PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tex Jackson (ranked 24284 p4p, 12474 weight class) and Bruce Sidebar (ranked 666 p4p, 681 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jackson
vs
Sidebar

194 cm
24
213
1 - 5 - 0

188 cm
19
205
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tex Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Sidebar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Sidebar, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Sidebar against the cage but Sidebar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sidebar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Sidebar dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sidebar connects with a couple of short punches.
Sidebar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Sidebar is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Sidebar has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidebar controlling the action here.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sidebar on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidebar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sidebar is controlling the pace.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Sidebar there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sidebar lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Sidebar in his half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Sidebar keeps him under control.
Jackson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sidebar manages to mount him!
Sidebar unloading with bombs!
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Sidebar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sidebar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sidebar working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jackson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sidebar off and cradles Jackson's limp body as Sidebar celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bruce Sidebar!