PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1111 p4p, 148 weight class) and Luke Jackson (ranked 1440 p4p, 188 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Petersen
vs
Jackson

180 cm
28
175 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

185 cm
29
180 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
Petersen throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand

and Petersen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Petersen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petersen postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Petersen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Petersen has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petersen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Petersen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Jackson preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Petersen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson!

Jackson controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen wants to control but Jackson postures up.

Jackson stands up and beckons Petersen to his feet.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Petersen shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Petersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.

Petersen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.

Petersen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Petersen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Petersen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petersen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Petersen had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petersen in his tracks.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Petersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Petersen's ribs.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petersen's head backwards.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petersen.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Petersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luke Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Petersen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
Petersen throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson slips a jab from Petersen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen feinted with a counter takedown.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersen takes one on the button.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Petersen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Petersen is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson tries to kick Petersen off but Petersen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Petersen is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.

Petersen is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.

Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Luke Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Petersen didn't see that one coming.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Don Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petersen doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petersen on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petersen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
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Jackson slips a jab from Petersen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson scores with a jab. Petersen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Jackson!
After the big win, Luke Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.