PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blade Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and For Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Guru Josh Project - Infinity. Win has chosen Miles Davis - Freddie freeloader as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jackson
vs
Win

210 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

180 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Blade Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, For Win!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Win.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Win sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Win.
Jackson tries to clinch but Win is having none of it.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Win is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Win looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson throws a strike but Win rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Win's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Win is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Win is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Win is retaining full guard.
Win controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Win's head.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Win gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson pulls Win in close to his closed guard and prevents Win from doing any damage or advancing position.

Win drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Win jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Win advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
I looks like Win might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Win seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Win is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Win is tying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson trying to hold on to Win's head to control him but Win postures up.
Win wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Despite being in the dominant position, For Win just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Win looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Win wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Win.

Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Win stacks Jackson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Win!
Jackson is not content to let Win control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

For Win dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Win with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Win jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Win around his waist. Win gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Win jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jackson trying to control but Win is working from the bottom.
Win lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Win has taken his back - oops!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Win trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Win doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Win has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Win wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.

Win 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.

Win pushes a forearm under Jackson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jackson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). For Win!