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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jackson (ranked 3186 p4p, 402 weight class) and Shelton Gold (ranked 3972 p4p, 466 weight class). The key to victory for Jimmy Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shelton Gold!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Gold trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gold is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Gold is working away.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Gold uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson postures up.
Gold wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gold pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Gold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to roll over but Gold keeps him under control.
Jackson trying to control here.
Gold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gold stalling.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson wants to control but Gold is keeping busy.
Gold trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson punching from the bottom.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Spartans Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gold is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Gold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gold lands a couple of digs.
Gold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Gold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gold.
Gold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Gold dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gold misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gold misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Gold manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
Gold is standing up over Jackson. Jackson looks to escape but Gold dives into side control.
Shelton Gold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gold lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gold fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gold misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Gold trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
That's two 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.
Jackson is trying to control Gold's posture but Gold avoids it.
Gold is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Gold looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gold looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gold smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Gold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gold.
Check out the look on Gold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Gold control the position.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Gold.
Jackson is not content to let Gold control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gold.
Gold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gold landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gold working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Gold backing up. Gold nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gold on the side of the head.
Jackson gets caught napping as Gold dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Gold scoring with some ground and pound.
Gold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Gold trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Gold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gold.
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gold landing with the ground and pound.
Gold 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gold fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jimmy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelton Gold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Gold keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gold scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Gold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shelton Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Gold working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jimmy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson is controlling Gold's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Gold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shelton Gold.
I've got Gold 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Gold!
Our winner, Shelton Gold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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