PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Ubeerem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen All the above by Maino as his entrance music. Joshua Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ubeerem
vs
Jackson

168 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Brute

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alistar Ubeerem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Ubeerem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ubeerem moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Ubeerem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson misses with the combination.

Ubeerem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Ubeerem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubeerem blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Ubeerem's ribs.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Ubeerem counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Ubeerem moves into the clinch.

Ubeerem has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ubeerem wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Ubeerem wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Ubeerem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ubeerem is keeping the position.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Ubeerem from getting back to his feet.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Ubeerem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ubeerem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubeerem prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.

Ubeerem stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Ubeerem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Ubeerem pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

Ubeerem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubeerem tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Ubeerem.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into Ubeerem's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubeerem wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ubeerem trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ubeerem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ubeerem wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.

Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ubeerem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Ubeerem in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ubeerem wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joshua Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Ubeerem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubeerem postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joshua Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ubeerem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Ubeerem checks it

and Ubeerem counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Ubeerem preventing the sweep.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ubeerem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alistar Ubeerem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.

Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ubeerem is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson wants to control but Ubeerem is keeping him busy.
Jackson throwing shots but Ubeerem is blocking nicely.

Ubeerem makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Ubeerem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ubeerem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.

Ubeerem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Ubeerem getting side control.
Ubeerem wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson wants to control but Ubeerem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.

Ubeerem escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ubeerem is just out of range.
Ubeerem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ubeerem looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joshua Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joshua Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ubeerem misses with a body punch
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ubeerem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ubeerem tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ubeerem blocks a head kick by Jackson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ubeerem.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Ubeerem sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Ubeerem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alistar Ubeerem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Ubeerem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ubeerem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Ubeerem counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Ubeerem isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ubeerem is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ubeerem lands with a good body shot.
Ubeerem stuffs the takedown.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ubeerem to counter with a crisp jab.
Alistar Ubeerem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ubeerem tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Ubeerem moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson punishes Ubeerem's body with a nice straight punch.

Ubeerem has managed to clinch.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubeerem jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Ubeerem around his waist. Ubeerem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ubeerem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ubeerem unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Ubeerem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ubeerem throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ubeerem wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Ubeerem tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ubeerem managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.

Ubeerem throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jackson thuds his right hand into Ubeerem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ubeerem is looking to clinch.
Ubeerem misses with a head kick.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Ubeerem shakes it off.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubeerem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Ubeerem.
Jackson motions for Ubeerem to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joshua Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ubeerem defends it nicely.
Ubeerem throws a head kick that misses.
Alistar Ubeerem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Ubeerem seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Ubeerem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joshua Jackson.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Jackson!
A very excited looking Joshua Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.