PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilfrid Laurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen If I cant do it. as his entrance music. Curtis Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Laurier
vs
Jackson

190 cm
24
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
260 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilfrid Laurier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laurier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laurier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laurier pinned against the cage. Laurier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laurier takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laurier lands a right hook to the body.
Laurier moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Laurier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Laurier tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laurier is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laurier avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Laurier is defending well.
Laurier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laurier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurier keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Laurier can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laurier keeps working.
Jackson controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Curtis Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Laurier, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Laurier against the cage but Laurier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laurier misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Laurier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilfrid Laurier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Laurier.
Laurier loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Laurier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laurier throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Laurier counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laurier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Laurier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Laurier breaks the clinch.
Laurier staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfrid Laurier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Laurier throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Laurier throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Laurier misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laurier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laurier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Laurier just misses with a punch to the body.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Laurier quickly recovers to half guard.

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laurier sees it coming and defends easily.
Laurier gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laurier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laurier keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laurier regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jackson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is stalling here. Laurier is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jackson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laurier has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Curtis Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson tries to bench press Laurier off him but Laurier keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Laurier keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laurier lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Laurier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laurier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Laurier misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Laurier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laurier misses with a hook
and Laurier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice combination there by Laurier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson slips a straight right by Laurier.
Laurier looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Laurier throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Laurier lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Laurier circles away.

Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laurier to the ground. Jackson is now in Laurier's guard.
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.
Laurier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Laurier is working from the bottom.
Laurier keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Curtis Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Laurier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Laurier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson swings for the body but Laurier moves out of range.
Laurier throws a leg kick
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Wilfrid Laurier is winning the standup battle so far.
Laurier missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Laurier lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Laurier throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laurier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laurier stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Laurier misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Laurier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a head kick but Laurier moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurier loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Laurier cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laurier throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laurier lands with a cross.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Laurier is out of range.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Laurier circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Laurier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laurier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laurier misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Laurier misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Laurier.
Wilfrid Laurier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilfrid Laurier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Laurier there.
Laurier swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to bum rush Laurier with a series of wild strikes but Laurier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laurier scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laurier throws a leg kick that misses.
Laurier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Laurier is out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but Laurier moves out of range.
Laurier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laurier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laurier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Laurier misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfrid Laurier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laurier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfrid Laurier!