PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Glen Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foreman comes to the cage accompanied by Numb. Glen Foreman looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Foreman
vs
Jackson

173 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Glen Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a head kick. Foreman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Foreman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Jackson drives through and clinches with Foreman against the cage.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foreman.
Foreman wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Foreman takes a knee right on the jaw!

Jackson manages to break the clinch.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Foreman.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.

Jackson rushes Foreman and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson clinches.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Foreman won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Foreman's ribcage.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Foreman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Foreman up against the cage.
Foreman takes a knee to the side of the body.

Jackson pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foreman looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Foreman is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Foreman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foreman looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson rushes Foreman and presses him up against the cage.
Foreman wants a takedown.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jim Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Foreman up against the cage.
Jackson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Jackson landing knees to the body.

Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.

Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jackson clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Foreman takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foreman takes an elbow to the temple.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Foreman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Foreman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Foreman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Foreman against the cage.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Foreman wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Foreman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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

Jackson gets control of Foreman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Foreman preventing the sweep.

Jackson pushes Foreman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Foreman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Jackson clinches up with Foreman and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foreman tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Foreman's ribcage.

Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Foreman won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Foreman looking to pass the guard.
Foreman trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Foreman looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foreman trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the body.

Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Jackson pushes Foreman off and scrambles back to his feet.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foreman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Foreman's takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Foreman blocks with his arms.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Foreman wants a takedown.
Jackson working Foreman over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Foreman blocks it with crossed arms.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foreman, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Jackson has Foreman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Foreman tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Foreman's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson stands and throws Foreman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Foreman looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Jackson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Glen Foreman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jackson gets a clinch.
Foreman tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Foreman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foreman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson just leaning against Foreman, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Foreman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jim Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Jim Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.