PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Seehaver (ranked 2882 p4p, 2688 weight class) and Kurt Jackson (ranked 352 p4p, 333 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackson's choice of entrance music: Ladies & Gentlemen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Seehaver
vs
Jackson

183 cm
37
163
10 - 9 - 0

177 cm
25
166
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Seehaver gets the takedown into side control.

Seehaver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seehaver controlling from side mount.
Seehaver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to control Seehaver's posture but Seehaver avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Seehaver is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Seehaver takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Seehaver stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Seehaver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson is trying to control Seehaver's posture but Seehaver avoids it.

Seehaver wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Seehaver is controlling the position.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Seehaver gets to mount! Jackson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Seehaver working for a submission but Jackson is keeping him at bay.
Seehaver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Seehaver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Seehaver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.

Seehaver working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Seehaver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Seehaver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Seehaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Kyle Seehaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seehaver shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Seehaver's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Seehaver shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Seehaver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Seehaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Seehaver shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Seehaver finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Seehaver sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Seehaver sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Seehaver continues to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Seehaver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackson tries to kick Seehaver off but Seehaver keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Seehaver backs away looking to recover.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson with a hook.
Seehaver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seehaver off to one side.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Seehaver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seehaver is one step ahead there.
Seehaver controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Seehaver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seehaver prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seehaver dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seehaver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Seehaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seehaver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seehaver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seehaver.
Seehaver avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Seehaver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurt Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurt Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seehaver under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seehaver on the side of the head.
Seehaver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Seehaver is rocked!
Seehaver avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Seehaver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick

and Seehaver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

Seehaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Seehaver works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seehaver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kyle Seehaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Seehaver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Seehaver trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Seehaver content just to control the position here.
Seehaver dominating with strikes here.
Seehaver content just to control the position here.
Seehaver's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to hold on but Seehaver pushes him away.
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Seehaver controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Seehaver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Seehaver has a good base and remains in mount.
Seehaver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson tries to hold on but Seehaver pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Seehaver looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Seehaver showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seehaver has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Seehaver!