PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bilkington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jackson
vs
Bilkington

180 cm
26
147 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

176 cm
22
145 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Bilkington!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bilkington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bilkington is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bilkington down to the mat. Bilkington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Bilkington has managed to clinch.
Jackson can't get the takedown.

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

Bilkington pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bilkington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Bilkington manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilkington looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilkington is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Bilkington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bilkington on his heels. He'll look to pass Bilkington's guard now, I'm sure.
Bilkington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilkington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bilkington pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson postures up in Bilkington's guard and throws a big left but Bilkington blocks it.
Bilkington wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bilkington manages to get to full guard.
Bilkington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington slips nicely into half guard.
Bilkington is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Bilkington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bilkington working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bilkington 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.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control but Bilkington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilkington prevents Jackson from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson fails with the takedown.

Bilkington moves into the clinch.
Bilkington goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bilkington as he jumps to the side.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Bobby Bilkington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Bilkington and move into the clinch.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bilkington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bilkington as he avoids it easily.
Bilkington fails with the takedown.
Bilkington fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Bilkington.
Bilkington tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bilkington.
Bilkington throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilkington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bilkington off to one side.

Jackson rushes Bilkington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Bilkington will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bilkington doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bilkington. Bilkington gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Bilkington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bilkington somewhat.
Cedric Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bilkington.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Bilkington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bilkington continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bilkington pinned against the cage. Bilkington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson forces Bilkington back against the cage and clinches.
Bilkington tries for a takedown. No joy.

Bilkington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bilkington fails with the takedown.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bilkington darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Bilkington into the cage.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Bilkington.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bilkington just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bilkington has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.

Bilkington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Bilkington is controlling him
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Bilkington is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson controls Bilkington momentarily but Bilkington frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bilkington controlling from the top position.
Bilkington postures up.
Bilkington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bilkington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bilkington defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bilkington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Bilkington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bilkington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cedric Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Bilkington moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Cedric Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Bilkington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Bilkington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bilkington clinches with his opponent.
Bilkington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson cracks Bilkington with a nice body shot.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Bilkington fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crunch! Bilkington slams his shin into Jackson's torso.
Some wild striking there from Bilkington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson dives in and grabs Bilkington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bilkington pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bilkington! But no joy.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cedric Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bilkington.
Bilkington misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Bilkington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Bilkington pushes him off.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Bilkington closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Bilkington pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bilkington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson is looking to slow Bilkington down with leg kicks.
Bilkington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bilkington gets slowly back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Bilkington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bilkington wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bilkington tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bilkington circles away.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bilkington defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Bilkington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bilkington shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bilkington closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Bilkington circles away and keeps his distance.
Bilkington wants to clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jackson rushes Bilkington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bilkington is looking for a takedown.
Jackson is trying to drag Bilkington to the mat but Bilkington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bilkington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Bilkington backs away looking to recover.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bilkington as he avoids it easily.

Bilkington gets a clinch.
Bilkington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bilkington is looking for a takedown.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson has Bilkington pressed against the cage, preventing Bilkington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Jackson!
The defeated Bobby Bilkington had this to say: 'You Can't win them all, the better man won tonight. Next fight i'm gonna come out twice as hungry'.