PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Sobotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Sobotta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Quinton Jackson's chin.

Sobotta
vs
Jackson

183 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Sobotta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Sobotta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sobotta tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

Jackson working for a triangle but Sobotta defends it easily.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sobotta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jackson working for a triangle but Sobotta defends it easily.
Sobotta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has control of Sobotta's left arm, preventing Sobotta from doing any damage.
Sobotta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Sobotta tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Peter Sobotta just wasn't active enough.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sobotta.

Sobotta takes the fight into the clinch.

Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jackson manages to end up in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobotta tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson working away.
Jackson trying to control the position but Sobotta is working away.

Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sobotta to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobotta closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Sobotta pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sobotta throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Sobotta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobotta wants to clinch.

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sobotta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sobotta is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sobotta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sobotta wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobotta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Sobotta wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Sobotta doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sobotta's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Sobotta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobotta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Sobotta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sobotta!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sobotta wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sobotta.
Sobotta is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Sobotta circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson closes the distance but Sobotta moves to the side
enabling Sobotta to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sobotta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sobotta.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobotta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sobotta gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.

Sobotta ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sobotta no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sobotta has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobotta keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson won't allow Sobotta to sweep him here.
Jackson wants to stand but Sobotta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sobotta trying to control the position.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobotta is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Quinton Jackson.

Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sobotta can't do much from the bottom here.
Sobotta is trying to get back to his feet.
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 is looking to take a break and control but Sobotta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson cracks Sobotta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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.
Sobotta is looking for a sweep.

Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sobotta fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Sobotta is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Sobotta's guard.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sobotta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Sobotta's legs - danger averted.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Jackson stands and steps away. Sobotta gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobotta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Quinton Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobotta is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson prevents Sobotta from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sobotta closes the distance looking to clinch

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Peter Sobotta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sobotta to the ground. Jackson is now in Sobotta's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sobotta working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobotta is keeping the position for now.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sobotta is proving hard to escape from.
Sobotta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sobotta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jackson clinches up with Sobotta and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobotta looking for a takedown.

Jackson has hold of one of Sobotta's legs. Sobotta is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sobotta looking to control.

Jackson stands up from Sobotta's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Sobotta moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobotta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Sobotta. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sobotta is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sobotta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson is pressing down on Sobotta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sobotta is holding on for now.
Sobotta is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Sobotta defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Sobotta uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Sobotta keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Quinton Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peter Sobotta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinton Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobotta is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sobotta down to the mat. Sobotta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!