PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackson's choice of entrance music: Hustlin. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Collins
vs
Jackson

185 cm
40
247 lbs
33 - 27 - 0

215 cm
34
265 lbs
21 - 13 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Soul Supremacy Nutrition

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 33 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Jackson 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 sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though.

Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Collins is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson trying to control from Collins's half guard. Collins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
My spies in 11th Planet MMA inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson stops Collins from standing up.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Collins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson wants to stand but Collins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Collins wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Collins had control of the position.
Collins wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Collins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.
Jackson working Collins over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson controlling the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Collins scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Collins throws a sloppy body shot

and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Collins manages to break the clinch.
Fred Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.

Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Collins's half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jackson prevents Collins from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though.
Jackson working over Collins with some ground and pound. Collins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Collins's temple.
Collins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.

Jackson decides to return to a standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Collins is trying to stand.
Jackson trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shawn Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fred Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Collins misses with a lunging right hand

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson wants to stand up but Collins is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Collins is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Collins circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
Fred Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson misses with a double jab.

Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Collins is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Collins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson passes to side control.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Fred Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Shawn Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.

Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Collins is defending well.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Jackson working Collins over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Jackson looking to control but Collins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson punching from mount but Collins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shawn Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson scoring with strikes but Collins is staying in there.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 fight!
Shawn 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Shawn Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.