The Island Season 14, 170 lbs, Round 4 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mounir Ayari (ranked 832 p4p, 350 weight class) and Jon Jackson (ranked 107 p4p, 47 weight class). Ayari comes to the cage accompanied by Yallah Rouh - Samira Said. Jon Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ayari
vs
Jackson

185 cm
27
170
11 - 3 - 0

187 cm
27
180
12 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mounir Ayari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Ayari saw that one coming.
Ayari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Ayari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ayari.

Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ayari's half guard.

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ayari sees it coming and defends easily.

Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Ayari defends the submission attempt.
Ayari is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ayari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ayari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ayari tries to get out of the position.

Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ayari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ayari wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ayari's head.

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ayari sees it coming and defends easily.
Ayari looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ayari is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ayari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.

Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Ayari defends the submission attempt.
Ayari tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Ayari keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ayari's head.
Ayari is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four 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.
Ayari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Ayari trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ayari defending well though.
Ayari controlling the position well.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Ayari's hands, connecting with Ayari's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ayari has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Ayari counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Ayari.
Ayari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Ayari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ayari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ayari throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Ayari.
Ayari throws a head kick that misses.

Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson postures up in Ayari's guard and throws a big left but Ayari blocks it.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayari wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Ayari keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ayari is keeping the position.
Ayari controlling the position.

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

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ayari enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ayari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ayari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Jackson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ayari looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jackson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ayari is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jackson lets go of the hold and Ayari can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Jackson!
Jon Jackson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Mounir Ayari spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Glover (ranked 180 p4p, 771 weight class) and Colin Hasty (ranked 25 p4p, 101 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Glover
vs
Hasty

176 cm
26
174
11 - 0 - 0

184 cm
27
180
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Colin Hasty!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Hasty is predictable there
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Hasty walks into a straight right hand from Glover.
Hasty darts in trying to clinch
and Glover counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hasty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hasty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hasty throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
Hasty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hasty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glover looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Colin Hasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasty wants to clinch
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Hasty is rocked!
Hasty throws a head kick that misses.
Hasty is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him?
Hasty misses with a right hand
and Glover counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Hasty falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Glover!
Roger Glover decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.