PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simone Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angelo Anderson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jackson
vs
Anderson

225 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
207 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simone Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simone Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson .
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson , looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Anderson scores with a jab.
Anderson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a one two combo.

It looks like Simone Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Jackson 's ribs.
Anderson drops Jackson with a nice combination! Anderson dives into Jackson 's guard, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson 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.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Angelo Anderson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Nice cross by Anderson.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.

Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Angelo Anderson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson .
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Simone Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Angelo Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simone Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Jackson checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Anderson digs a good hook to Jackson 's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson . No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson swinging wilding here.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simone Jackson 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Jackson blocks a jab.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simone Jackson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Jackson .
Anderson cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Jackson .
Anderson is trying to break free.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.

Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackson prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Anderson manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson .
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simone Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Anderson!