PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Action Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
Walker

195 cm
23
212 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

183 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Action Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Walker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Walker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Walker is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.

Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Walker turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Walker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Walker uses it to pass to side control.
Jackson tries to buck Walker off but Walker is having none of it.
Walker with the ground and pound but Jackson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Walker lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walker in particular looking to stall.
Jackson gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Walker!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Walker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Walker wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Walker gets back to half guard.
Walker pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Walker is defending the position.
Walker is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Walker tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.

Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Walker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walker showed some decent athleticism there.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Walker prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Walker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Walker.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.

Walker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walker showed some decent athleticism there.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walker's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Walker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walker has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Jackson looking for the RNC.
Jackson has the hooks in. Walker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Jackson working for the choke.

Walker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jackson's arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets his hands free as Walker looks to control.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Walker won't enjoy being in this position. Jackson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Walker is tapping - it's over boys! Jackson picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Action Jackson!