PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes to the cage accompanied by Who Shot ya. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Foster
vs
Jackson

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Adam Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster misses with a two punch combination.
Foster misses with a low kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foster as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Foster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Foster thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Foster doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Foster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Foster throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Foster has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster trying to control here.
Jackson wants to stand up but Foster is controlling the position.
Foster misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Foster missing with punches from the bottom.
Foster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foster defends it well.
Foster looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson stands up out of the half guard.
Jackson looks gassed!
Foster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Foster.
Adam Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster has his takedown stuffed

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Foster, up you get!
Foster has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foster's efforts to push away.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab from Foster.
Foster shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foster's guard.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.

Foster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Foster controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Foster is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

Foster is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Foster misses with a combination

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Foster tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.

Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foster works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Foster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.

Jackson instigates a clinch.

Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Foster uses from the top position.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throwing shots but Foster is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Foster avoid being mounted?
Foster missing with punches from the bottom.
Foster tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.
Foster throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Foster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foster tries to get out of the position.
Foster wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Foster misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Foster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Foster scores with a four punch combination!
Foster shoots and misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works over Foster's head and body with a nice combination.
Foster with a poor takedown

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foster throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Foster somewhat.
A head kick by Foster misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Foster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Foster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foster wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Foster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joe Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson prevents Foster from getting back to his feet.
Foster trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Foster wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Foster is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Foster stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by Jackson.
Foster doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Foster shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt

and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Foster 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 Foster off to one side.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Foster thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Foster shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Foster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foster, pushing him back against the cage.
Foster is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Foster lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Foster thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Foster misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foster misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster throws a combination that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Foster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Foster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foster with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Foster did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson wants to stand but Foster has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Foster wants to get back to his feet.

Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Foster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Foster misses with a head kick.
Foster misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Foster backing up. Foster nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster misses with a few strikes there.
Foster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Foster throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foster gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Foster circles away.
Foster circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Foster.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Foster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Foster is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Foster isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joe Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foster postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Foster has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
Foster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Foster.
Adam Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Foster.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe 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... Joe Jackson!