PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Omar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redban has chosen M83 - Midnight City as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Redban

162 cm
29
150 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

171 cm
29
143 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Redban!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redban misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Redban is looking to reverse the position.
Redban seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
Redban is looking for a sweep.
Redban manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Redban is having none of it.
Redban is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redban trying to control here.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Redban is trying to get back to full guard.
Redban wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Omar Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Redban throws a head kick that half lands.
Redban misses with a hook.
Redban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Redban sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson looks to land a strike but Redban avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Redban has wrist control.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redban is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Redban's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redban controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Redban looking to control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brian Redban wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Redban misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redban throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Redban sprawls well.
Redban misses with a straight left.
Redban throws a right hand that misses

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Redban's guard.
Redban wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Redban looking to control.
Redban pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redban controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Redban's guard.
Jackson is trying to control. Redban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is taking a breather. Redban says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson trying to control the action but Redban is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redban slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson won't allow Redban to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar 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.

Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Redban moves out of range easily.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Redban keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Omar Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redban as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redban scores with a head kick.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redban scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Redban lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Redban rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redban 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.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redban is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson wants to stand but Redban has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Redban is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Redban has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Redban has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Redban blocks nicely.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson is standing up over Redban. Redban looks to escape but Jackson dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban is looking for a sweep.
Redban wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Redban is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson working away.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Redban tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redban is not content to let Jackson control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Redban is controlling his arm.
Redban is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson working away.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Redban manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to control but Redban is keeping him busy.
Jackson winds up and cracks Redban with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Redban is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Redban dodges it nicely.

Redban looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Omar Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Redban throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redban swivels and escapes.
Redban moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redban circles away.
Redban swinging wildly here.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Redban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Redban.
Redban throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Redban.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redban lands a body shot.

Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Redban looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Redban is wriggling around trying to escape.
Redban is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson tries to control but Redban wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Redban can't escape the position.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson tries to control but Redban wriggling away.
Redban is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Redban is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Redban but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brian Redban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Redban is rocked!

It looks like Brian Redban has been cut.
Redban tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Redban is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Redban in real trouble here! The ref calls for Redban to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Jackson!
Our winner, Omar Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.