PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Roberts (ranked 4849 p4p, 4845 weight class) and Justin Jackson (ranked 414 p4p, 416 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Roberts
vs
Jackson

182 cm
25
153
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
153
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Roberts rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Sam Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Roberts won't allow it.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Roberts has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sam Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Jackson.

Roberts breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Jackson tries to circle away but Roberts has him pinned against the cage.
Roberts stalling the fight.
Jackson avoiding damage as Roberts throws knees to the body.
Roberts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roberts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roberts tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Roberts back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roberts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roberts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roberts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to drag Roberts to the mat but Roberts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Roberts pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roberts stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Roberts won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson wants to break free but Roberts has control.
Roberts has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Roberts connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Roberts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Justin Jackson has been cut.
Roberts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Roberts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling him.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roberts connects with a knee to the head.

Jackson is rocked!
Roberts lands a big knee! That's hurt Jackson! Oh, he's all over the place! Roberts lands another knee that sends Jackson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Roberts!