PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poly Styrene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styrene comes to the cage accompanied by Men at work - Land down under (Gotcha feat. Mission remix 2009). Michael Jackson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Styrene
vs
Jackson

201 cm
20
235 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

220 cm
22
266 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Poly Styrene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styrene tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Poly Styrene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to work over Styrene's front leg with a kick but Styrene checks it.
Styrene avoids a punch combination nicely.

Styrene gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Styrene is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Styrene is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Styrene landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Styrene wants a takedown but no success here.
Styrene with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Styrene is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Styrene decides to pull guard.
Styrene throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styrene wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Styrene bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Styrene in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Styrene stands up from Jackson's guard - Styrene perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styrene moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Styrene.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Styrene.
Styrene scores with a head kick.
Styrene misses with a two punch combination.
Styrene misses with a double jab

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Styrene is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Styrene is breathing heavily.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Styrene has him pressed against the cage.
Styrene landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Styrene goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poly Styrene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Styrene.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Styrene's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styrene can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson won't allow Styrene to get back to his feet.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Styrene looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Styrene wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.

Styrene is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Styrene is trying to break free.
Styrene scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Styrene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Styrene tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Styrene back against the cage.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Styrene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Styrene.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.

It looks like Poly Styrene has been cut.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Styrene.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Styrene.
Styrene unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Styrene pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Styrene tries to clinch up

and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Styrene didn't expect that.
Styrene wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.

Styrene kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Styrene!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Styrene gets back to half guard.
Styrene is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Styrene works his way to full guard. Good work.

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Styrene dives on top into guard.
Styrene wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Styrene has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Styrene pushes his legs off easily.
Styrene tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Styrene decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Poly Styrene's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Styrene lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut.
Styrene looks to clinch

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Styrene fights it but they end up in guard.
Styrene is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Styrene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Styrene wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Styrene is keeping the position.
Styrene wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.

Styrene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Styrene is retaining full guard.
Styrene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Styrene won't let him.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Styrene. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson 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.

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

and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Styrene is trying to break free.

Jackson pulls Styrene into guard.
Jackson pulls Styrene in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Styrene wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Styrene has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Styrene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Styrene wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Styrene gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Styrene didn't expect that.
Styrene is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Styrene keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Styrene wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Styrene uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Styrene works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.

Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Styrene is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Styrene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson prevents Styrene from getting back to his feet.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Styrene is retaining full guard.
Jackson stops Styrene from standing up.

Styrene uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Styrene throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Poly Styrene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Styrene tries to clinch up.
Styrene tries to clinch but Jackson moves away

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Styrene's guard now.
Styrene keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.

Styrene pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styrene misses with a double jab.
Styrene gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Styrene won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jackson working the ground and pound.

Styrene is rocked!

Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Styrene get back to his feet.
Oh Styrene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Styrene is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Styrene seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Styrene uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! 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.

Jackson blocks a head kick by Styrene.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Styrene is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Jackson tries to roll but Styrene sticks to his back.
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Styrene dominating with strikes here.
Styrene is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Styrene throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Styrene can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styrene with good strikes from the mount here!
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Styrene has a good base and remains in mount.
Styrene thowing shots but they're missing.
Jackson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Styrene throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Styrene loaded up on that one.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Styrene isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson just holding on.
Styrene avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.

That's two 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.
Styrene tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Styrene scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Jackson is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Styrene finish him?
Michael Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Styrene has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Styrene thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Styrene throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styrene thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Styrene trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson wants to hold on but Styrene pushes him away.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Styrene thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Styrene breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Styrene punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Styrene has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
BOOM! Styrene connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Styrene's attempts to control the action.
Styrene has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Styrene throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jackson tries to hold on but Styrene postures up.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Styrene throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poly Styrene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Styrene lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson tries to hold on but Styrene postures up.

Styrene looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poly Styrene showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

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