PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron City (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
City

195 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers ground

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron City!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch there but City circles away.
Iron City seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as City shoots in.
City tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from City.
City tries to clinch but Jackson moves away

and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. City didn't expect that.
City seems keen to control Jackson's posture.

City 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.
City thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
City manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
City is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.

City 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!
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from City's guard.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for City on the ground.

That's two 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.
City keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
City is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
City is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
City has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.

City has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
City wants to clinch.

City looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iron City will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

City tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
City clinches but Jackson breaks the clinch

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
City fails to pull guard.
City tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
City wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
City managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but City avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
City tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iron City.
Jackson keeps control of City as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
City jumps guard but Jackson stands there with City around his waist. City gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
City blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. City lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from City.
City tries for a takedown. No joy.
City blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
City tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
City looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
City throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from City.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but City avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but City avoids the damage to the body.
City jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. City gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
City circles away from the clinch attempt.
City with a poor takedown

and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
City is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson wants to stand but City is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
City pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
City's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

City wriggles free and stands up.
A head kick by City misses

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
City is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson keeps control of City as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
City fails to pull guard.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
City goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jackson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

City tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
City has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but City avoids the damage to the body.
City looking for a takedown.
City trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
City managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
City with an attempt at a knee that misses.
City blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
City is trying to break free.
City fails to pull guard.
James Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iron City.
City blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
City wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
City wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from City.
City tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from City.
City wants to stall.
City blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
City is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
City is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
City takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
City tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - City circles away.

Jackson scores with a takedown into City's guard.
City manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

City jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jackson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

City working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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.
City wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

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