PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matty Bizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matty Bizzle's chin.

Jackson
vs
Bizzle

176 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derek Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matty Bizzle!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bizzle closes the distance and clinches.

Bizzle manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch up.

Bizzle drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Bizzle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bizzle is keeping busy.
Bizzle goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Derek Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Bizzle moves out of range easily.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Bizzle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bizzle wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Bizzle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bizzle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Derek Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty Bizzle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bizzle is keeping busy.
Bizzle tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.

Bizzle pulls Jackson into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bizzle pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.

Bizzle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson distracts Bizzle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bizzle trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizzle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jackson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jackson tries to buck Bizzle off but Bizzle takes his back!

Bizzle working for a choke but Jackson is defending well.

Bizzle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bizzle on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bizzle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jackson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bizzle somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Bizzle thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Jackson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Bizzle punches the canvas rather than the man.

Bizzle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jackson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
What can Jackson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizzle thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bizzle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bizzle slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bizzle working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Jackson is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Bizzle has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Jackson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matty Bizzle!