PBP Commentary

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

Guy
vs
Jackson

188 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

182 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson goes for a double leg but Guy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guy continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guy.
Guy swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Guy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andre Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Jackson.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guy is defending well.

Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Guy to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Guy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guy has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy advances position into side control!
Jackson is looking for a sweep.

Guy stands up.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Guy moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guy smiles and moves away.
Jackson leaves Guy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Guy backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Guy manages to avoid it all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Guy sprawls well.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson looks winded!
Guy misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a big counter head kick but Guy avoids it with no problem.
Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy circles away quickly and effectively.
Guy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guy is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Guy circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Guy counters with a right hand to the body.
Guy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson throws a body punch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Guy persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Guy pushes him off.
Guy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guy sprawls well. Guy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Guy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Guy had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guy tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses

and Guy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Guy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Guy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Oliver Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Guy misses the target.
Donk. Guy catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.

Guy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson avoiding damage as Guy throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guy pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Jackson jumps guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Guy slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Guy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guy trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guy stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guy is controlling him.
Guy stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Guy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy connects with the punch.
Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guy defends it well.
Guy scores with a body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Guy counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andre Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Jackson.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Guy scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Guy throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Guy is looking to clinch.
Andre Guy is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Guy. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Guy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Guy circles away.
Guy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Guy tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson tries to stall but Guy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Guy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Andre Guy has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Guy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guy wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guy cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guy lands with an overhand left.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Guy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andre Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Jackson.
Guy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Guy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Guy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Guy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Guy's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Guy manages to end up in side control.
Andre Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy lands some shots froms side control.
Guy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Guy trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Oliver Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to control but Guy manages to take his back.

Guy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Guy tries to get the hooks in deep but Jackson pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jackson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Guy doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Guy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andre Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guy 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Guy!