PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Markus Ware could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Devon Jackson's chin.

Ware
vs
Jackson

203 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Markus Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Devon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ware lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Ware thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Devon Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ware misses with a double jab.

Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ware!
Ware's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ware is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ware is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ware throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jackson. What's that going to do exactly?
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ware?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Ware flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ware is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson looking to finish Ware with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ware!
Ware is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ware is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ware is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Ware keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee warns Ware that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Ware is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jackson working for a submission but Ware is keeping him at bay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ware is looking to escape.
Ware tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ware tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.

Ware defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Ware sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

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.
Ware is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ware won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ware is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Ware is breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ware did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ware misses with a wild combination.

Ware gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ware is keeping the position for now.
Jackson prevents Ware from getting back to his feet.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving.
Ware wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Ware wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ware misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ware defends it nicely.
Ware throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ware pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ware sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Markus Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Jackson.
Ware blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Ware.
Ware throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ware misses with a two punch combination.
Ware closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ware swinging wilding here.

Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Ware is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ware wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Ware wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ware will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Devon Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ware wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Ware throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.

Jackson feints and as Ware raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Ware looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Ware is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

Jackson stands up from Ware's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson postures up.
Ware is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devon Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A punch combination from Ware misses.
Ware throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Ware misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ware closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ware stuffs the takedown.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ware throws a one two combo.
Ware is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Ware.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ware misses with a double jab.
Ware will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Ware throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ware throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ware swinging wilding here.
Ware misses with a double jab

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Ware is defending the position.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Ware moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stops Ware from standing up.
Ware wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Ware is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Ware is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ware's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ware is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Ware is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ware looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ware wants to get back to full guard.
Ware has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ware tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ware misses with a combination

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ware's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Markus Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ware's half guard.
Ware looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ware is defending well.
Ware is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Markus Ware has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devon Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ware keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

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