PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heath Marcum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Marcum
vs
Jackson

187 cm
28
196 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

185 cm
31
195 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heath Marcum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcum defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.

Marcum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson tries to roll over but Marcum keeps him under control.
Marcum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson trying to hold on to Marcum's head to control him but Marcum postures up.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marcum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marcum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcum prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Marcum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Marcum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcum lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Marcum there.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson keeping control of the position.
Marcum slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Marcum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcum winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marcum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Marcum from advancing position.
Marcum with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Marcum from controlling successfully.
Marcum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Marcum from controlling successfully.
Marcum 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.
Marcum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marcum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marcum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marcum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marcum landing some decent shots from guard.
Marcum works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Marcum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcum throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson seems keen to control Marcum's posture.
Marcum stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Marcum postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Marcum throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcum wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marcum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcum throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcum throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marcum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marcum throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marcum's guard. Nice move by Jackson!

Marcum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.

Marcum is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.

Marcum looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Marcum keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Marcum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Marcum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson moves out of range as Marcum strikes.
Marcum darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Marcum into the cage.
Marcum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Marcum. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marcum.
Jackson parries the strikes from Marcum easily there. Marcum is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jackson to escape.
Marcum in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marcum is trying to get back to full guard.
Marcum wants to get back to his feet.
Marcum is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcum controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Marcum is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Martin Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Marcum lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Marcum drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marcum throws an elbow but Jackson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Marcum lands a few punches from side control.
Marcum in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Marcum tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marcum looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcum throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcum postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marcum off and has taken his back!
Jackson biding his time, controlling Marcum.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Marcum tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not allowing Marcum to control his hands.
Jackson controls the position.
Marcum trying to control the hands but Jackson breaks the grip.
Jackson has the hooks in. Marcum is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jackson controls the position.
Marcum tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marcum is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcum trying to control but not successfully.
Marcum tries to roll but Jackson sticks to his back.
Good control from Jackson.
Marcum can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcum is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Marcum dominated that second round.
That's time! Marcum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A big right from Jackson misses.
Marcum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marcum blocks a jab.
Marcum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marcum.
Marcum tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Marcum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcum has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcum is defended easily by Jackson.
Martin Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Marcum shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Marcum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marcum 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.
Marcum tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Our sources have told us that Marcum has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Marcum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Marcum throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Marcum moved out of range nicely.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcum.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcum doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marcum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Marcum moves out of range.
Marcum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcum has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marcum's knee momentarily.
Jackson throws a body punch but Marcum moves out of range.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Marcum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcum is defended easily by Jackson.
Marcum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcum avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson throws a head kick but Marcum moves out of range.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Heath Marcum has been cut.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Marcum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcum walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marcum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marcum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Marcum moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Marcum misses.
Martin Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcum shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Marcum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcum with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcum shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Marcum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Marcum is out of range.
Martin Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcum fails to land the takedown.
Heath Marcum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Marcum is out of range.
Heath Marcum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Marcum avoids it well.
Marcum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcum avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Marcum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Marcum defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marcum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Marcum!
As Heath Marcum got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I wanna thank my fans and foremost and give thanks to God. Im gonna train to become the best at this sport and dedicate this win to my family back home. '.