PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Tessier (ranked 6235 p4p, 6469 weight class) and Reggie Jackson (ranked 643 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggie Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Tessier
vs
Jackson

184 cm
32
207
10 - 13 - 0

191 cm
21
220
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Tessier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tessier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tessier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tessier can pounce on him.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tessier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Tessier avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Tessier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Reggie Jackson has been cut.
Tessier is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tessier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tessier is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tessier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessier advances nicely into full mount.
Jackson taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Tessier isn't that keen on the idea.

Tessier working for a submission but Jackson is keeping him at bay.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Tessier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Tessier maintains control.
Tessier lands with some strikes.

Tessier looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Tessier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tessier trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tessier prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Tessier moves to back control.

Tessier is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tessier's arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessier scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jackson is looking for a way out.

Tessier working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Jackson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Tessier!
Tessier is landing with strikes from the back.
Tessier doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.

Tessier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Tessier stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Tessier is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!
Tessier regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
Tessier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackson.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tessier is keeping the position for now.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Tessier.
Tessier is trying to keep Jackson in close.

Tessier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Tessier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Tessier.
Tessier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tessier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nick Tessier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tessier.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Tessier tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Tessier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tessier throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Tessier.
Tessier misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tessier tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tessier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tessier scores with a decent looking hook.
Tessier misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Tessier is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tessier motions for Jackson to come forward. Tessier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Tessier went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tessier misses with a low kick.
Tessier scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tessier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Tessier finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tessier pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tessier trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Tessier is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson wants to sweep but Tessier has passed to side control!
Tessier advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson tries to improve his position but Tessier has taken his back! Tessier has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jackson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tessier pushes Jackson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Tessier!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Tessier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.