QFC Tournament 8 Round 4 PBP Commentary

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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rush Gsp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jackson
vs
Gsp

184 cm
25
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Wolfpack Threadz

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rush Gsp!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gsp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gsp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gsp landing some decent shots from guard.

Gsp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gsp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gsp drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson!
Gsp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gsp keeps working.
Jackson taking a breather here.
Gsp is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gsp looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gsp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson prevents Gsp from getting the reversal.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson prevents Gsp from getting the reversal.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Gsp is squirming around nicely.
Gsp is controlling an arm, preventing Jackson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Gsp manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gsp is defending well.

Gsp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gsp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is trying to control. Gsp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gsp is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gsp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson tries to control but Gsp wriggling away.

Jackson has control of Gsp's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gsp regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gsp is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Gsp is working to get back to half guard.
Gsp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Gsp is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jackson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gsp rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson trying to control momentarily.
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 Tyson Jackson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gsp leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Gsp circles away easily

and Gsp counters with a takedown into side control.

Gsp tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gsp has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gsp working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gsp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gsp working the ground and pound but Jackson is defending the strikes.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.

Gsp tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gsp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Gsp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gsp is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gsp to get the leverage.
Gsp is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Gsp prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is looking to control Gsp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Gsp postures up.
Gsp throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gsp's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gsp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gsp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gsp tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Gsp defends.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gsp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gsp is letting Jackson control him for a moment.

Jackson tries for a kimura but Gsp is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gsp is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gsp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gsp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tyson Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gsp manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyson Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gsp!

Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gsp is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Gsp is working to get back to half guard.
Gsp regains half guard.
Jackson is taking a breather. Gsp 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.
Gsp is not content to let Jackson control the position.

Gsp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Gsp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.

Gsp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.

Gsp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gsp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gsp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gsp is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gsp is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content just to control the position here.

Jackson has control of Gsp's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gsp regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson trying to control but Gsp is having none of it.
Gsp is in all sorts of trouble here.

Gsp defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Gsp is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Gsp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson forces the positional change into back control.
I really don't envy Gsp right now.

Jackson is persistently looking for the submission but Gsp is defending it well.
Gsp tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jackson tries to control but Gsp wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take Gsp's back but he can't do it this time.
Gsp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Gsp is squirming around nicely.
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but Gsp doesn't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gsp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gsp sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Tyson Jackson!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Tyson Jackson!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Tyson Jackson!

Tyson Jackson wins by unanimous decision!