PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Milton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meng Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Milton
vs
Jackson

185 cm
18
191 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

160 cm
28
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bradley Milton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Meng Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jackson has eaten all the pies!
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Milton back into the cage.

Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Milton uses from the top position.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Milton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Milton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Milton is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milton is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Milton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milton.
Milton moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that!
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Milton wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Milton.
Milton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Milton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Milton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Milton looking to finish with strikes here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milton looking to finish with strikes here!
Milton scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.

Milton has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milton wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Milton is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Jackson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Jackson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Milton anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Jackson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Milton slips an arm under Jackson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Milton has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Milton is squeezing on Jackson like an anaconda would it's prey. Jackson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bradley Milton!