PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alan Malone was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jackson
vs
Malone

190 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremiah Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Malone!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
Malone takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Alan Malone has been cut.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malone goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malone looks gassed!

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Malone tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jeremiah Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Malone.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malone's face.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Malone won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malone takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malone takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Malone is blocking nicely.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malone's face.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Malone blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Malone blocks with his arms.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malone blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Malone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Malone won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Malone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malone's face.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malone blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Malone blocks with his arms.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Malone is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malone tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malone's face.
Jeremiah Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malone's face.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malone's face.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malone blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malone blocks it with crossed arms.
Malone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malone blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malone's face.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Malone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malone blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malone blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Malone blocks it.
Malone tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jeremiah Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Malone.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malone's face.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Malone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malone's face.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alan Malone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Malone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away.
Malone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Malone keeps it at a distance.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jeremiah Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Malone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malone lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson wants to stand up but Malone is controlling him.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Malone is having none of it.
Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Malone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malone trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Malone.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Malone tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Malone drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Malone's face.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malone tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Malone drops back down to his feet.
Jeremiah Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Malone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Malone won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malone goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jeremiah Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Malone is avoiding it.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malone paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
Malone is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Malone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson leaves Malone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alan Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Malone back into the cage.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jeremiah Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Malone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah Jackson!