PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Auditore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Auditore
vs
Jackson

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 Los Angeles, Fernando Auditore!
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, Carlos Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Auditore trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.

Auditore looking for submissions off his back.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Auditore has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Auditore defends it well.

Auditore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson is trying to control. Auditore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson wants to stand up but Auditore has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Auditore looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Auditore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Auditore is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson working over Auditore with some ground and pound. Auditore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Auditore wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has passed into side control.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.

Jackson is working for a guillotine from mount but Auditore frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson prevents Auditore from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jackson looks gassed!

Auditore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Auditore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Auditore.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson stands and throws Auditore's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auditore struggling a bit here.
Jackson landing strikes.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Auditore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Auditore!
Jackson unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auditore tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Jackson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Auditore to the mat! Auditore manages to get full guard.

Auditore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.

Auditore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Auditore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson throws a combination. Auditore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Auditore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Auditore misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.

Jackson stands and steps away. Auditore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Auditore tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Auditore's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Auditore working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Auditore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.

Jackson decides to return to a standing position.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Auditore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Auditore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson passes Auditore's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Auditore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Auditore trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.

Jackson stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jackson stands up from Auditore's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Auditore shows good takedown defense.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Auditore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Auditore counters with a takedown into side control.

Jackson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Auditore did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auditore wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Auditore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Jackson decides to stand up.
Fernando Auditore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Auditore tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Auditore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Auditore pinned against the cage. Auditore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Auditore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Auditore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.

Auditore actively working from the bottom here.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Auditore is defending it quite comfortably.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson passes into side control, despite Auditore's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Auditore actively working from the bottom here.

Jackson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Auditore tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Jackson!