PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adel Sadeq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Sail as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sadeq
vs
Jackson

180 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adel Sadeq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sadeq drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sadeq slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadeq's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sadeq slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadeq is one step ahead there.
Sadeq forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sadeq in particular looking to stall.
Sadeq tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sadeq prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Sadeq perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sadeq trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Sadeq stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sadeq is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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

Jackson scores with a takedown into Sadeq's guard.
Sadeq pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Sadeq being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Sadeq is working hard here to advance position.
Sadeq really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Sadeq is keeping the position.
Sadeq wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sadeq not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson trying to control the action but Sadeq is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sadeq is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control. Sadeq wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Sadeq defends it.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Jackson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sadeq.

Sadeq decides to stand back up.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sadeq quickly recovers to half guard.

Sadeq manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sadeq shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sadeq is staying tight to Jackson 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
What's Jackson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jackson is trying to control Sadeq's posture but Sadeq avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadeq controlling from side mount.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

That's two 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 is being controlled here.
Sadeq is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Sadeq gets to mount! Jackson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sadeq is looking to work his way around to Jackson 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sadeq controlling from the full mount.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sadeq content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Sadeq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sadeq tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Sadeq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sadeq is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson !
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Sadeq content just to control the position here.

Sadeq get's back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sadeq sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sadeq is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Sadeq controlling the position for now.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sadeq is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sadeq controls his leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adel Sadeq dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sadeq shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sadeq is thwarting Jackson 's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadeq wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadeq slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson has a hand on Sadeq's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sadeq takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sadeq controlling from the full mount.
Sadeq's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Adel Sadeq overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two 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.
Jackson wants to control but Sadeq is having none of it.
Jackson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sadeq takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Sadeq avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sadeq is staying active.
Sadeq wants to take his opponent's back but Jackson doesn't allow it.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sadeq is looking to work his way around to Jackson 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sadeq tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson wants to hold on but Sadeq pushes him away.
Sadeq sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadeq fails to move to back control.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Sadeq sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Adel Sadeq showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sadeq has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adel Sadeq!
Adel Sadeq thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Joe Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a gud fight and Hunt came out well, he did wat he did. I would like to say sorry to my fans and I promise to be back strong and better if he is gonna accept a rematch!!'.