PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchers Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rampage. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chance's choice of entrance music: Mama said knock u out!. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Jackson
vs
Chance

185 cm
25
205 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

188 cm
25
223 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Battalion Athletics
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Punchers Chance!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chance throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Punchers Chance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chance checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook but Chance avoids it easily.
Chance moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Chance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson tests Chance's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chance misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chance to score with a decent uppercut.

Chance rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jackson wants to break free but Chance has control.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Chance has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Chance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Chance sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chance is able to avoid easily.
Jackson throws a head kick but Chance moves out of range.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Chance knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chance throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chance throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chance takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson throws a hook but Chance blocks it.
Chance takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chance looks gassed!
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson defending well as Chance loads up on a big left hand.
Chance keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chance tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chance tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chance's head.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Chance avoids it.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Chance's head back.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chance tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson throws a right hand that Chance ducks under and follows up with a left that Chance also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chance.
Chance throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson scores with a one two! Chance had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chance slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Chance checks it.
Chance just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chance tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Chance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jackson thumps Chance with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson lunges at Chance with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chance's hand.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Chance avoids it.
Punchers Chance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chance on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chance. That did some damage!
Chance walks into a jab.
Chance is breathing heavily.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chance's head backwards.
Jackson cracks the inside of Chance's front leg.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson tests Chance's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Chance sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chance's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is looking to slow Chance down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Chance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quinton Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chance manages to avoid it.
Chance takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chance is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chance doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Chance's defenses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chance stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chance can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson looks to land a combination. Chance sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chance takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson throws the left hand but Chance avoids the punch easily.
Chance throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Chance shakes it off.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chance doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chance will feel that in the morning.
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 scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson works Chance's body with a nice hook.
Chance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson lands a jab to Chance's midsection.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Chance looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Chance's head.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chance has time to react.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chance's hands.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Chance walks into a left hand.
Jackson stalks Chance and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chance's face. Chance staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chance's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chance crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Chance gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Chance manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jackson throws a body punch but Chance moves out of range.
Chance takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chance avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Chance gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chance.
Chance walks into a jab.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chance. That did some damage!
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chance takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chance blocks a jab.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chance moves away.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chance walks into a jab.
Chance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chance momentarily.
Chance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chance drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chance ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Chance moves out of range.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Chance knows he should have avoided that one.
Chance has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chance avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chance is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chance.
Jackson is looking to slow Chance down with leg kicks.
Jackson throws a combination. Chance tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Chance seems unphased.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chance.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chance has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Chance's head.
Chance throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Chance avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Chance tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Chance moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Chance gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Chance doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chance checks a leg kick.
Chance takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Chance misses.
Chance might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chance. That did some damage!
Chance misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chance walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Chance throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Chance on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chance on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chance's sensitive parts.
Chance takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson had his way with Punchers Chance in that round.
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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chance momentarily.
Punchers Chance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throws the left hand but Chance avoids the punch easily.
Chance drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chance misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson takes a swing at Chance's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a body punch but Chance moves out of range.
Chance throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Chance throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson cracks Chance with an open hand slap.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chance tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Chance is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chance showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Chance misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson works Chance's body with a nice hook.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chance slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Chance avoids it.
Chance checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chance checks a low kick from Jackson.
Chance connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Chance takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Chance was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Chance checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Chance slips the punch.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Chance moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a head kick but Chance moves out of range.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chance takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good work by Chance as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson feints and then cracks Chance's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chance down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:42
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:41
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:42

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