PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Patiently Waiting as his entrance music. Peter Fisher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Curtis Jackson's chin.

Fisher
vs
Jackson

180 cm
21
180 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

185 cm
24
173 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a head kick. Fisher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fisher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Peter Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Fisher takes it in his stride.

It looks like Peter Fisher has been cut.
Jackson fakes the leg kick and cracks Fisher in the body.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fisher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Fisher throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fisher avoids it really well and circles away.
Fisher takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fisher wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson thumps Fisher with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a head kick. Fisher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Fisher wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is taking a breather. Fisher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fisher!
Fisher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson content just to control the position here.

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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Curtis Jackson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher avoids the head kick by Jackson.
A low kick from Fisher is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Fisher's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fisher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson lands a head kick. Fisher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch combination from Fisher misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fisher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fisher but Fisher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peter Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Jackson.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fisher misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fisher avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fisher tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fisher to the ground. Fisher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fisher misses with a body shot
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fisher but Fisher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fisher takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fisher throws a sloppy body shot

and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Fisher looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Fisher is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jackson dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from side mount.

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.
Fisher trying to control but Jackson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fisher.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson is looking for the choke from the back position but Fisher is controlling his hands well.
Fisher trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Fisher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fisher stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fisher pinned against the cage. Fisher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peter Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fisher.
Fisher looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisher throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Fisher is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Fisher sprawls well.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Fisher misses
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fisher throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Fisher throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Fisher which made him look bad.
Fisher throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Fisher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Fisher as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Fisher sprawls well.
Curtis Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fisher throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Fisher jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fisher throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Fisher lands a head shot.
Fisher throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fisher.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Fisher throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Fisher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick by Fisher misses
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Fisher connects with a body shot.
Fisher throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Fisher thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice body punch from Fisher.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Fisher.
Peter Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick by Fisher misses
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fisher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Fisher scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fisher tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Peter Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

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