PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corner Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jackson
vs
Bum

180 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Meet the Future

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 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corner Bum!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bum stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bum goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Bum told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bum gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bum throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bum throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson jumps guard but Bum stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bum gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bum misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Bum has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bum pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Bum dives into Jackson's guard.
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 is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bum defends well.
Jackson wants to stand but Bum is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is pulling down on Bum's head to control his posture.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Bum isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bum trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bum looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bum to the mat! Bum manages to get full guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Bum blocks nicely.
Jackson stands up over Bum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bum has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Bum blocks nicely.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Bum's brow.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Bum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bum manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Bum's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.

Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bum wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bum keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson stands up over Bum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson trying to control but Bum is working from the bottom.
Jackson postures up in Bum's guard and throws a big left but Bum blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Jackson 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.

Bum is looking to clinch.
Bum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Bum.
Bum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bum misses with a head kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bum enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bum manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson postures up in Bum's guard and throws a big left but Bum blocks it.
Jackson works over Bum with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Tito Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Bum is breathing heavily.
Bum has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bum trying to control the position here.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bum's head.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Bum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson is working Bum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Bum's brow.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson postures up in Bum's guard and throws a big left but Bum blocks it.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is working Bum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Bum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Bum!
Jackson pulls Bum in close to his closed guard and prevents Bum from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson wants to stand up but Bum is controlling him.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bum not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Bum as Jackson shoots in.
Bum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson is working for takedown but Bum is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bum prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Bum to the mat.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bum from controlling successfully.
Bum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson pulls Bum in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bum from controlling successfully.

Corner Bum has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bum tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum misses with the combination.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson presses Bum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jackson cracks Bum with a big elbow.
Jackson working the head with strikes.

Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bum, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson prevents Bum from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bum is looking for a sweep.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bum sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Bum's temple.
Bum wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson taking a break here but Bum is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bum's face.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bum can do to turn this around?
Bum is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson scoring with strikes but Bum is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks from Bum's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson lands a big elbow.
Corner Bum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bum hang on?
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bum?
Tito Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

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