PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rhino Jackson (ranked 24493 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Lyle (ranked 4566 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Lyle

225 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

220 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rhino Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Lyle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyle throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lyle scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lyle.
Lyle throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Lyle tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Lyle manages to avoid the attempt.
Lyle dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Lyle connects with a single shot there.
Lyle lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lyle.
Jackson dives in and grabs Lyle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lyle pushes down on Jackson 's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Lyle.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Lyle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhino Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Lyle does it's job there.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson 's head.
Lyle cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Robbie Lyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lyle.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson .
Lyle cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lyle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyle throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.

Lyle gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lyle manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lyle fails to land.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Lyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyle has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson .
Jackson has Lyle pressed against the cage, preventing Lyle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Lyle to work.
Lyle prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson has Lyle pressed against the cage, preventing Lyle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Lyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lyle, as that shot connected.
Lyle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Lyle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson tries to clinch but Lyle is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Lyle.
Lyle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheers as Lyle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Lyle.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Lyle.
Lyle lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lyle.
Jackson 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lyle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lyle lands with an overhand left.
Lyle connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Lyle cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lyle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lyle's corner calls for a 1-2. Lyle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lyle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lyle clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lyle connects with a nice looking jab.
Lyle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson 's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyle lands a nice hook to Jackson 's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lyle to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Lyle as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lyle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lyle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson moves forwards but Lyle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lyle lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson 's head.
Lyle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson 's head backwards.
Robbie Lyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyle scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Lyle misses the target.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good shot there by Lyle.
Lyle scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lyle scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rhino Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lyle lands a jab to the nose.
Lyle lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lyle cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good shot there by Lyle.
Lyle moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson .
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Lyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lyle lands with an overhand left.
Lyle lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lyle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson 's head.
A jab lands there for Lyle.
Lyle lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyle sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lyle throws out a powerful jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Lyle as he connects with a hook.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lyle lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Lyle lands a jab to the nose.
Lyle cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Lyle connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Lyle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lyle misses with an uppercut.
Lyle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lyle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Lyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle's corner calls for a 1-2. Lyle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Lyle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Lyle lands with a good body shot.
Lyle digs a good body shot into Jackson 's ribs.
Nice shot by Lyle.
Lyle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson . Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab by Lyle.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lyle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lyle.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Lyle tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lyle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhino Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Robbie Lyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lyle works the jab nicely.
Lyle scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Lyle.
Lyle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Lyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Lyle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lyle.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Lyle works Jackson 's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Lyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

A combination from Lyle does no damage.
Lyle lands with a right hand.
Lyle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lyle sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Nice cross by Lyle.
Lyle throws out a powerful jab.
Lyle scores with a jab.
Lyle scores with a hook.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Lyle sprawls well.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lyle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Lyle there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lyle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lyle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson 's head.
Lyle lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lyle defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhino Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lyle with a nice cross.
Lyle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lyle dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyle scores with a punch to the head.
Lyle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lyle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Lyle lands an overhand right.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Lyle does it's job there.
Lyle cracks a nice hook into Jackson 's ribs.
Lyle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throws a head kick but Lyle moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lyle sprawls well. Lyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Lyle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Lyle had a free shot at his head there.
Lyle connects with the punch.
A lazy left from Lyle finds it's target.
Lyle scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lyle.
Lyle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lyle cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Lyle had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy left from Lyle finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Lyle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Lyle with a hook.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lyle connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Lyle.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Lyle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lyle connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyle cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Lyle. That snapped Jackson 's head back.
A lazy left from Lyle finds it's target.
Rhino Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbie Lyle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lyle stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Lyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lyle 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 Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Lyle!
After the fight, Robbie Lyle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.