PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 2600 p4p, 306 weight class) and Jimbo Covert (ranked 3175 p4p, 356 weight class). Jack Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
Covert

192 cm
20
193 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
192 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Covert!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Covert. Beautiful body shot.
Covert throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Covert. Covert obviously looking to wear him down.
Covert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Covert throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Covert. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Covert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Covert.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Covert swings widly with a right hand

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Covert trying to control here.

Covert actively working from the bottom here.
Covert trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Covert tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.

Covert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Covert sees it coming and defends easily.

Covert looking for submissions off his back.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Covert trying to control but Jackson postures up.

Covert actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Covert controls his leg.

Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Covert is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Covert avoid being mounted?
Jackson wants to control but Covert is keeping him busy.

Covert actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Covert actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Covert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.

Covert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Covert defends it well.

Covert actively working from the bottom here.
Covert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.

Covert actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Covert is trying to control but can't.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Covert is defending well.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Covert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Covert trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.

Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Covert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Covert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Covert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson 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.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Covert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Covert manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Covert's guard.
Jack Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Covert is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Covert 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.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Covert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Covert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Covert wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.

Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Covert uses it to pass to side control.
Covert working away.

Covert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Covert is controlling well.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Five Round Fight Club NY ($950 50 max), so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Jackson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Covert keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Covert jumps guard.
Jackson pushing down on Covert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Covert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Covert is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.

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

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

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.

Covert looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.

Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Covert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Covert is trying to control but can't.

Covert looking for submissions off his back.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Covert defends it well.

Covert actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Covert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Covert is breathing heavily.
Jackson is stalling here. Covert 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 Covert has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jackson is trying to control Covert's posture but Covert avoids it.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Covert defends well.

Covert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Covert has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Covert stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Covert sprawls and moves away.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Covert gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Covert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson is in close to Covert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Covert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covert looking to control.

Covert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Covert is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Covert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Covert won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.

Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Covert is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Covert has escaped and now he's on top!

Jackson has an active guard here but Covert has managed to pass into half guard.

Covert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Covert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Covert defends easily.
Covert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.

Jackson has his foot on Covert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Covert works his way back into a safe position though.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Covert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Covert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Covert trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covert tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Covert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Jackson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Covert throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jackson's body to avoid the submission. Jackson has instead reached around Covert's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jackson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Jackson!