PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Tags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tags comes to the cage accompanied by Dwarf Song. Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tags
vs
Jackson

205 cm
30
269 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

215 cm
38
265 lbs
26 - 20 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

AnonymouS

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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jim Tags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to bum rush Tags with a series of wild strikes but Tags uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Tags has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tags.

Jackson pulls guard.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Tags advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Tags is looking for a kimura here.
Tags trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tags prevents Jackson from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tags with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson is trying to stand.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson swings for the body but Tags moves out of range.
Jackson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Jackson drops Tags with a left right combo! Jackson follows him down to the ground into side control.

Tags is rocked!

It looks like Jim Tags has been cut.
Tags wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Oh Tags is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tags seems to have got his legs back now.
Tags is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tags is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tags is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tags is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tags moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Tags is keeping the position.

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tags dives on top into guard.

Jackson keeping moving, preventing Tags from controlling successfully.
Tags looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tags trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tags pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Tags stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Tags postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Tags passes into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Tags's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tags scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.

It looks like Shawn Jackson has been cut.

Tags looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tags wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Tags won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Tags is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tags tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Tags trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tags wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Tags is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Tags shows good takedown defense.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tags counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tags pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jim Tags has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Tags prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tags smiles and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tags shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tags darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Tags into the cage.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Tags dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Tags's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tags but Tags pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Tags moves out of range.
Tags seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tags connects with an inside leg kick.
Tags avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tags. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Tags cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson jabs Tags to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tags.
Tags tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.

Tags scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tags is taking a breather. Jackson 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 is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tags wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Tags is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Tags eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Tags dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tags wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tags fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson dives in and grabs Tags's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tags pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tags sprawls well. Tags wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jim Tags has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Tags shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Tags.
Shawn Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Tags counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tags seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Tags moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tags but Tags pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tags sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Tags closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Tags getting side control.
Tags controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tags is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tags passes to side control.
Tags trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Tags stalls from top position.
Tags trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Tags has taken the fight into the clinch.

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 is trying to push Tags away but Tags has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tags shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Tags avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Tags wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick

and Tags counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tags.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Tags manages to get underhooks.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tags prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Tags showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tags 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Tags!
Our winner, Jim Tags, 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.