PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Kasanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Kasanova

195 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Kasanova!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasanova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kasanova somewhat.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kasanova has managed to clinch.
Kasanova fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Kasanova.
Kasanova manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Kasanova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasanova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kasanova gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kasanova or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson dives in and grabs Kasanova's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasanova pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Kasanova. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Kasanova scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kasanova works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Kasanova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kasanova unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Kasanova is avoiding it.
Kasanova shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kasanova defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Kasanova sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Kasanova shoots in.
Jackson thinks about countering with a head kick.

Kasanova closes the distance and clinches.

Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasanova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Kasanova tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasanova wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Jackson is working an open guard so Kasanova takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick

and Kasanova counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasanova.

Kasanova jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kasanova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kasanova stands up from Jackson's guard - Kasanova perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kasanova, which made it look bad.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasanova looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Kasanova shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kasanova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasanova slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Kasanova clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Kasanova dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kasanova closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Kasanova pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Kasanova in a clinch.

Kasanova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson tries to clinch but Kasanova moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Kasanova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Kasanova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kasanova darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Kasanova into the cage.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Kasanova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Kasanova goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Kasanova.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasanova manages to avoid it.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasanova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kasanova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.

Kasanova rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson is pushing Kasanova up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Kasanova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Kasanova moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kasanova.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kasanova fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasanova scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasanova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Kasanova.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kasanova tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kasanova to the ground. Kasanova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasanova's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kasanova duly obliges.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick

and Kasanova counters by moving into the clinch.

Kasanova decides to pull guard.
Kasanova pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kasanova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Kasanova.

Kasanova working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasanova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Kasanova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Kasanova gets a clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasanova walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kasanova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasanova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasanova fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Kasanova tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kasanova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasanova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Kasanova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasanova dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kasanova, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Kasanova as Jackson shoots in.
Kasanova misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kasanova or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kasanova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kasanova misses with a double jab.
Quinton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasanova.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kasanova with that takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasanova sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.

Jackson forces Kasanova back against the cage and clinches.
Kasanova wants a takedown.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Kasanova has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasanova jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Kasanova around his waist. Kasanova gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson has Kasanova pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kasanova manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kasanova taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kasanova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kasanova pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Kasanova. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Kasanova looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.

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.
Kasanova shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson leaves Kasanova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kasanova tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kasanova gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kasanova will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Kasanova keeps moving.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Kasanova is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Kasanova.
Well Kasanova 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Kasanova!