PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Comet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke LaCrosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Comet
vs
LaCrosse

183 cm
29
194 lbs
14 - 3 - 1

184 cm
25
202 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Comet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke LaCrosse!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse throws a low kick but Comet avoids it.
LaCrosse throws a right hand that misses
and Comet counters with a nice uppercut.
LaCrosse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Comet counters with a one-two to the body.
Comet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Comet walks into a straight right hand from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Comet throws a body kick the misses
and LaCrosse counters with a leg kick.
Comet moves out of range of the body kick.
LaCrosse throws a head kick that misses.
LaCrosse throws a sloppy head kick and Comet moves out of range easily.
LaCrosse with a poor takedown
and Comet finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Comet takes the fight into the clinch.
Comet prevents a body shot from LaCrosse.
Comet lands with a light punch inside.
LaCrosse crunches a lovely knee into Comet's ribcage.
LaCrosse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LaCrosse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LaCrosse takes a shot to the head.
LaCrosse scores with a hook to the body.
LaCrosse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Comet backwards.
Comet throws a punch but it's blocked by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
LaCrosse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Comet backwards.
Comet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LaCrosse's elbow.
LaCrosse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from LaCrosse.
Comet lands a left hand that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
LaCrosse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Comet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
LaCrosse lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Comet.
Comet misses with the head strike.
Comet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from LaCrosse.
Comet is breathing heavily.
Comet swings wildly with an uppercut but LaCrosse uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for LaCrosse.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. LaCrosse obliges.
LaCrosse works on Comet's body with a couple of short punches.
LaCrosse scores with a shoulder strike.
Comet takes a shot to the head.
A short right from LaCrosse.
Comet throws a punch but it's blocked by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands an elbow that stopped Comet in his tracks for a moment.
LaCrosse lands with a short shot to the head.
LaCrosse lands with a right to the head.
Comet tries to throw a body punch but LaCrosse avoids it by throwing Comet back against the cage.
LaCrosse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Comet backwards.
LaCrosse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LaCrosse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LaCrosse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from LaCrosse on the inside.
LaCrosse digs a right hand into Comet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Comet's gas tank.
LaCrosse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
LaCrosse digs a right hand into Comet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Comet's gas tank.
LaCrosse scores with a shot to the side of Comet's head.
LaCrosse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Comet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaCrosse lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse lands with a left to the head.
Comet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaCrosse pushes Comet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse gets through Comet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LaCrosse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
LaCrosse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Comet's defenses.
LaCrosse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaCrosse lands a body shot in the clinch.
LaCrosse lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Comets head.
LaCrosse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Comet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
LaCrosse is leaning against Comet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LaCrosse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Comet backwards.
LaCrosse gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LaCrosse blocks an uppercut.
LaCrosse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Comet backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaCrosse digs a right hand into Comet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Comet's gas tank.
LaCrosse lands with a short shot to the head.
LaCrosse cracks Comet with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands with a short shot to the head.
Comet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaCrosse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Comet or not.
LaCrosse scores with a hook to the body.
LaCrosse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaCrosse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaCrosse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Comet throws a head punch that misses.
LaCrosse misses with a knee strike.
LaCrosse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LaCrosse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LaCrosse misses with the head strike.
Comet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LaCrosse or not.
LaCrosse lands an elbow inside that Comet shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for LaCrosse.
A head punch on the inside from LaCrosse fails to land.
LaCrosse scores with a hook to the body.
Comet lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from LaCrosse - that landed with a thud.
LaCrosse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Comet throws a head punch that misses.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
LaCrosse pushes Comet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Comet has a couple of punches blocked by LaCrosse.
Comet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LaCrosse lands a right hand.
Comet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from LaCrosse - that landed with a thud.
Comet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LaCrosse's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke LaCrosse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

