PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirby Jay Navarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirby Jay Navarro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jay Navarro
vs
Jackson

200 cm
22
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
24
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirby Jay Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Navarro is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Navarro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Navarro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Navarro wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two 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.

Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Navarro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Navarro's guard now.
Navarro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Navarro keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Navarro is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Navarro is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushing down on Navarro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jackson stands up from half guard.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Navarro misses with a combination

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Navarro fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Navarro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
Jackson throwing shots but Navarro is blocking nicely.
Jackson moves into full mount! Navarro won't be happy about that!
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Navarro because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson controlling from mount.

Navarro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Jackson working Navarro over with strikes here.

That's two 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.
Jackson breaks from Navarro's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Jackson goes for an armbar but Navarro turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Navarro.

Jackson kicks Navarro off and gets to his feet.
Navarro with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Navarro fights it but they end up in guard.
Navarro wants to get back to his feet but Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Navarro really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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.
Samuel Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The referee warns Navarro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jackson 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! This is the final round!

Navarro throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Navarro is defending well.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Navarro defending well though.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson trying to control the action but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Navarro!
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kirby Jay Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson working Navarro over with strikes here.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Navarro taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Navarro out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jackson goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Jackson!