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler misses with an uppercut.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Wheeler dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Wheeler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wheeler swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Wheeler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Louis Wheeler is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Wheeler throws a right hand that misses

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wheeler's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wheeler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wheeler dives on top into guard.
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wheeler advances position into side control!
Wheeler scores with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wheeler is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Wheeler clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Wheeler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Wheeler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Jackson has his foot on Wheeler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wheeler works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wheeler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wheeler passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wheeler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Wheeler control the position.

Wheeler moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is not content to let Wheeler control the position.
Wheeler lands a nice forearm strike.
Wheeler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jackson down.
Wheeler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wheeler scoring with punches and elbows.
Wheeler wants to take a breather but Jackson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wheeler.
Wheeler postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wheeler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Wheeler from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Wheeler is looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wheeler looking to control.
Wheeler trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Wheeler had his way with Antonio Jackson in that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Wheeler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Wheeler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wheeler pulls his head out easily.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wheeler connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wheeler wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Wheeler works his way into full mount!
Louis Wheeler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wheeler working Jackson over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Wheeler controlling the position easily from mount.
Wheeler working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Wheeler.
Wheeler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Louis Wheeler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wheeler controlling his opponent.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Wheeler isn't that keen on the idea.
Wheeler controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Wheeler has a good base and remains in mount.
Wheeler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Wheeler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wheeler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Wheeler!