LaCrosse drives through with a takedown into guard.
LaCrosse trying to control the position from guard on top but Comet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Comet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaCrosse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Comet has his feet on LaCrosse's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Comet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LaCrosse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Comet backwards.
Comet tries to throw a body punch but LaCrosse avoids it by throwing Comet back against the cage.
LaCrosse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Comet tries to throw a body punch but LaCrosse avoids it by throwing Comet back against the cage.
Comet misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
LaCrosse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LaCrosse with a knee to the head.
LaCrosse is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Comet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Comet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Comet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaCrosse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaCrosse swings wildly with an uppercut but Comet uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaCrosse connects with a knee to the head.
LaCrosse can't find room to land a body shot as Comet controls the action.
LaCrosse blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Comet.
Comet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaCrosse.
Comet pushes LaCrosse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Comet lands a left hand that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
A hook to the body from Comet.
Comet is working LaCrosse over against the cage.
LaCrosse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaCrosse misses with the head strike.
Comet lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Comet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Comet.
Comet swings wildly with an uppercut but LaCrosse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comet cracks LaCrosse with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Comet.
LaCrosse tries a body shot but Comet blocks it.
LaCrosse blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Comet as the two fighters clinch.
Comet misses with a punch on the inside.
LaCrosse misses with a body punch.
Duke LaCrosse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LaCrosse lands an elbow inside that Comet shrugs off.
Comet misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Comet.
Comet lands a hook that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
Comet misses with some punches.
Comet lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaCrosse.
A short right from Comet on the inside.
Comet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
Comet swings wildly with an uppercut but LaCrosse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Comet lands a nice uppercut.
Comet lands a right hand.
Comet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Comet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Comet throws a head punch that misses.
LaCrosse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Comet lands a shoulder strike.
Comet lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaCrosse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LaCrosse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Comet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Comet fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Comet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Comet.
Comet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Comet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaCrosse.
Comet lands with a short shot to the head.
Comet throws a punch but it's blocked by LaCrosse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Comet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Comet.
Comet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
Comet misses with the head strike.
LaCrosse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LaCrosse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Comet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Comet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
Comet lands a body punch.
LaCrosse cracks Comet with a nice body shot.
Comet lands with a left to the head.
Comet lands a body punch.
Comet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Comet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
Comet works on LaCrosse's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaCrosse.
Comet misses with some punches.
Comet misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Comet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comet cracks LaCrosse with a nice body shot.
Comet working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Comet.
A right hand to the body from Comet.
Comet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Comet throws a punch but it's blocked by LaCrosse.
A short right from Comet on the inside.
Comet is working LaCrosse over against the cage.
Comet lands a shoulder strike.
LaCrosse struggles to land a body shot inside as Comet controls his hands.
Comet cracks LaCrosse with a nice body shot.
Comet swings wildly with an uppercut but LaCrosse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comet lands a body shot.
LaCrosse throws a head punch that misses.
Comet scores with a shot to the side of LaCrosse's head.
Comet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Comet lands a nice uppercut.
Comet throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Comet - that landed with a thud.
LaCrosse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Comet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Comet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LaCrosse lands an uppercut.
Comet lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Comet dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A punch combination from Comet misses.
LaCrosse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Comet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Comet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaCrosse throws a solid leg kick but Comet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LaCrosse.
Comet throws a poor cross that misses
and LaCrosse counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCrosse throws a lazy uppercut
and Comet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Comet lands a body shot.
LaCrosse throws a sloppy body shot
and Comet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaCrosse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCrosse throws a hook but Comet blocks it.
Comet thows a leg kick but LaCrosse checks it
and LaCrosse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaCrosse moves out of range of the body kick.

Comet moves into the clinch.
LaCrosse throws a head punch that misses.
Comet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaCrosses head.
LaCrosse misses with a punch to the body.
LaCrosse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Comet's defenses.
A right handed body shot lands from LaCrosse.
Comet tries to work over LaCrosse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Comet digs a right hand into LaCrosse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaCrosse's gas tank.
Comet throws a punch but it's blocked by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse has a couple of punches blocked by Comet.
Comet lands with a short shot to the head.
Comet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Comet.
Comet lands a body shot in the clinch.
LaCrosse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Comet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Comet lands a left hand.
Comet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Comet.
Comet cracks LaCrosse with a nice body shot.
Comet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Comet blocking some punches.
Comet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Comet scores with a hook to the body.
Comet lands a body punch.
Comet swings wildly with an uppercut but LaCrosse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comet misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Comet.
LaCrosse misses with some punches.
Comet is working LaCrosse over against the cage.
Comet blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Comet.
Comet scores with a hook to the body.
Comet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Comet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Comet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Comet.
Comet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Comet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comet working aggressively here.
LaCrosse has a couple of punches blocked by Comet.
Comet scores with a shoulder strike.
Comet misses with a punch on the inside.
Comet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Comet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Comet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Comet scores with a shoulder strike.
Comet is working LaCrosse over against the cage.
Comet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Comet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaCrosse.
LaCrosse blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Comet.
Comet is leaning against LaCrosse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Comet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LaCrosse blocks an uppercut.
Comet lands a left hand.
LaCrosse blocks an uppercut.
Comet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Comet fails to land.
LaCrosse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse blocks a body shot from Comet.
LaCrosse lands with a light punch inside.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comet lands a left hand that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Comet.
A short body shot lands from LaCrosse as the two fighters clinch.
LaCrosse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Comet.
Comet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from LaCrosse.
Comet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaCrosse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Comet as the two fighters clinch.
Comet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LaCrosse backwards.
Comet presses LaCrosse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Comet lands a right hand.
Comet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Comet has a couple of punches blocked by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Comet swings wildly with an uppercut but LaCrosse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comet digs a right hand into LaCrosse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaCrosse's gas tank.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Comet lands with a short shot to the head.
Comet struggles to land a body shot inside as LaCrosse controls his hands.
LaCrosse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
LaCrosse lands a shot to the body.
LaCrosse missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Comet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Comet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Comet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Comet!
Jackson Comet is the new middleweight champion!