PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Jackson (ranked 1551 p4p, 211 weight class) and Silvio Provenza (ranked 2106 p4p, 282 weight class). Provenza is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Madreblu - Certamente. Silvio Provenza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luke Jackson's chin.

Jackson
vs
Provenza

185 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

182 cm
33
165 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silvio Provenza!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Provenza.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Provenza ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Provenza was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a body punch
enabling Provenza to counter with a crisp jab.
Provenza shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.

Provenza looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Provenza drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.

Provenza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Provenza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.

Jackson 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.
Provenza landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenza looking to pass the guard.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jackson wants to stand but Provenza is controlling his posture from full guard.

Jackson stands up and waves to Provenza to follow him.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Provenza cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Provenza shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Provenza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Provenza manages to get himself to full guard.

Provenza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Provenza 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 wants to stand but Provenza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Provenza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson tries to stand but Provenza is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Provenza is keeping the position.
Jackson wants to stand but Provenza is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenza wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard.

Provenza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.

Provenza looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Provenza actively working from the bottom here.

Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Provenza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Provenza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Provenza lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Provenza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Provenza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Provenza ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Jackson misses.
Provenza misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Provenza.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Provenza.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Provenza throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Provenza's body.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Provenza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Provenza moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Provenza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Provenza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Provenza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Provenza misses with a wild combination.

Provenza gets a clinch.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Provenza can do to turn this around?

Provenza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Provenza misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Provenza manages to avoid it.
Provenza walks into a jab.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silvio Provenza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands a jab to Provenza's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Provenza.
Provenza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Provenza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silvio Provenza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Provenza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Provenza was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Provenza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson slips under a jab from Provenza.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Provenza's body. Provenza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Provenza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Provenza ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Provenza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Provenza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a hook but Provenza blocks it.
Provenza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand

and Provenza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Provenza.
Provenza advances to half guard.

Provenza seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.

Jackson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Provenza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Provenza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Provenza.
Jackson is trying to break free.

Provenza is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Provenza manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Provenza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Provenza has Jackson in his guard.

Provenza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson tries to stand but Provenza is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson stands up and waves to Provenza to follow him.
Provenza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Provenza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Provenza.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Provenza.
Jackson with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Provenza throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Provenza.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Provenza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Provenza.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Provenza was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Provenza is just out of range.
Provenza lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Provenza might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Provenza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Provenza persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson cracks Provenza with a good jab.
Provenza blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Provenza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Provenza.
Jackson slips a jab from Provenza.
Luke Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Provenza walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Provenza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Provenza misses with a hook.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Provenza moves away.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Provenza should have avoided that one.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Provenza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Provenza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Provenza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Provenza.
Provenza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Provenza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.

Provenza closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Provenza jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Luke Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Provenza.
Jackson is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Provenza has him pressed against the cage.
Provenza prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Provenza goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.

Provenza clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Provenza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Provenza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Provenza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Provenza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Provenza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Provenza moves away from the strike by Jackson.

Provenza rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Provenza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luke Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Provenza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Provenza lands a jab to the head.
Provenza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Provenza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Provenza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Provenza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Provenza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Provenza.
Silvio Provenza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Provenza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Provenza's head but Provenza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Provenza does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Provenza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Provenza scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Provenza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Provenza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Provenza takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a body punch but Provenza moves out of range.
Provenza throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Jackson!
A very excited looking Luke Jackson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.