PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry LeFell (ranked 1223 p4p, 1806 weight class) and Gus Jackson (ranked 155 p4p, 232 weight class). Gus Jackson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

LeFell
vs
Jackson

186 cm
27
190
6 - 4 - 0

178 cm
27
190
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Larry LeFell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gus Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeFell throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Jackson throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as LeFell stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Jackson follows into mount!

LeFell is rocked!

It looks like Larry LeFell has been cut.
LeFell working to try and regain half guard.
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!
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Jackson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But LeFell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from LeFell!
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
LeFell postures up.
LeFell throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeFell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeFell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LeFell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFell throws a big elbow that misses.
LeFell throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
LeFell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LeFell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

LeFell wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

LeFell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. LeFell eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LeFell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson trying to control but LeFell postures up.
LeFell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LeFell trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but LeFell postures up.

LeFell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

LeFell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LeFell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson gets back to full guard.

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 trying to keep a closed guard but LeFell is proving a slippery customer.
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.
LeFell looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

LeFell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is looking to control LeFell's arms but LeFell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LeFell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry LeFell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

LeFell forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson trying to stall but LeFell improves his position.
LeFell goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
LeFell misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.

LeFell closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
LeFell can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to stall.

Jackson pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
LeFell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
LeFell works a leg free and moves into half guard.

LeFell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

LeFell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.

LeFell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson is trying to keep LeFell in close.

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 might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control LeFell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
LeFell preventing the sweep.
LeFell tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
LeFell throws a big right hand that misses.
LeFell content to stall in guard here.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but LeFell is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to keep LeFell in close.
LeFell trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep here but LeFell controlling him for the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

LeFell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.

LeFell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
LeFell wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson is looking to control LeFell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?

LeFell wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

LeFell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
LeFell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LeFell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. LeFell eventually gives up the hold.
LeFell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
LeFell is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeFell wants to advance to full mount but Jackson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry LeFell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Larry LeFell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
LeFell throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but LeFell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but LeFell holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
LeFell is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFell is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFell misses with a short punch on the inside.

LeFell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

LeFell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jackson trying to control the position but LeFell manages to sink in the hooks.

Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from LeFell.
LeFell controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
Jackson trying to control but not successfully.

LeFell looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Jackson taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry LeFell!
During a confident post fight interview, Larry LeFell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.