PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jamal Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devonte Grigsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
Grigsby

200 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
21
225 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Brawler
Self confident

Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Amped Performance

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Grigsby!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Grigsby in a clinch.
Grigsby manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson wants to stall.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grigsby is defending well for now.

Grigsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grigsby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Grigsby drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
Grigsby displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Grigsby.

Grigsby breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grigsby has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Grigsby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Grigsby breaks from the clinch.

Grigsby rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Grigsby is controlling the position.
Grigsby keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grigsby avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Devonte Grigsby has been cut.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Grigsby moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Grigsby misses with a head kick.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Grigsby pushes him off.
Grigsby tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grigsby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Grigsby counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grigsby digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Grigsby clinches with his opponent.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Grigsby avoids the damage to the body.
Grigsby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grigsby - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Grigsby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devonte Grigsby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Grigsby closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the ropes.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grigsby is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Grigsby circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jamal Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigsby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigsby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grigsby is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Grigsby and move into the clinch.
Grigsby digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jamal Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson works over Grigsby's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Grigsby circles away and keeps his distance.
Grigsby throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time.
Grigsby tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grigsby lands a two punch combo.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Grigsby rushes Jackson and presses him up against the ropes.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Devonte Grigsby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigsby.
Jackson is trying to push Grigsby away but Grigsby has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson taking a breather.
Grigsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grigsby stalling.
Grigsby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.

Grigsby breaks the clinch.
Grigsby swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Grigsby throws a counter combo.

Grigsby closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the ropes.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Grigsby throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Grigsby has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devonte Grigsby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devonte Grigsby's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Grigsby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grigsby throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Grigsby throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Jackson throws a hook but Grigsby avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Grigsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigsby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grigsby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grigsby's defenses.
Grigsby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigsby.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grigsby missing with knees to the body.
Grigsby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson tries to break free but Grigsby pushes him back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grigsby as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Grigsby has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grigsby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grigsby is keeping busy.
Jackson is looking to control Grigsby's arms but Grigsby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the ropes.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Grigsby avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the ropes.

Grigsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Grigsby moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Grigsby moves out of range easily.
Jamal Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devonte Grigsby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grigsby moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Grigsby raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devonte Grigsby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grigsby 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devonte Grigsby!