PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Bicchiere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bicchiere
vs
Jackman

182 cm
20
169 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Bicchiere !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bicchiere lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bicchiere .

Jackman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bicchiere trying to control the position.
Jackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bicchiere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackman trying to control but Bicchiere is working from the bottom.
Bicchiere keeping full guard, as Jackman tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bicchiere wants to sweep here but Jackman controlling him for the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bicchiere throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bicchiere moves out of range as Jackman strikes.
Bicchiere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackman moves away.
Bicchiere throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bicchiere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bicchiere looks to land a combination. Jackman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bicchiere throws a right hand that Jackman ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackman also avoids with ease.
Bicchiere tries to clinch up.
Jackman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bicchiere .
Bicchiere on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Bicchiere there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bicchiere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackman was well out of range. Poor timing from Bicchiere .
Bicchiere lands a nice shot to the body.
Bicchiere finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackman preventing the sweep.
Jackman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bicchiere is keeping the position for now.
Jackman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Jackman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bicchiere dives on top into guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bicchiere defends well.
Bicchiere advances position into side control!

Bicchiere looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bicchiere tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Bicchiere is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bicchiere trying to control the action but Jackman is working from the bottom.
Jackman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Jackman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackman is looking for a sweep.
Bicchiere throws an elbow but Jackman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackman manages to get back to half guard.

Bicchiere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackman sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bicchiere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Jackman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackman wants to free his trapped foot but Bicchiere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bicchiere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackman looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nate Jackman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jackman slips a jab and a cross from Bicchiere .
Jackman looks to land a combination but Bicchiere avoids it well.
Bicchiere dodges the punch combination from Jackman.
Dante Bicchiere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bicchiere lands a jab-cross combination.

Jackman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Jackman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Jackman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Bicchiere 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackman tries for a kimura but Bicchiere is defending well.

Jackman swings around for an armbar but Bicchiere sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackman's guard.
Bicchiere trying to control but Jackman is working from the bottom.
Jackman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bicchiere looking to pass the guard.

Bicchiere drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bicchiere jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Jackman looking for a guillotine here but Bicchiere defends easily.

Jackman working for a triangle but Bicchiere defends it easily.
Jackman is breathing heavily.
Bicchiere trying to control but Jackman is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bicchiere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Bicchiere misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bicchiere . Bicchiere circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bicchiere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackman.
Jackman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bicchiere .
Bicchiere tries to bum rush Jackman with a series of wild strikes but Jackman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackman checks a low kick from Bicchiere .
Bicchiere misses with a few strikes there.
Jackman throws a hook but Bicchiere blocks it.
Dante Bicchiere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackman keeps the fight on the outside.

Jackman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackman trying to pass the guard but Bicchiere defending well.

Jackman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jackman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackman is working for a kimura here but Bicchiere manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jackman's guard.

Bicchiere drops back looking for a leg! Jackman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackman manages to kick Bicchiere off! Bicchiere jumps back into Jackman's guard.

Jackman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Jackman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jackman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bicchiere defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Jackman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bicchiere 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bicchiere fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackman avoids the head kick by Bicchiere .
Nice shot by Jackman.
Bicchiere connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackman's hands.
Bicchiere throws a series of punches but Jackman avoids them all with ease.

Jackman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Bicchiere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bicchiere wants to improve his position but Jackman is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackman is pressing down on Bicchiere 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bicchiere is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bicchiere is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackman.
Jackman trying to mount his opponent but Bicchiere defends it.
Bicchiere is trying to control but can't.
Jackman wants to control but Bicchiere is keeping him busy.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackman throws a big shot that misses.
Jackman connects with a nice looking jab.
Bicchiere looks to land a combination but Jackman avoids it well.
Bicchiere moves away from the strike by Jackman.
Dante Bicchiere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bicchiere takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bicchiere scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bicchiere throws a series of punches but Jackman moves out of range.
Jackman throws a chopping leg kick but Bicchiere manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bicchiere checks it well.
Jackman slips a jab and a cross from Bicchiere .
Bicchiere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackman.
Bicchiere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bicchiere throws a right and a left that Jackman avoids nicely.
Jackman throws a series of punches but Bicchiere avoids them all with ease.
Bicchiere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bicchiere swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackman counters with a one-two to the body.
Bicchiere wants to slow Jackman down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackman swats away the attempt to clinch by Bicchiere .
Jackman misses with a body shot.
Jackman throws a sloppy head kick and Bicchiere moves out of range easily.
Bicchiere just misses with a punch to the body.
Bicchiere thuds a left hand into Jackman's body.
Bicchiere misses the shot to the body.
Nate Jackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackman throws a series of punches but Bicchiere avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackman.
Bicchiere misses with a body shot.

Jackman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bicchiere looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackman wants to control but Bicchiere is keeping him busy.
Jackman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman working away.
A lull in the action here as Jackman stalls from top position.

Jackman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bicchiere has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jackman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bicchiere has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackman but great work by Bicchiere .

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Jackman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackman 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Jackman!