PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Hickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Beatles - Get Back. Dylan Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hickson
vs
Jackson

185 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
26
173 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hickson darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Hickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hickson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A good leg kick by Hickson.

Hickson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Dylan Jackson has been cut.
Hickson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hickson can't get the takedown.
Hickson lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.

Hickson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hickson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch

and Hickson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hickson.
Hickson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hickson tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hickson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Hickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Hickson's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hickson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hickson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hickson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hickson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hickson controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Hickson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hickson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Hickson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hickson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Hickson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Hickson has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hickson jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson stops Hickson from standing up.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Hickson.

Hickson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hickson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hickson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hickson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Hickson's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hickson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Hickson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hickson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Hickson decides to return to a standing position.

Hickson pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hickson fails to pull guard.
Hickson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hickson avoids the damage to the body.

Hickson gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hickson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hickson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Hickson manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Brian Hickson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hickson connects with a high kick.
Hickson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hickson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hickson.

Hickson has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Hickson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hickson moves into the clinch.

Hickson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Hickson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hickson is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hickson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hickson instigates a clinch.

Hickson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hickson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hickson clinches with his opponent.
Hickson 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. Hickson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hickson lands a head kick!

Hickson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hickson jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Hickson around his waist. Hickson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hickson looking to slow down the pace here.

Hickson breaks the clinch.

Hickson rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Hickson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hickson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Hickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hickson jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Hickson around his waist. Hickson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hickson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Hickson lands a head kick!
Hickson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Hickson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.

Hickson takes the fight into the clinch.

Hickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickson lands a head kick!
Hickson lands a head kick!

Hickson closes the distance and clinches.

Hickson manages to break the clinch.
Brian Hickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hickson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.

Hickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hickson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hickson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hickson just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.

Hickson successfully pulls guard.
Hickson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Hickson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Hickson get's back to his feet.
Hickson lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hickson clinches up against the cage.

Hickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hickson lands a front kick.

Hickson clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.

Hickson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.

Hickson kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
A nice combination there by Hickson.
Hickson lands a two punch combo.

Hickson clinches with his opponent.
Hickson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hickson throws a nice head kick!
Hickson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Hickson moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Hickson to work.
Hickson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Hickson on the inside.
Brian Hickson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Hickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickson throws a nice head kick!
Hickson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?

Hickson has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Hickson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.

Hickson breaks the clinch.
Brian Hickson is winning the standup battle so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hickson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.

Hickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hickson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Hickson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Hickson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Hickson scores with a four punch combination!

Hickson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Hickson stalling.

Hickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Hickson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hickson lands a knee to the head.
Hickson has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Hickson's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.

Hickson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hickson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hickson pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Hickson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hickson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Hickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hickson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Hickson darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Hickson has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Hickson.

Hickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hickson forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Hickson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Hickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hickson lands a high kick!

Hickson darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hickson.
Hickson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Hickson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hickson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dylan Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! 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.

Hickson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hickson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Hickson.

Hickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Hickson takes the fight into the clinch.

Hickson jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Hickson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hickson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Hickson forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.

Hickson is trying to trip Jackson. He has hold of a leg but Jackson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hickson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Hickson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hickson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hickson takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Hickson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Hickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickson lands with a slapping head kick.
Hickson throws a shot to the body.
Dylan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hickson gets a clinch.
Hickson managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.

Hickson manages to pull guard.

Hickson has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hickson stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Hickson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hickson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Hickson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hickson trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hickson into the cage.
Hickson stalling in the clinch.
Hickson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Hickson tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hickson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Hickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hickson drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.

Hickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hickson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hickson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hickson lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hickson gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.

Hickson has managed to clinch.

Hickson pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson throws a strike but Hickson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hickson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hickson throws a head kick that half lands.
Hickson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hickson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hickson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Hickson lands a high kick!
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Jackson is rocked!

Hickson clinches with his opponent.
Hickson looking to slow down the pace here.
Hickson tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.

Hickson breaks the clinch.

Hickson moves into the clinch.
Hickson looking for a takedown.
Hickson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hickson wants to stall.
Hickson tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.

Hickson breaks from the clinch.

Hickson moves into the clinch.

Hickson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hickson scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hickson closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Hickson stalling.
Hickson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Hickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hickson has managed to clinch.

Hickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Hickson darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Dylan Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hickson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Hickson throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.

Hickson has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Hickson tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hickson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.

Hickson takes the fight into the clinch.
Brian Hickson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hickson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Hickson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hickson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hickson!