PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Desean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Matice Jr (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!

Jackson
vs
Matice Jr

180 cm
26
161 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

174 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Matice Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matice Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Matice Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.

Matice Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matice Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Matice Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Matice Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Matice Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Matice Jr. What's that going to do exactly?
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Matice Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Matice Jr controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Matice Jr is having none of it.
Jackson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Matice Jr content just to control the position here.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Matice Jr content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gregory Matice Jr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Matice Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Matice Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Matice Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gregory Matice Jr.
Jackson tries to clinch but Matice Jr is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson throws a body punch but Matice Jr moves out of range.

Matice Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matice Jr is stalling in the full guard.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matice Jr passes into side control.
Matice Jr moves into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matice Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Matice Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Matice Jr slips under a jab from Jackson.

Matice Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
Matice Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Jackson has an active guard here but Matice Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Matice Jr is controlling well.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Matice Jr is controlling the pace.
Gregory Matice Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matice Jr pulls his head out easily.
Matice Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Matice Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matice Jr slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gregory Matice Jr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Matice Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Matice Jr wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Matice Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matice Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matice Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matice Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gregory Matice Jr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matice Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Desean Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Matice Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matice Jr pulls his head out easily.
Matice Jr is controlling the pace.
Matice Jr moves nicely into side control.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson trying his best to control but Matice Jr has mounted him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matice Jr content just to control the position here.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Matice Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matice Jr controlling from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matice Jr prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matice Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Matice Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Matice Jr 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matice Jr.

Matice Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to get back to full guard but Matice Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Matice Jr controlling the pace for now.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Matice Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to hold on but Matice Jr pushes him away.
Matice Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Matice Jr avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Matice Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Gregory Matice Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matice Jr content just to control the position here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gregory Matice Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matice Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Matice Jr shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Matice Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matice Jr wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matice Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gregory Matice Jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matice Jr.

Matice Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Matice Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Matice Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matice Jr moves into full mount!
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Matice Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matice Jr 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Matice Jr!