PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jackson
vs
Edgar

166 cm
21
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edgar moves into the clinch successfully.

Jackson breaks the clinch.

Edgar gets a clinch.

Edgar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edgar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Edgar won't let him.
Edgar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edgar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Edgar pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Edgar wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edgar has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Edgar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Edgar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Edgar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Edgar is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Edgar keeping hold of Jackson's head, controlling as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Edgar tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Edgar moves into full guard.
Edgar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edgar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Edgar's guard.
Jackson postures up.
Edgar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jackson trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson wants to control but Edgar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edgar controlling the action here.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edgar is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Edgar works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Edgar sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Edgar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edgar trying to control from the bottom.
Edgar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Edgar is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edgar trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Edgar pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

Edgar successfully pulls guard.
Jackson won't allow Edgar to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jackson is now in half guard.
Edgar trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Edgar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edgar trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Frank Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Edgar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edgar has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jackson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edgar on the side of the head.

Edgar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson pulls Edgar in to control the position.
Edgar wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Edgar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Edgar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Edgar clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Prince Edgar 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. This is the final round!

Edgar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Edgar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Edgar controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pulls Edgar in close to his closed guard and prevents Edgar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edgar wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Edgar controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Edgar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edgar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edgar passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson tries to kick Edgar off but Edgar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Edgar is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Edgar advancing to mount.
Edgar wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Edgar sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Edgar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edgar is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Edgar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Edgar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson trying to hold on to Edgar's head to control him but Edgar postures up.
Edgar wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here.
Edgar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Edgar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edgar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Edgar!