PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommie Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jackson
vs
Morrison

185 cm
23
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
221 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommie Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Morrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morrison fails with the takedown.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommie Morrison.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morrison is looking to land body kicks.
Morrison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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.
Morrison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Morrison settles back down.

Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison is looking to reverse the position.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Jackson stands up.
Morrison throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Morrison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson stands up out of the half guard.

Jackson has Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson keeps control of Morrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson has his hands on Morrison's head, controlling the position.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Morrison pulled in close to control his posture.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morrison on the ground.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is striking but Morrison is not phased and passes to half guard.

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.
Morrison moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that!
Jackson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Morrison looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Jackson tries to hold on but Morrison postures up.
Morrison looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson tries to hold on but Morrison pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Morrison swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morrison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson has Morrison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morrison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morrison fails to pull guard.
Morrison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommie Morrison.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Morrison is blocking nicely.
Morrison is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Morrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morrison wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.

Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Morrison from standing up.
Morrison wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison's legs - danger averted.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Morrison being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jacksonis looking to pass into half guard but Morrison pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Morrison is in guard.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.

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.
Morrison wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson is controlling Morrison's posture.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Morrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morrison throws a sloppy body shot

and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Morrison!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Morrison can't escape the position.
Jackson controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.

Morrison takes one on the button.

Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Morrison is in trouble!
Morrison tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson takes his back!
Morrison has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jackson.

Jackson looking for the RNC.
Even with his hooks in, Jackson manages to miss with strikes from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Morrison tries to break free.
Morrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morrison trying to control the action but Jackson just sinks the hooks in.
Morrison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson throws strikes from the back but Morrison rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Morrison.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morrison trying to control here.
Jackson moves into full mount! Morrison won't be happy about that!
Morrison wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Morrison looks to clinch

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Morrison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morrison wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Jackson stands up and waves to Morrison to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morrison won't be happy with that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morrison prevents Jackson from improving position.
Morrison tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tommie Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinton Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson slows the pace down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26

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