PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Jackson (ranked 5203 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vee Tanner (ranked 7329 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies & Gentlemen. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jackson
vs
Tanner

177 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
181 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vee Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Tanner.
Tanner misses with a series of wild punches.

Tanner lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Tanner takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Jackson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Tanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Tanner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Tanner throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Tanner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tanner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vee Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Tanner shakes it off.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson cracks Tanner with an open hand slap.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.

Tanner darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanner has him pressed against the cage.
Tanner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling him.
Jackson tries to break free but Tanner pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling the position.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Tanner.

Tanner pulls guard successfully.

Jackson stands up from Tanner's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Tanner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson lands a head kick. Tanner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A combination from Tanner does no damage.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Tanner looks winded!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tanner tries to clinch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tanner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tanner tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tanner tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanner on the side of the head.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Tanner off balance momentarily.
Tanner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Tanner goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Kurt Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vee Tanner.
Jackson punishes Tanner's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Tanner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanner 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.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Tanner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tanner avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Tanner seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson scores with a jab.
Tanner has a takedown stuffed.
A cross from Jackson lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson feints a jab promting Tanner to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tanner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Tanner thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Tanner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.

Tanner forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling the position.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanner won't allow it.
Tanner prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.

Tanner manages to break the clinch.
Tanner tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanner.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Tanner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurt Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackson tests Tanner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tanner closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Tanner pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurt Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tanner backs up against the cage.
Tanner looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tanner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Kurt Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vee Tanner.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Tanner's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanner tries to avoid it.
Tanner throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Tanner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanner 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a hook. Tanner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanner has time to react.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson tests Tanner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tanner's head backwards.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Tanner has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Tanner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Tanner's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanner tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Vee Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson scores with a jab. Tanner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tanner walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Tanner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Tanner.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Nice jab there from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Tanner needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tanner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tanner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson feints and then cracks Tanner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanner down.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Tanner didn't see that one coming.
Tanner has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Tanner down.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Jackson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
A combination from Tanner does no damage.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tanner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tanner scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tanner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tanner darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Tanner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Tanner has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson tries to break free but Tanner pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanner won't allow it.
Jackson is trying to push Tanner away but Tanner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanner. Tanner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Tanner's ribs.
Tanner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanner fails with the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanner.
Tanner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson with a hook.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Tanner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Jackson.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Tanner.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab to Tanner's midsection.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Tanner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tanner walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Tanner throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Tanner only half commits.
Tanner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanner in his tracks.
Tanner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Tanner ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Tanner.
Tanner tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Tanner's leg. Tanner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tanner.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson avoids the head kick by Tanner.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson moves out of range as Tanner strikes.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Tanner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Tanner takes one to the side of the head.
Tanner takes one on the button.
Tanner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Tanner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tanner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Tanner off balance momentarily.
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Tanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Tanner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tanner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Vee Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanner blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Tanner misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Jackson!
Kurt Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.