PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Gaea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lipton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaea comes to the cage accompanied by im a warrior. Jackson has chosen Cant be touched as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Gaea
vs
Jackson

180 cm
22
220 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
220 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Demian Gaea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lipton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lipton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaea.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaea circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a right hand that Gaea ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaea also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gaea moves out of range easily.
Gaea avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaea fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Gaea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaea blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Gaea blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Gaea shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Gaea trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Gaea wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gaea drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Gaea off! Gaea jumps back into Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gaea gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Gaea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaea.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaea.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Gaea is out of range.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.

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.
Gaea shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gaea tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a jab when Gaea was well out of range.
Lipton Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaea moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson tries to bum rush Gaea with a series of wild strikes but Gaea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lipton Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaea.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a right hand that Gaea ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaea also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

Gaea shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Gaea 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Gaea postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gaea, into his guard.

Gaea working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to advance to full mount but Gaea doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaea keeps working.
Gaea is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Gaea trying his best to control but Jackson has mounted him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaea takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gaea hang on?
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaea is looking to escape.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gaea hang on?
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gaea looks a forlorn figure.
Gaea working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control but Gaea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Jackson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gaea is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gaea and Jackson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jackson controls the position.
Gaea manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson wants to control but Gaea is keeping busy.

Gaea seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lipton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaea slips under a jab.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gaea.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Gaea dodges the punch combination from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaea avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Gaea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Gaea closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Gaea pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Gaea. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson leaves Gaea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson leaves Gaea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Gaea avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Lipton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gaea shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gaea gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gaea moves out of range easily.
Gaea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Gaea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four 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.
Gaea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Gaea 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 scores with a one two! Gaea had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gaea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Gaea misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donk. Jackson catches Gaea right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lipton Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

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