PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shamar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Freak on a Leash. Wang has chosen Minority - Green Day as his entrance music. Ting Yan Wang is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jackson
vs
Yan Wang

185 cm
26
200 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

185 cm
34
195 lbs
29 - 15 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shamar Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Yan Wang!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Wang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Wang ducks down to avoid it.
Wang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wang is trying to stand.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wang is looking to escape.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Wang is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Wang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson passes Wang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wang!
Wang is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jackson cracks Wang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to control but Wang wriggling away.

Jackson working for a submission but Wang is keeping him at bay.
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jackson cracks Wang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson wants to take Wang's back but he can't do it this time.
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Wang manages to avoid easily.

Jackson has hold of Wang's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wang manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wang has worked his arm free - good work by Wang!
Wang sneaks back into half guard.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Wang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Wang wants to get back to his feet.
Wang won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Wang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamar Jackson dominated that 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.

Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Shamar Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Jackson gets the takedown into side control.

Jackson tries for a kimura but Wang is defending well.

Jackson swings around for an armbar but Wang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.

Wang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wang connects with a solid leg kick.
Wang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Wang.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wang misses with a looping left.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Ting Yan Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab lands there for Wang.
Wang cracks Jackson with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wang throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wang. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wang scores with a hook.
Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wang scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Wang avoids it well.
Wang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Wang sprawls well.
That kick from Wang tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wang throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wang finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Wang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wang counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Jackson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson avoids the body shot from Wang.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wang.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Wang.
Wang scores with a hook.
Wang works Jackson's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shamar Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wang scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wang is looking to score with low kicks.
Wang cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ting Yan Wang 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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Wang connects with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Wang avoids them all with ease.
Wang misses with a kick to the body.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.

Wang manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wang lands a jab to the nose.
Wang scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Wang scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wang.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Wang avoids it well.
Wang misses with a straight right.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wang catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wang lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Wang throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wang is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Wang lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wang can pounce on him.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Wang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang misses with a head kick.
Wang tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang lands with an overhand left.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Wang throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Wang throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wang throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Wang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Wang.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wang. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ting Yan Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wang can pounce on him.
Wang tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Wang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wang.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wang lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Wang both land. Nice combination.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Wang gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Wang manages to retain guard.
Wang wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Wang wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wang's guard.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Wang slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wang has passed into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ting Yan Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ting Yan Wang!
A victorious Ting Yan Wang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.