PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Simeria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simeria
vs
Jackson

188 cm
19
216 lbs
3 - 19 - 1

187 cm
19
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ice Simeria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Ice Simeria has been cut.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Simeria finds it's target.

It looks like Cole Jackson has been cut.
Simeria scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Simeria's ribs.
Simeria tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeria is just out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Simeria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simeria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simeria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simeria darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Simeria shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simeria showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson trying to control but Simeria postures up.
Simeria wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Simeria is controlling well.
Jackson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Simeria tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackson.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Simeria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Cole Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeria on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simeria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Simeria backs away looking to recover.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simeria doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simeria tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simeria's head.
Simeria throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simeria tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.

Simeria looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simeria has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Simeria has double underhooks.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simeria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Simeria avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simeria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simeria counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Simeria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simeria is looking to clinch.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Simeria against the cage.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cole Jackson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Simeria will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simeria shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simeria takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simeria fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ice Simeria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simeria.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simeria.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Simeria.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeria moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Simeria counters by moving into the clinch.
Simeria tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson wants to break free but Simeria has control.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simeria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Simeria persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Simeria fails with a takedown attempt.

Jackson has managed to clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simeria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Simeria avoids nicely.
Simeria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simeria sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Simeria doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Simeria dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Simeria avoids it well.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Simeria has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simeria rather than just go for the knockout.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Simeria.
Simeria is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Simeria trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeria changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simeria moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Simeria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Simeria counter with a right hand.
Simeria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simeria misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simeria thinking.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeria is just out of range.
Simeria wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Simeria lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simeria backs up against the cage.
Simeria misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Jackson pushes Simeria up against the cage in a clinch.
Simeria stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simeria tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simeria doesn't seem phased though.
Simeria lands a nice shot to the body.
Simeria walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simeria thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Simeria throws a head kick that misses.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Simeria has double underhooks.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simeria dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Simeria fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Simeria counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Simeria closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Simeria walks into a jab.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Simeria counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Simeria throws a nice head kick!
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Simeria dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Simeria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simeria is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Simeria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simeria throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Simeria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simeria fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Simeria moved out of range nicely.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Simeria against the cage.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Ice Simeria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simeria misses with a few strikes there.
Simeria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simeria is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.

Jackson clinches up against the cage.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simeria paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simeria tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeria shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ice Simeria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson swings for the body but Simeria moves out of range.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Simeria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Simeria persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Simeria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simeria slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simeria counters with a head kick.
Simeria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simeria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Simeria doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simeria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Simeria keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simeria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simeria shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Simeria avoids it well.
Ice Simeria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simeria throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Simeria digs a good hook to Jackson's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simeria fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Simeria backing up. Simeria nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simeria fails with a takedown attempt.
Simeria tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simeria.
Simeria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simeria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

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