PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Key Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Stone
vs
Jackson

170 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Key Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stone is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Stone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson throws a strike but Stone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson has his hands on Stone's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson has his hands on Stone's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tito Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson wants to clinch.

Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stone manages to pull guard.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson stands up over Stone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackson misses with a takedown
and Stone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Stone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stone somewhat.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Key Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Stone misses.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Stone against the cage but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stone trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though.
Jackson throwing shots but Stone is blocking nicely.
Tito Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head.
Jackson throws a strike but Stone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stone wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Stone is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson stands up over Stone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Stone looking to control.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson won't allow Stone to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Stone's temple.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Stone is not content to let Jackson control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Stone uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stone has wrist control.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson distracts Stone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Key Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson distracts Stone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Tito Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Jackson!