PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaecon Sinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sinton
vs
Jackson

193 cm
29
215 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

192 cm
22
218 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaecon Sinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinton avoids the head kick by Jackson.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Sinton back into the cage.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Sinton on that attempt.
Sinton darts in trying to clinch

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sinton won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Sinton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sinton is looking for a sweep.
Sinton tries to strike but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Sinton is defending well.
Sinton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Sinton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson takes a little break here. Sinton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sinton wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Sinton defending against the ground and pound.

Jackson stands up.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sinton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sinton wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson prevents Sinton from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sinton trying to control here.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sinton is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working over Sinton with some ground and pound. Sinton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sinton tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Sinton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinton missing with punches from the bottom.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson throwing shots but Sinton is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinton trying to control from the bottom.
Sinton tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tyson Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson leaves Sinton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sinton shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Sinton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Sinton shoots in.
No luck for Sinton with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaecon Sinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Sinton persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sinton.

Sinton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Sinton finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinton tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Sinton moves out of range easily.
Sinton leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson dives in and grabs Sinton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sinton pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Sinton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Sinton shows good takedown defense.
Sinton shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Sinton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sinton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinton doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Sinton's guard.

Sinton looking for subs off his back but Jackson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.

Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sinton to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Sinton. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Sinton scores with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sinton.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Sinton.
Sinton tries to clinch up.
Sinton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sinton tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sinton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sinton closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Sinton pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinton wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Sinton closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Sinton pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Jackson shoots in and bounces Sinton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sinton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson 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! And we move into the final round!

Sinton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sinton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sinton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.

Sinton closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sinton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sinton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaecon Sinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sinton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jaecon Sinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinton blocks a jab.
Sinton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sinton fails with the takedown.
Sinton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyson Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sinton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sinton tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jackson stands and steps away. Sinton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sinton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Sinton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sinton tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sinton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sinton fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Nice takedown defense from Sinton. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Sinton tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sinton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Sinton tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Sinton was not able to check.
Sinton wants to clinch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Sinton stuffs the takedown.
Sinton shoots in but no luck this time.
Sinton tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sinton. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Sinton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sinton.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Sinton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sinton misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Sinton shrugs it off though.
Tyson Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Jaecon Sinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sinton connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

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