PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hilly (ranked 1683 p4p, 2150 weight class) and Luther Jackson (ranked 240 p4p, 296 weight class). Hilly comes to the cage accompanied by Gary Moore - Whiskey in the Jar (Tribute to Phil Lynott) [HQ] [9/10]. Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Come As You Are - Nirvana. Luther Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hilly
vs
Jackson

185 cm
30
210
13 - 8 - 0

185 cm
36
212
31 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Hilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hilly keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Hilly 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.

Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
Hilly 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.
Hilly has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hilly is keeping the position.
Jackson won't allow Hilly to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hilly is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hilly. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hilly throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Hilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Hilly's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hilly misses with a body shot

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hilly scores with a nice short uppercut.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Hilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hilly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hilly misses with a body shot

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilly keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Hilly wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Hilly controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson won't allow Hilly to sweep him here.
Jackson trying to control but Hilly is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hilly holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control but Hilly is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hilly is keeping the position.

Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilly being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.

Jackson scores with a takedown into Hilly's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Hilly wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hilly 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 is looking for a kimura here.
Hilly trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilly is looking to improve his position.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hilly defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
That's time! Hilly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hilly throws a poor cross that misses

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hilly's guard.
Hilly wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hilly keeps moving.
Hilly trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Hilly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hilly tries to get out of the position.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Hilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.

Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Hilly slips an elbow through the middle.
Hilly passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.

Jackson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hilly is defending well. Jackson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hilly has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jackson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson!
After winning the bout, Luther Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.