PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Dorsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Jackson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dorsey
vs
Jackson

151 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thaddeus Dorsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson instigates a clinch.

Dorsey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Dorsey has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Dorsey really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

Jackson stands up and waves to Dorsey to follow him.

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorsey prevents Jackson from improving position.
Jackson controls the position from side control.

Jackson decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dorsey wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dorsey stacks Jackson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dorsey!
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson won't allow Dorsey to pass to mount.
Dorsey prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Dorsey prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson is staying active underneath Dorsey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson tries to roll over but Dorsey keeps him under control.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Dorsey is controlling him
Dorsey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dorsey connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.

Dorsey is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Dorsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.

Dorsey has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to control but Dorsey is working from the bottom.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is keen to just control but Dorsey is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Dorsey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Dorsey avoids it easily.
Dorsey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.

Jackson darts in and clinches Dorsey up against the cage.
Dorsey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Jackson pulls Dorsey into guard.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorsey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson has his foot on Dorsey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dorsey works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorsey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Dorsey slips an elbow through the middle.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Dorsey isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Dorsey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Dorsey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey postures up.
Dorsey is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson is looking to sweep but instead, Dorsey has passed into half guard.

Dorsey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dorsey passes into side control, despite Jackson's attempt to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thaddeus Dorsey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.

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

Dorsey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dorsey off and has taken his back!
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jackson is not going to allow Dorsey to sit and survive in this position.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Dorsey tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson avoiding Dorsey 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson clinches.
Dorsey tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Dorsey tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Dorsey tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Dorsey is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.

Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dorsey wants to stand back up but Jackson manages to pass into side control.
Dorsey seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorsey is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!
Jackson fails to take his opponent's back.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Jackson has taken his back!
Dorsey trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks.

Dorsey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jackson's arms.
Dorsey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dorsey trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks.
Jackson wants to control but Dorsey is keeping busy.
Dorsey is trying to stand back up.

Dorsey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey trying to control the hands but Jackson breaks the grip.
Dorsey is trying to get back to his feet but Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, Dorsey has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dorsey trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in.
Jackson controlling the position well here. Dorsey rolled but Jackson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dorsey trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working for the choke.
Dorsey trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in.

Dorsey showing good submission defense here.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dorsey is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dorsey trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Jackson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dorsey knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dorsey for a finish.
Jackson is trying to stick to Dorsey's back but Dorsey is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dorsey.
Dorsey trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorsey working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Jackson!