PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Jackson (ranked 5229 p4p, 25073 weight class) and Trike Quicky (ranked 224 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Jackson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jackson
vs
Quicky

184 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
136
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dirk Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trike Quicky!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quicky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson with a hook.
Quicky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quicky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quicky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Quicky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quicky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Quicky ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dirk Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trike Quicky.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Quicky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Quicky's head back.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Quicky takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Quicky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quicky there as he acknowledges the shot.

Quicky pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Quicky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quickys head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Quicky can't get the takedown.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quicky's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Quicky wants a takedown.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jackson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Quicky is controlling the position.
Jackson tries to circle away but Quicky has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Quicky is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Quicky backwards.
Quicky can't get the takedown.
Quicky goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Quicky looks winded!
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Quicky.
Quicky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Quicky's body.
Jackson jabs at Quicky's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quicky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Quicky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Quicky tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quicky is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Quicky didn't see that one coming.
Jackson swings for the body but Quicky moves out of range.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quicky was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson jabs at Quicky's body.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quicky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dirk Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sizes up Quicky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quicky dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quicky's head backwards.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quicky doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson punishes Quicky's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Jackson.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson scores with a jab. Quicky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quicky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Quicky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Quicky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quicky steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson with a jab.
Jackson swings for the body but Quicky moves out of range.
Quicky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Quicky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Quicky under the eye.
Trike Quicky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Dirk Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quicky moves away.
Quicky throws a counter combo.
Quicky tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Quicky slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson punishes Quicky's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson with a jab.
Quicky is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jackson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Quicky.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Quicky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson throws a jab when Quicky was well out of range.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Quicky's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quicky takes one on the button.
Jackson punishes Quicky's body with a nice straight punch.
Dirk Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quicky manages to avoid it.
No luck for Quicky with that takedown attempt.
Quicky is breathing heavily.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Quicky is looking to clinch.
Quicky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quicky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quicky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson stuns Quicky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quicky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quicky can do to turn this around?
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quicky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Quicky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quicky walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quicky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dirk Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trike Quicky.
Quicky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson jabs Quicky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quicky drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quicky moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Quicky's belly button to the back.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quicky has time to react.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quicky's head backwards.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quicky moves away.
Quicky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Quicky seems unphased.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quicky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson jabs at Quicky's body.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson jabs Quicky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Quicky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson jabs at Quicky's body.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Quicky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quicky doesn't seem bothered though.
Quicky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quicky momentarily.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quicky was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Jackson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Quicky fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Quicky is now in Jackson's guard.
Quicky stops Jackson from standing up.

Quicky drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Quicky off! Quicky jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Quicky stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quicky trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quicky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Quicky postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Quicky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson cracks Quicky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson cracks Quicky with an open hand slap.
Quicky fails with a takedown attempt.
Quicky takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Quicky moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quicky's head.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Quicky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson with a nice cross.
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 punch but Quicky moves out of range.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quicky throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson punishes Quicky's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Quicky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quicky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson jabs at Quicky's body.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quicky has time to react.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Quicky walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson jabs Quicky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Quicky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quicky manages to avoid it.
Trike Quicky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quicky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Jackson!