PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Rock Jr (ranked 179 p4p, 731 weight class) and Luke Jackson (ranked 22 p4p, 89 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Luke Jackson enters the cage!

Rock Jr
vs
Jackson

173 cm
25
155
12 - 6 - 0

179 cm
24
162
8 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Rock Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock Jr.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Rock Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock Jr.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock Jr. Rock Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock Jr jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Rock Jr slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rock Jr connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses

and Rock Jr moves into the clinch.
Rock Jr lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Rock Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Rock Jr lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock Jr landing knees to the head.

It looks like Luke Jackson has been cut.
Rock Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Rock Jr is controlling the position.
Rock Jr keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rock Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
A big left from Jackson misses.
A low kick lands for Rock Jr.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Rock Jr slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rock Jr.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rock Jr at a distance.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Rock Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rock Jr with a body shot.
Will Rock Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Rock Jr scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rock Jr moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock Jr is just out of range.
Rock Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rock Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rock Jr.
Nice uppercut lands for Rock Jr. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Will Rock Jr has been cut.
Jackson throws a hook but Rock Jr avoids it easily.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson cracks Rock Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Rock Jr misses the shot to the body.
Rock Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Rock Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock Jr walks into a jab.
Jackson slips a jab from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Rock Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rock Jr avoids the body shot from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock Jr throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Rock Jr saw that one coming.
Rock Jr connects with a body shot.
Rock Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rock Jr misses the jab.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Rock Jr darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Rock Jr lands an uppercut.

Rock Jr jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Rock Jr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Jackson wants to stand up but Rock Jr is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Rock Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rock Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock Jr misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Rock Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Will Rock Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rock Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Nice body kick from Rock Jr.
A solid body kick from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Jackson looks to move away, Rock Jr throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Rock Jr's head but Rock Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses

and Rock Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rock Jr digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Rock Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson tries to circle away but Rock Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head.
Rock Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.

Rock Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
Rock Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Rock Jr drags him back down.

Rock Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pushing Rock Jr's head away, looking to escape. Rock Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.

Rock Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Rock Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson wants to control but Rock Jr postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rock Jr is staying active.

Rock Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson struggling a bit here.

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

Rock Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Rock Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rock Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson pushes Rock Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rock Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Rock Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Rock Jr rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Rock Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Rock Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Rock Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab when Rock Jr was well out of range.
Rock Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rock Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Rock Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rock Jr is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Rock Jr closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Rock Jr - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Rock Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Rock Jr moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock Jr.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock Jr throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rock Jr is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Rock Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Rock Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock Jr is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Will Rock Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rock Jr.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rock Jr throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Rock Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rock Jr misses with a low kick.
Rock Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock Jr throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Rock Jr slips the punch.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Rock Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Rock Jr keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Rock Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rock Jr trying to land knees to the body.

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 wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to break free but Rock Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rock Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Rock Jr is controlling the position.
Rock Jr prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Rock Jr has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luke Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Rock Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rock Jr 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock Jr!
A victorious Will Rock Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.