PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Mastadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Mastadon

185 cm
18
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 Los Angeles, John Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Mastadon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Mastadon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Mastadon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mastadon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Mastadon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mastadon stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mastadon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Mastadon as Jackson shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Mastadon as Jackson shoots in.
Mastadon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mastadon avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Mastadon misses with an attempted mid kick.

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.
Mastadon throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Mastadon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mastadon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mastadon wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Mastadon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson throws a hook but Mastadon avoids it easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mastadon sprawls well. Mastadon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mastadon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mastadon's waist but Mastadon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson throws a body punch but Mastadon moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mastadon tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mastadon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mastadon stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range as Mastadon strikes.
Mastadon stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.

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.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mastadon swivels and escapes.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mastadon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Mastadon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mastadon sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson dives in and grabs Mastadon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mastadon pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mastadon tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mastadon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mastadon throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mastadon tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mastadon sprawls well. Mastadon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Mastadon moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastadon.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mastadon swivels and escapes.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Mastadon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mastadon misses with a body shot.
Jackson dives in and grabs Mastadon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mastadon pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Donald Mastadon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mastadon throws a shot to the body.
John Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donald Mastadon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mastadon stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Mastadon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mastadon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Mastadon!