PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Jackson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Jackson Jr
vs
Castro

173 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson Jr clinches.
Castro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Jackson Jr.
Castro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson Jr gets underhooks to prevent Castro's takedown attempt.
Alexander Jackson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Castro.
Castro tries for a takedown but Jackson Jr manages to get underhooks.
Jackson Jr is pressed up against the cage. Castro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson Jr down to the mat. Jackson Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson Jr. No joy for Castro on that attempt.

Castro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson Jr to the mat! Jackson Jr manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro looks gassed!
Castro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson Jr kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Jackson Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castro trying to control but Jackson Jr is working from the bottom.
Jackson Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castro is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson Jr keeping moving, preventing Castro from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson Jr holds on and takes a little breather.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson Jr punishes Castro's body with a nice straight punch.

Jackson Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.

Jackson Jr has control of Castro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Castro regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Castro is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson Jr controlling the pace for now.
Jackson Jr scoring with strikes but Castro is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jackson Jr controlling the pace for now.
Jackson Jr prevents Castro from getting the reversal.
Jackson Jr controlling from the full mount.
Castro is trying to escape the mount.

Castro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson Jr.

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.
Jackson Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson Jr landing strikes from the mount.
Castro wants to control but Jackson Jr is having none of it.
Jackson Jr unloading with bombs!
Jackson Jr breaks from Castro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson Jr lands with some strikes.
Jackson Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson Jr with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Jackson Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson Jr drives through and clinches with Castro against the cage.

Jackson Jr manages to pull guard.
Castro is stalling in the full guard.
Castro tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson Jr is retaining full guard.
Jackson Jr is controlling Castro's posture.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson Jr pulls Castro in close to his closed guard and prevents Castro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Castro trying to control but Jackson Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson Jr is pulling down on Castro's head to control his posture.
Castro trying to control but Jackson Jr is working from the bottom.
Jackson Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson Jr controlling the position.
Castro trying to control but Jackson Jr is working from the bottom.
Jackson Jr trying to control the position.

That's two 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.
Jackson Jr managing to control the position.
Jackson Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro wants to control from the top but Jackson Jr keeps moving.
Jackson Jr has control of Castro's left arm, preventing Castro from doing any damage.
Jackson Jr 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.
Castro trying to control but Jackson Jr is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jackson Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Jackson Jr from controlling successfully.

Castro is looking for a triangle but Jackson Jr pushes his legs off easily.

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

Castro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Castro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Castro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Castro is trying to control the position but Jackson Jr postures up.
Jackson Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson Jr prevents Castro from improving his position.
Castro is trying to maintain the position but Jackson Jr is very close to passing his half guard.

Castro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Jackson Jr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jackson Jr gets a clinch.
Castro goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivan Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Castro is letting Jackson Jr control him for a moment.
Jackson Jr is putting a hurting on Castro here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson Jr controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Castro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson Jr off and has taken his back!
Castro not allowing Jackson Jr to control his hands.
Castro looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castro trying to control momentarily.
Jackson Jr tries to escape but Castro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Castro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro not allowing Jackson Jr to control his hands.
Jackson Jr is keeping busy.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ivan Castro just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castro misses with a takedown

and Jackson Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alexander Jackson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Castro.

Castro working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson Jr to get to half guard.

Castro actively working from the bottom here.
Castro wants to improve his position but Jackson Jr is controlling well.

Castro looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson Jr blocks the strikes from Castro.

Castro actively working from the bottom here.
Alexander Jackson Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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

Castro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alexander Jackson Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Castro is controlling him.
Ivan Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson Jr, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Jackson Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

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