PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazy Bastard (ranked 2090 p4p, 257 weight class) and Randall Jackson (ranked 4465 p4p, 478 weight class). Jackson has chosen Waiting around to die? as his entrance music. Randall Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lazy Bastard's chin.

Bastard
vs
Jackson

190 cm
22
162 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

173 cm
22
157 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Lazy Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson slips under a jab from Bastard.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Bastard avoids it easily.
Bastard misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Bastard lands a lovely overhand right.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Jackson swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bastard avoids a kick to the body.
Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bastard finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Nice uppercut lands for Bastard. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Bastard walks into a jab.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastard scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bastard quickly recovers to half guard.
Bastard wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Bastard is looking to escape.
Bastard is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bastard taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is looking to improve his position.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet.
Bastard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to control. Bastard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Bastard defends it.
Bastard tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Bastard is trying to keep Jackson in close.
We've been hearing good reports from Bastard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bastard wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson postures up.
Bastard 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 cracks Bastard with a solid left hand.
Bastard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bastard's head.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson postures up in Bastard's guard and throws a big left but Bastard blocks it.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson works over Bastard with some ground and pound from guard.
Bastard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Bastard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bastard wants to sweep but no luck.
Bastard is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastard is retaining full guard.
Bastard is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randall Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bastard misses with a double jab
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Bastard misses.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bastard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bastard blocks the body kick.
Bastard misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Bastard slips the punch.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Bastard's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jab from Bastard.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson slips a jab from Bastard.
Bastard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bastard swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Bastard swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Jackson responds with a good body kick, but Bastard manages to step out the way in time.
Lazy Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bastard throws a combination that misses

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bastard's guard.

Bastard has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazy Bastard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Bastard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Bastard misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.

Bastard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bastard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bastard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Bastard to get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bastard is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Bastard managing to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
Bastard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bastard.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bastard misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastard misses with an uppercut
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bastard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bastard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bastard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bastard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Bastard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Bastard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Bastard is looking for a sweep.
Jackson taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lazy Bastard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Bastard moves out of range of the body kick.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Bastard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Bastard leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson misses the jab.
Bastard lands the left hand.
Bastard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bastard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bastard stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bastard defends it well.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Bastard misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bastard slips a straight right by Jackson.
Bastard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Bastard throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Bastard tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Bastard's head but Bastard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bastard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Bastard's guard.

Bastard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.
A big right from Bastard misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson slips a straight right by Bastard.
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bastard thinking.

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Bastard is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Bastard's guard.
Bastard is wriggling around but Jackson manages to pass to half guard.

Jackson controlling the action here.
Bastard has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Randall Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stops Bastard from getting back to his feet.
Bastard has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Bastard's hands, connecting with Bastard's forehead.
Jackson is pressing down on Bastard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bastard is holding on for now.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson is pressing down on Bastard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bastard is holding on for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Bastard is trying to stand.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lazy Bastard.
I think Bastard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!