PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Crowlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Crowlet looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Crowlet
vs
Jackson

189 cm
24
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
276 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Crowlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowlet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crowlet.

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

It looks like John Crowlet has been cut.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crowlet is trying to stall.
Jackson gets through Crowlet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crowlet is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Crowlet is breathing heavily.

Crowlet jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson distracts Crowlet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Crowlet.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crowlet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crowlet keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Crowlet keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crowlet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Crowlet not doing much here.
Crowlet tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crowlet controlling the action here.

Crowlet is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Crowlet trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.

Crowlet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowlet trying to control the pace.
Jackson is trying to escape back to his feet but Crowlet uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Crowlet has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson stops Crowlet from passing to mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Crowlet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crowlet is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Crowlet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crowlet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Crowlet in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crowlet up against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Crowlet's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Mo Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crowlet.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crowlet blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jackson has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Crowlet goes down! Jackson pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!

Crowlet is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Oh Crowlet is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson wants to control but Crowlet is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowlet seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson trying to control the action but Crowlet is working from the bottom.
Jackson cracks Crowlet with a big right hand but Crowlet just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Crowlet some visible discomfort.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.

Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Crowlet to his feet.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Crowlet avoids it well.

Jackson feints and as Crowlet raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crowlet keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Crowlet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crowlet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowlet controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson trying to control but Crowlet is working from the bottom.
Crowlet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Crowlet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Crowlet's ribcage.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson scores with a takedown into Crowlet's guard.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crowlet keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Crowlet looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowlet, not yet.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Crowlet keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowlet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Crowlet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crowlet is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crowlet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowlet tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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!
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Crowlet in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Crowlet backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Crowlet managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crowlet.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crowlet blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Crowlet's ribcage.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Crowlet is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crowlet is defending well for now.
Crowlet is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Crowlet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crowlet takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson taking a breather.
Crowlet tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson stalls.
Crowlet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crowlet avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crowlet tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Crowlet is working away.
John Crowlet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Jackson!
An out of breath Mo Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.