PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jackson (ranked 4621 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Law (ranked 4545 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Law

185 cm
19
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Law!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Law.
Law looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Law throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Law, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Law tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Law drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Law's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Law looking for a takedown.
Jon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Law.
Law changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keith Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Law back into the cage.
Jackson jumps guard but Law stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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.
Law wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Law.
Jackson has Law pressed against the cage, preventing Law from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Law working hard to break the clinch.

Jackson decides to pull guard.
Law won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Law throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Law's guard. Nice move by Jackson!

Law wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jackson manages to pass to side control.

Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Law to stand up.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson slips a straight right by Law.
Law misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Law dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Law throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
As Law looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Law just gets out of the way.
Law swinging wildly here.
Law misses with a double jab.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Law sprawls and moves away.

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Law looks winded!
Jackson wants to take a breather but Law is having none of it.
Law really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Law wants to get back to full guard.
Law wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson moves into full mount! Law won't be happy about that!
Law is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
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 Jon Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Law throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Law.

Jackson rushes Law and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Law is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law tries for a takedown. No joy.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Law.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Law sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Law looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Keith Law is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Law throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Law avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Law sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keith Law seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Law sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Law misses.
Law fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Law moves out of range.
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Law.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Law.

Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Law is wriggling around but Jackson manages to pass to half guard.
Law is breathing heavily.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law is trying to escape back to his feet but Jackson uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson defending well as Law loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Law's corner calls for a 1-2. Law obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Law misses with a hook.
Law tries a head kick but it misses.
Law takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Law misses the shot to the body.
Law scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Law throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Jackson has Law up against the cage in a clinch.
Law misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Law forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Law smiles and moves away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Law.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Law throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Law sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Law misses with a looping right.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Law. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jon Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Law sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Law.
It seemed like Law was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.

Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Law's half guard.

Law kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Jackson throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Law misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Law doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Law misses.
Law misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Law shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Jackson backs off Law throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Jackson takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Law.
Law scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Law missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Law avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.

Law kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dives in and grabs Law's left leg, looking for a takedown. Law pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Left hook, right uppercut from Law.

Jackson is rocked!
Law with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Law lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jackson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Law dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Law!