PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brent Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Hoyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hoyle's choice of entrance music: Yo Gotti - Women lie, men lie instrumental . Steven Hoyle acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jackson
vs
Hoyle

170 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Hoyle!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoyle circles away.

Hoyle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to control Hoyle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Hoyle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson wants to control the action here but instead Hoyle manages to pass to full mount!
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jackson trying to control but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
Jackson won't allow Hoyle to get back to his feet.

Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoyle's guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoyle is keeping the position for now.
Hoyle wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoyle is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Hoyle is working from the bottom.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hoyle trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.

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

Hoyle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoyle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Hoyle doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hoyle working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.

Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Hoyle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Hoyle working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jackson's thigh. Jackson counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hoyle is now in half guard.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoyle is working away from the top position though.

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.
Hoyle 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson with a poor takedown

and Hoyle counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Hoyle advances to full mount.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Hoyle isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoyle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoyle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?
Jackson tries to hold on but Hoyle pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Hoyle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hoyle misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson throws the left hand but Hoyle avoids the punch easily.

Hoyle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Jackson trying to control but Hoyle flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hoyle keeps control of the position easily here as Jackson tries to buck him off.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Hoyle has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoyle is hanging on to Jackson's back as he tries to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Hoyle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hoyle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson.

Hoyle has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoyle wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hoyle misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoyle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt

and Hoyle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoyle is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Hoyle trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
Hoyle wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jackson looking to control but Hoyle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoyle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steven Hoyle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoyle wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Jackson working Hoyle over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Hoyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hoyle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.

Hoyle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoyle manages to get himself to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hoyle holds on and takes a little breather.
Hoyle looking to control.
Hoyle is striking but Jackson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Hoyle tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hoyle with a lazy takedown attempt

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hoyle is keeping the position.

Hoyle is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.

Jackson stands and steps away. Hoyle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hoyle slips a straight right by Jackson.

Hoyle has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoyle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hoyle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Hoyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoyle wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hoyle there!
Hoyle is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hoyle is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoyle wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hoyle.
Hoyle is trying to get back to full guard.

Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle with a poor takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Hoyle is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Hoyle counters with a nice leg kick.
Hoyle doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brent Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Hoyle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hoyle kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoyle can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson with a poor takedown

so Hoyle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hoyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brent Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Hoyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hoyle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoyle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Hoyle!