PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Cooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Cooney is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jackson
vs
Cooney

184 cm
25
177 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

Wolfpack Threadz

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyson Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Cooney!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cooney counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Cooney trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cooney trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Cooney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cooney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Cooney from controlling successfully.
Cooney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cooney sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Cooney from controlling successfully.
Cooney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jamie Cooney hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cooney tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cooney counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cooney controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Cooney might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Cooney from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jamie Cooney hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cooney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson with a poor takedown

and Cooney counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooney throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.

Cooney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Cooney eventually gives up the hold.
Cooney thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cooney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cooney is working away from the top position though.
Jackson gets full guard.

Jackson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cooney escapes and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cooney trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Cooney controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cooney has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cooney bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Cooney dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cooney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cooney counters with a body kick.

Cooney rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooney pulls his leg out and moves away.

Cooney decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Cooney postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackson to stand up.

Cooney has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooney tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.

Cooney breaks the clinch.

Cooney has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.

Cooney breaks the clinch.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Cooney counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cooney has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooney lands a left hand.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Cooney avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooney pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Cooney counters with a leg kick.

Cooney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Cooney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooney looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooney scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jamie Cooney has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cooney scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Cooney has control of the leg.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cooney works his foot free and advances to mount.
BOOM! Cooney connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cooney looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Cooney's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Cooney trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooney lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooney punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Cooney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cooney 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.
Cooney lands a front kick.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooney counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Cooney clinches.
Cooney controlling the action here for a moment.

Cooney works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooney wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Cooney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooney trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Cooney is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamie Cooney was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Cooney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cooney has managed to clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Cooney manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cooney gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cooney throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cooney in particular looking to stall.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Cooney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooney sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jamie Cooney.

Cooney clinches with his opponent.
Cooney scores with a shoulder strike.

Cooney breaks the clinch.
Cooney scores with a leg kick.
Cooney lands with a kick to the ribs.

Cooney closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson letting Cooney take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooney cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Cooney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson working aggressively here.

Cooney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooney cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jamie Cooney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Cooney lands.
Tyson Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooney closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Cooney fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Cooney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cooney 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Cooney!