PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldridge Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malone Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simon
vs
Jackson

164 cm
24
279 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eldridge Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malone Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Eldridge Simon has been cut.
Jackson stalks Simon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simon's face. Simon staggers backwards, shaken.
Malone Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to bum rush Simon with a series of wild strikes but Simon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick by Jackson misses

and Simon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.

Simon manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Simon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Simon tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Simon really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Simon backpedaling.
Jackson throws a right hand that Simon ducks under and follows up with a left that Simon also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malone Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simon tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simon checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Simon moves out of range easily.
Jackson looks winded!
Simon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Simon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Simon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Simon blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Simon has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.

Simon gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Simon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Simon's leg. Simon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simon throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Simon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Simon.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Simon counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.

Simon manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Simon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Simon off balance momentarily.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Simon.
Simon tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson connects with a high kick.

Eldridge Simon's cut is getting worse.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simon thinks about countering with a head kick.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Simon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simon is looking to counter punch.
Simon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malone Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eldridge Simon's cut.
That's time! Simon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jackson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jackson lands a head kick. Simon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Simon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a right hand that Simon ducks under and follows up with a left that Simon also avoids with ease.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simon scores with a nice body kick.
Simon dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Simon doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Simon fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Simon is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Simon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Jackson misses

and Simon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Simon is controlling him
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Simon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Simon is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Simon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Simon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson pushes Simon off looking to stand but Simon dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jackson is not content to let Simon control the position.

Jackson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Simon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back 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!
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson working aggressively here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.

Simon breaks the clinch.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Simon avoids nicely.
Simon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Simon takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simon.

Simon breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Simon.
Simon is looking to clinch.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simon circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Simon is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Eldridge Simon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simon is looking to clinch.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simon tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Simon tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simon wants to clinch.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malone Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eldridge Simon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simon.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simon blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simon is out of range.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Simon avoids it well.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Simon moved away.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Simon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simon is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Simon. That snapped Jackson's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Simon counter with a right hand.
Simon catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson throws a lazy head kick

and Simon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Simon distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simon is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simon prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
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!
Simon works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Simon passes into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Simon is controlling him
Simon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Simon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Simon is controlling him
Simon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simon tries to clinch up.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Simon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Simon dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Simon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Simon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Simon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Simon controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson tries to escape but Simon is in control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Simon drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simon lands a few punches from side control.
Simon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Simon asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Simon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is pushing Simon's head away, looking to escape. Simon manages to hold on to the position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eldridge Simon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malone Jackson!
Malone Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.