PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Tait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tait
vs
Jackson

160 cm
18
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Crippler\'s Corner

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solomon Tait!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson has managed to clinch.
Tait avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Tait avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Tait could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Tait is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.

Tait jumps guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tait swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is pushing down on Tait's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tait is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tait is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tait trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tait manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tait dives on top into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tait. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tait wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tait defends well.
Tait pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tait is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Tait in his half guard.
Tait is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tait.
Jackson controlling the position for now.
Tait trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Tait prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tait wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tait is working away from the top position though.
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here.
Jackson looks winded!
Tait prevents Jackson from improving his position.

Tait seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson trying to hold on to Tait's head to control him but Tait postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tait misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tait tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Tait regains half guard.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson prevents Tait from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tait looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Tait is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tait sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson is thwarting Tait's attempts to control the position.
Tait slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up.

Tait looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Tait is keeping the position.

Tait has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Tait blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antonio Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Tait drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tait might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Tait's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tait is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tait has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tait is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tait is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!

Jackson is looking for a triangle here but Tait uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tait thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tait connects with a decent elbow.

Tait working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tait wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control Tait's posture but Tait avoids it.

Tait has hold of Jackson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jackson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tait cranks the arm and Jackson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jackson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Solomon Tait!
During a confident post fight interview, Solomon Tait thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.