PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Bot Number Seventeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bot Number Seventeen
vs
Jackson

184 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
216 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Test Bot Number Seventeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Number Seventeen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Number Seventeen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Number Seventeen looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Number Seventeen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but Number Seventeen pushes him away.
Number Seventeen loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Number Seventeen as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Number Seventeen.
Number Seventeen scores with a nice strike.
Number Seventeen misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Number Seventeen misses with a looping right.
Test Bot Number Seventeen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Number Seventeen misses with a few strikes there.
Number Seventeen falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Number Seventeen feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Number Seventeen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Number Seventeen throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Number Seventeen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Number Seventeen misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Test Bot Number Seventeen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Number Seventeen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Number Seventeen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson throwing shots but Number Seventeen is blocking nicely.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Number Seventeen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Number Seventeen trying to control here.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson working Number Seventeen over with strikes.

Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Number Seventeen cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Number Seventeen throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Number Seventeen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Number Seventeen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Number Seventeen.

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Number Seventeen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson cracks Number Seventeen with a solid left hand.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Number Seventeen, up you get!
Number Seventeen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Number Seventeen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Test Bot Number Seventeen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A decent looking cross lands there for Number Seventeen.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Number Seventeen's head back.

Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Number Seventeen wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Number Seventeen tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Number Seventeen is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Number Seventeen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.

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

Number Seventeen pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Number Seventeen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Number Seventeen sprawls well.
Number Seventeen misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Number Seventeen lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Number Seventeen looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson tries to move into range but Number Seventeen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Number Seventeen, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Number Seventeen against the cage but Number Seventeen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Number Seventeen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A cross from Number Seventeen lands.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Number Seventeen.
Number Seventeen loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Number Seventeen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Test Bot Number Seventeen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
Number Seventeen misses with a wild combination.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Number Seventeen.
A shot to the liver by Number Seventeen. Beautiful body shot.
Test Bot Number Seventeen is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Number Seventeen.
Number Seventeen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Number Seventeen.
Number Seventeen throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.

It looks like Test Bot Number Seventeen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Number Seventeen throws a body shot but no joy.
Number Seventeen misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Number Seventeen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Number Seventeen scores with a nice head shot.
Number Seventeen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jackson counters with a series of strikes that sends Number Seventeen to the canvas! Jackson follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Number Seventeen is rocked!
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Quinton Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Test Bot Number Seventeen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Number Seventeen thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Number Seventeen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Test Bot Number Seventeen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Number Seventeen feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Number Seventeen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson lands a jab to Number Seventeen's midsection.
Number Seventeen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Number Seventeen fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Number Seventeen's head.
Number Seventeen controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Number Seventeen looking to control but Jackson passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Number Seventeen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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 looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Number Seventeen wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson is nestled in close to Number Seventeen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Number Seventeen tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Number Seventeen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Number Seventeen finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Jackson's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Number Seventeen falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Jackson!