PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Jackson (ranked 7306 p4p, 657 weight class) and Jacob DeBlaey (ranked 5169 p4p, 553 weight class). DeBlaey has chosen Battle Cry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jacob DeBlaey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jackson
vs
DeBlaey

177 cm
18
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Red Light Coffeeshop

RISE Nutrition

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kelvin Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob DeBlaey!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBlaey throws a leg kick that misses.
DeBlaey throws a leg kick

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson wants to control from the top but DeBlaey keeps moving.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
DeBlaey is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
DeBlaey wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBlaey wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeBlaey trying to control but Jackson postures up.
DeBlaey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DeBlaey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
DeBlaey tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
DeBlaey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeBlaey is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeBlaey avoid being mounted?
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeBlaey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
DeBlaey wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBlaey wants to get back to full guard.
DeBlaey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
DeBlaey is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
DeBlaey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

DeBlaey has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
DeBlaey blocks an uppercut.
DeBlaey has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by DeBlaey.
DeBlaey has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as DeBlaey controls his hands.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by DeBlaey.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeBlaey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson is leaning against DeBlaey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBlaey working aggressively here.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by DeBlaey.
A head punch on the inside from DeBlaey fails to land.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from DeBlaey.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeBlaey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson looks to throw the jab but DeBlaey is out of range.
Jackson motions for DeBlaey to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeBlaey is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and DeBlaey counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Jackson sizes up DeBlaey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeBlaey looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
DeBlaey misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson looks for the body kick but DeBlaey saw that one coming.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBlaey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jacob DeBlaey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBlaey throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeBlaey.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Jackson backs off DeBlaey throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
DeBlaey connects with a high kick.

It looks like Kelvin Jackson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. DeBlaey moves away and avoids it.
Jackson with a jab.
DeBlaey lands a two punch combo.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeBlaey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeBlaey connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeBlaey lands a high kick!
DeBlaey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but DeBlaey just manages to avoid it.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
DeBlaey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeBlaey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBlaey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson checks a low kick from DeBlaey.
DeBlaey misses with a series of wild punches.
DeBlaey's coach down at Croque Mitaine Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on DeBlaey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

DeBlaey gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

DeBlaey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
DeBlaey scores with a head kick.
DeBlaey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
DeBlaey tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
DeBlaey throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles DeBlaey's knee momentarily.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from DeBlaey.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
DeBlaey is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBlaey wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson moves into full mount! DeBlaey won't be happy about that!
DeBlaey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to control but DeBlaey wriggling away.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - DeBlaey looks very uncomfortable down there.
DeBlaey gets back to half guard.
DeBlaey is looking to improve his position.
DeBlaey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
DeBlaey tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson is stalling here. DeBlaey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jackson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and DeBlaey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
DeBlaey trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacob DeBlaey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson lunges at DeBlaey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeBlaey's hand.
A low kick from DeBlaey is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
DeBlaey walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
A low kick from DeBlaey is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a good, hard body kick but DeBlaey shrugs it off.
DeBlaey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeBlaey manages to avoid it.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeBlaey.
DeBlaey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeBlaey is looking to score with low kicks.
DeBlaey is looking to score with low kicks.
DeBlaey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
DeBlaey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBlaey blocks the body kick.
DeBlaey is looking for the big counter here.
DeBlaey ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeBlaey misses with a low kick.
DeBlaey throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jacob DeBlaey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeBlaey's guard.
DeBlaey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
DeBlaey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to control from the top but DeBlaey keeps moving.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBlaey looking to control.
DeBlaey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is working DeBlaey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DeBlaey working a defensive guard here.
DeBlaey wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DeBlaey looking for a sweep. Not yet DeBlaey, not yet.
DeBlaey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacob DeBlaey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeBlaey is able to avoid easily.
DeBlaey throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeBlaey can do to turn this around?
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson lands with a hook. DeBlaey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeBlaey tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson throws a low kick but DeBlaey moves out of range easily.
A low kick from DeBlaey misses

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBlaey wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is pressing down on DeBlaey's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeBlaey is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.

DeBlaey is rocked!
Jackson lands a big elbow - DeBlaey is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Jackson!
A very excited looking Kelvin Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Jacob DeBlaey had this to say: 'I want to congratulate my opponent, he is really tough and today he was the better fighter.'.