PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Tolborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolborg comes to the cage accompanied by Because I Got High. Jackson has chosen Rampage as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tolborg
vs
Jackson

185 cm
23
215 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
205 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Tolborg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolborg throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Tolborg throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolborg misses the shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tolborg misses with a wild combination.
Tolborg throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tolborg moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tolborg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolborg needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Tolborg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tolborg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tolborg checks the leg kick.
Tolborg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Tolborg misses.
Tolborg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Tolborg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Tolborg blocks the leg kick.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolborg moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolborg misses with a wild body shot.
Tolborg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Tolborg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tolborg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tolborg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tolborg is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
A jab from Tolborg misses.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Tolborg jumps back.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tolborg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tolborg misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tolborg lands a nice looking body shot.
Tolborg ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tolborg. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Tolborg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Tolborg checks it.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson throws a low kick but Tolborg avoids it.
Jackson thumps Tolborg with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tolborg misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tolborg misses with a hook.
Tolborg misses with a body shot.
Quinton Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tolborg lands with an overhand left.
Jackson throws a jab when Tolborg was well out of range.
Jackson scores with a jab. Tolborg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left lands for Jackson.
Tolborg ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tolborg.
Tolborg scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Tolborg moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tolborg misses with a straight right.
Tolborg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Tolborg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tolborg looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Tolborg misses with a looping right.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tolborg on the side of the head.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolborg moves away.
Tolborg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Tolborg scores with a jab to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Tolborg blocks the leg kick.
Tolborg lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Tolborg misses.
Tolborg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tolborg counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson throws a jab when Tolborg was well out of range.
Jackson slips a straight right by Tolborg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Tolborg is out of range.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Jackson misses
letting Tolborg counter with a right hand.
Tolborg slips a straight right by Jackson.
A jab lands there for Tolborg.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tolborg misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson lands with a cross.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
letting Tolborg counter with a right hand.
Tolborg lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Tolborg finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tolborg defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Tolborg misses.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tolborg misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolborg works the jab nicely.
Tolborg throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Tolborg dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tolborg misses with a looping right.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Tolborg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Tolborg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tolborg lands with an overhand left.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Tolborg.
Tolborg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Tolborg blocks a jab.
Tolborg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolborg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolborg.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolborg moves away.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tolborg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Tolborg connects with the punch.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Tolborg saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolborg throws out the jab.
Tolborg thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Tolborg throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Tolborg misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Tolborg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolborg misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson moves out of range as Tolborg strikes.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolborg avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tolborg.
Tolborg misses the jab.
Tolborg dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Tolborg misses with a body shot.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tolborg throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tolborg throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tolborg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tolborg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Tolborg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a hook. Tolborg ducked under it nicely.
Tolborg scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Tolborg counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Tolborg blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Tolborg avoids it well.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson really dominated that round.
That's time! Tolborg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tolborg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson misses the body punch
letting Tolborg counter with a right hand.
Jackson wants to slow Tolborg down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Tolborg seems unphased.
Tolborg looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Tolborg throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson slips under a jab from Tolborg.
Tolborg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson wants to slow Tolborg down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tolborg. That did some damage!
Tolborg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tolborg is able to avoid easily.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Tolborg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Tolborg misses.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Tolborg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Tolborg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Tolborg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

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.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson slips a straight right by Tolborg.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Tolborg slips the punch.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Tolborg checks it
and Tolborg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tolborg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Tolborg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Tolborg saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tolborg on the side of the head.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Tolborg.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolborg slips a jab from Jackson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Tolborg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Good work by Tolborg as he checks the leg kick.
Tolborg thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Tolborg connects with a nice looking jab.
Tolborg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson moves out of range as Tolborg strikes.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
letting Tolborg counter with a right hand.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tolborg.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Tolborg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tolborg's calf.
Tolborg takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson takes a swing at Tolborg's ribcage but misses.
Tolborg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolborg lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Tolborg misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
Tolborg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Tolborg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Tolborg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tolborg misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws the left hand but Tolborg avoids the punch easily.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Anders Tolborg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson defending well as Tolborg loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Tolborg throws a combination that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Tolborg ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Tolborg lands a head shot.
Tolborg looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tolborg.
Tolborg moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Tolborg throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tolborg to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Tolborg's legs.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Tolborg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Tolborg's front leg but catches the back leg as Tolborg tries to avoid it.
Tolborg throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson misses the jab.
Tolborg throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Jackson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!