PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nestor Jackson (ranked 25030 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 5161 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jackson
vs
Silva

156 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nestor Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson controlling the position for now.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson really is a fat lump.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Jackson pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.

Silva is striking from the bottom but Jackson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Silva trying to get back to full guard but Jackson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Silva tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jackson. What's that going to do exactly?
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Silva is just holding on here. Jackson manages to take his back.
Jackson has good solid back control here.
Silva trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controls the action.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.

Jackson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Silva taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Jackson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nestor Jackson!