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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Kesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lipton 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.
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Kesler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lipton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kesler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Kesler trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to roll over but Kesler keeps him under control.
Jackson kicks Kesler off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kesler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Kesler gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kesler is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Kesler is looking to improve his position.
Jackson prevents Kesler from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kesler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson stops Kesler from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is keen to just control but Kesler is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Kesler's guard.
Jackson works over Kesler with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kesler is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson cracks Kesler with a solid left hand.
Jackson cracks Kesler with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesler looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson passes Kesler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson stands up out of the half guard.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kesler clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jackson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jackson is hanging on to Kesler's back as he tries to escape.
Jackson tries to keep control of the position but Kesler is staying busy.
Kesler trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks.
Kesler trying to get back to his feet but Jackson is in full control for now.
Jackson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kesler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kesler for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesler breaks Jackson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kesler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kesler stands up out of the half guard.
Kesler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kesler thinking.
Kesler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a solid body kick.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Kesler won't let him.
Kesler working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kesler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kesler wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kesler is on top in guard.
Kesler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kesler gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kesler circles away.
Kesler clinches up against the ropes.
Kesler can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Kesler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Kesler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kesler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kesler is trying to break free.
Kesler is trying to break free.
Jackson is working for takedown but Kesler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kesler tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kesler drops back down to his feet.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson gets to his feet. Kesler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kesler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Kesler defends it.
Kesler tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson is thwarting Kesler's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kesler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kesler kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Kesler wants to clinch.
Kesler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Kesler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Kesler keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kesler wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kesler is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Kesler stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lipton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kesler shoots in but no luck this time.
Kesler wants to clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Kesler circles away easily
and Kesler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control but Kesler manages to pass to mount!
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson regains half guard.
Kesler prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson trying to hold on to Kesler's head to control him but Kesler postures up.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Kesler wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kesler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kesler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson stays in close to Kesler's body and controls the position.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson wants to stand but Kesler is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lipton Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Kesler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kesler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Kesler pushes him off.
Kesler has a takedown stuffed.
Kesler has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Kesler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson wants to control but Kesler is keeping him busy.
Kesler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kesler working a defensive guard here.
Kesler wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Kesler kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kesler gets a takedown into half guard.
Kesler is trying for a kimura here. Jackson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kesler wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Kesler!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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