PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 2706 p4p, 301 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 1787 p4p, 222 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Cubbedge

192 cm
21
193 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
199 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 6 - 2 - 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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cubbedge rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Cubbedge has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but Cubbedge has mounted him!
Cubbedge lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cubbedge slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cubbedge .
Jackson has hold of Cubbedge 's hands but Cubbedge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cubbedge trying to control the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cubbedge slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cubbedge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cubbedge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cubbedge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cubbedge landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cubbedge landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cubbedge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cubbedge has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.

Cubbedge looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cubbedge throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge working Jackson over with strikes here.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Cubbedge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cubbedge thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cubbedge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
It looks like Cubbedge might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cubbedge throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.

Cubbedge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jackson is surviving well by controlling Cubbedge 's body position as best he can.
Poor strikes thrown by Cubbedge there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cubbedge throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Cubbedge connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cubbedge throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cubbedge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cubbedge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Cubbedge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cubbedge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cubbedge connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Cubbedge .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.

Cubbedge moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cubbedge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Cubbedge breaks the clinch.
Jack Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jackson gets tackled into the ropes by Cubbedge . Cubbedge maintains the clinch.
Cubbedge presses Jackson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cubbedge landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cubbedge 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Cubbedge breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Cubbedge . Beautiful body shot.

Cubbedge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cubbedge showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cubbedge throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Well, if Cubbedge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cubbedge on the ground.
Cubbedge is continuing to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cubbedge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Cubbedge moves into the clinch.
Cubbedge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cubbedge tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Cubbedge moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cubbedge has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jackson covering up well under a series of strikes from Cubbedge .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson tries to sprawl but Cubbedge drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cubbedge tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Cubbedge slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Cubbedge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Cubbedge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cubbedge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cubbedge sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.

Cubbedge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Cubbedge slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Cubbedge stalling.
Cubbedge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Cubbedge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cubbedge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Billy Cubbedge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cubbedge not doing much here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jack Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Cubbedge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Cubbedge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cubbedge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Billy Cubbedge !
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Billy Cubbedge !
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Billy Cubbedge !

Billy Cubbedge wins by unanimous decision!