PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jackson (ranked 6285 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Trenchard (ranked 5852 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Trenchard

196 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 Las Vegas, David Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Trenchard!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to land a combination but Trenchard avoids it well.
Jackson takes a swing at Trenchard's ribcage but misses.
Trenchard avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson throws a push kick but Trenchard slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Trenchard avoids it well.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Trenchard sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trenchard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trenchard manages to avoid it.

Trenchard feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Trenchard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Trenchard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Trenchard stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trenchard paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Jackson kicks off Trenchard and gets to his feet.

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

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

Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trenchard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trenchard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pulls Trenchard in close to his closed guard and prevents Trenchard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trenchard trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Trenchard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trenchard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trenchard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Trenchard tries to pass.
Trenchard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trenchard circles away.

Trenchard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
Trenchard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trenchard won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Trenchard controlling from the top position.
Trenchard is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Trenchard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trenchard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Trenchard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trenchard stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Trenchard stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Trenchard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Trenchard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Trenchard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Trenchard dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Trenchard has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson wants to clinch but Trenchard slips to the side

and Trenchard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trenchard.

Trenchard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson tries for a takedown but Trenchard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trenchard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trenchard tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenchard wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
As Trenchard looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Trenchard just gets out of the way.
Trenchard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Trenchard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
David Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Trenchard.
Trenchard looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Trenchard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Trenchard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trenchard won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Trenchard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Trenchard won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trenchard won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.

Trenchard stands up from Jackson's guard - Trenchard perhaps looking for a knockout.
David Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trenchard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Jackson tries to sprawl but Trenchard drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Trenchard is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jackson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Trenchard!
In his post fight interview, James Trenchard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.