|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruin Yuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintonn Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacksson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rampage entrance song. 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.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
25
219 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
|
184 cm
28
205 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruin Yuz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintonn Jacksson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacksson.
Jacksson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yuz as he avoids it easily.
Jacksson shoots in but Yuz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruin Yuz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintonn Jacksson.
A head kick misses from Yuz.
Jacksson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jacksson tries to clinch but Yuz moves out of range.
Jacksson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuz can't break the clinch.
Jacksson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yuz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jacksson is looking for a takedown.
Jacksson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yuz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jacksson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yuz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yuz can't break the clinch.
Jacksson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yuz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jacksson defends well.
Jacksson wants to pass the guard but Yuz is keeping the position.
Yuz controls Jacksson momentarily but Jacksson frees himself.
Jacksson throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson is looking to work some ground and pound but Yuz has wrist control.
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!
Jacksson looking to pass the guard.
Yuz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jacksson throws a big right hand that misses.
Yuz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jacksson defends well.
Yuz working a defensive guard here.
Yuz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacksson is one step ahead there.
Yuz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacksson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yuz striking off his back but it's not causing Jacksson any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jacksson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yuz tries to get to full guard but Jacksson has control of the leg.
Yuz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yuz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yuz looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuz, not yet.
Jacksson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yuz's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yuz is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jacksson dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jacksson pushing down on Yuz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yuz is pressing down on Jacksson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacksson.
Jacksson drops back looking for a leg! Yuz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yuz manages to kick Jacksson off! Jacksson jumps back into Yuz's guard.
Jacksson looks gassed!
Jacksson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yuz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jacksson has Yuz in his guard.
Yuz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jacksson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yuz, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ruin Yuz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jacksson clinches with his opponent.
Yuz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jacksson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yuz to the mat. Yuz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yuz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacksson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yuz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacksson is aware though and is defending well.
Jacksson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yuz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jacksson lands a couple of elbows.
Jacksson throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacksson cracks Yuz with a solid left hand.
Yuz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacksson is one step ahead there.
Yuz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson lands a couple of elbows.
Yuz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jacksson with a nice head shot there.
Jacksson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jacksson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jacksson is breathing heavily.
Jacksson wants to pass the guard but Yuz is keeping the position.
Yuz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jacksson is controlling him.
Jacksson postures up in Yuz's guard and throws a big left but Yuz blocks it.
Yuz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Yuz jabs Jacksson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson rushes Yuz and presses him up against the cage.
Yuz gets underhooks to prevent Jacksson's takedown attempt.
Yuz prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Yuz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yuz gets underhooks to prevent Jacksson's takedown attempt.
Ruin Yuz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintonn Jacksson.
Yuz wants to break free but Jacksson has control.
Jacksson wants a takedown but no success here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuz is trying to push Jacksson away but Jacksson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jacksson tries to score a body lock takedown but Yuz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yuz tries to break free but Jacksson pushes him back against the cage.
Jacksson fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Yuz - just one landing.
Yuz lands a nice looking body shot.
Yuz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yuz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacksson under the eye.
Yuz throws a head kick that half lands.
Jacksson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuz jabs at Jacksson's body.
Yuz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuz lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacksson's head.
Jacksson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yuz but Yuz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruin Yuz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jacksson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yuz as he avoids it easily.
Yuz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Yuz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yuz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacksson's head.
Yuz connects with a body shot that sends Jacksson's belly button to the back.
Jacksson walks into a stiff left hand from Yuz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacksson's hands.
Jacksson has closed the distance and engaged Yuz in a clinch.
Jacksson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jacksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yuz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ruin Yuz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quintonn Jacksson.
Jacksson goes for a takedown attempt but Yuz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yuz lands with a nice combination. Jacksson backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yuz duly obliges.
Jacksson fails with the takedown.
Good exchange - Yuz coming out on top.
Ruin Yuz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacksson takes one on the button.
Jacksson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacksson tries to move into range but Yuz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuz scores with a hook to the body. Jacksson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yuz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yuz cracks Jacksson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yuz scores with a one two! Jacksson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yuz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jacksson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jacksson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quintonn Jacksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruin Yuz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jacksson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yuz but great work by Jacksson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruin Yuz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yuz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruin Yuz!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
