PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Black Lives Jackson (ranked 2441 p4p, 2879 weight class) and Manco Capac (ranked 325 p4p, 370 weight class). Capac has chosen Iggy Pop - The Passenger as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jackson
vs
Capac

190 cm
23
183
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
170
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite 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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Lives Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manco Capac!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Capac swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Capac thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Jackson backs off Capac throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Capac.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Capac throws out the jab.

Capac moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capac has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Capac blocks with his arms.
Capac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Capac fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Capac can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Capac.
Capac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Capac leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Capac looking to pass the guard.
Capac trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Capac is stalling in the full guard.
Capac pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Capac is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson trying to hold on to Capac's head to control him but Capac postures up.
Capac is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is looking to control Capac's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.

Capac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Capac trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Capac postures up.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Capac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Capac's back!
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Capac manages to turn into his guard.
Capac wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capac engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capac trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Capac is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Capac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Capac stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capac wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manco Capac will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Black Lives Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Capac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Capac lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Capac avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capac.
Jackson misses with a head kick.

Jackson pushes Capac up against the cage in a clinch.
Capac blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Capac.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Capac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Capac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.

Capac manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Capac.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Capac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Manco Capac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capac blocks a head kick by Jackson.
It seemed like Capac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Capac lands a right hook to the body.
Capac cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Capac lands a nice shot to the body.
Capac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Capac. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries to clinch but Capac moves out of range.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Capac counters with a straight right hand.
Capac misses with the combination.
Capac scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Capac.

It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Capac counters with a straight right hand.
Capac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Capac moves out of range easily.
Capac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Capac misses.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Capac checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Capac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses
and Capac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Capac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Capac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Capac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Capac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Capac keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Lives Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capac swinging wildly here.
Capac lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Capac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson keeps Capac at a distance using the push kick.
Manco Capac seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Capac has managed to clinch.
Capac blocks an elbow strike.
Capac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Capac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.

Capac works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manco Capac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Capac lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson throws a head kick but Capac moves out of range.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capac.
Capac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Capac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Capac let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Capac misses with a two punch combination.
Capac lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Capac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Capac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Capac blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Capac. Beautiful body shot.
Capac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Capac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Capac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Capac circles away.
Capac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Capac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Capac throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Capac manages to circle out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Capac tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Capac to the ground. Capac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Capac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Capac darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Capac looking for a takedown.
Capac presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Capac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capac is looking to take this one to the mat.
Capac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Capac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Capac wants a takedown.
Black Lives Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.

Capac wants the takedown. Jackson is fighting it off but Capac persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jackson's guard against the cage.
Capac trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capac slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Capac postures up.
Black Lives Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Capac drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Capac off! Capac jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Capac pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.

Capac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.

Capac wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manco Capac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Capac has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manco Capac!
After winning the bout, Manco Capac thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.