PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adhub Cads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cads has chosen pop,lock and drop it as his entrance music. James Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adhub Cads's chin.

Jackson
vs
Cads

185 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

173 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James 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, Adhub Cads!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson connects with a jab.

Jackson moves into the clinch.

Cads successfully pulls guard.
Cads keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Cads seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Cads wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cads keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson controlling from the top position.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Cads has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Cads is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cads manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Cads's guard.
Cads bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Cads is proving a slippery customer.

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.
Cads slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cads trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking to control.
Cads throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cads wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cads's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Cads from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cads fails with a takedown attempt.
Cads shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cads looks gassed!

Jackson rushes Cads and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Cads tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
James Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adhub Cads.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Cads pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cads slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Cads shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
James Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cads fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Cads looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cads circles away.
Cads throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cads off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Cads or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Cads avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cads throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Cads's defenses.
Cads swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Cads slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cads is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cads misses with a double jab
and Cads takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Cads wants a takedown but no success here.
James Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adhub Cads.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson wants to break free but Cads has control.
Jackson jumps guard but Cads stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cads trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cads pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cads changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cads takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Cads is having none of it.
Cads is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Cads tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cads gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Cads prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cads smiles and moves away.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.

Cads successfully pulls guard.
Cads throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cads wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cads is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson postures up.
Cads can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.

That's four 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.
Cads trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cads, up you get!
Jackson thuds his right hand into Cads's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson tests Cads's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cads backs up against the cage.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cads misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Cads takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jackson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jackson clinches up with Cads and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cads lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Cads tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.

Cads escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cads has his takedown stuffed
and Cads takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Cads pushes him off.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cads misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adhub Cads.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cads.

Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Cads takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson has Cads pressed against the cage, preventing Cads from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Cads to the mat.
Cads wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cads is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson pulls Cads in close to his closed guard and prevents Cads from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cads is one step ahead there.

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.
Cads being controlled here momentarily.

Cads gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
James Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Cads pushes him off.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot by Jackson.

Cads closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Cads wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is controlling Cads's trapped leg to prevent Cads from advancing to side control.
Jackson is staying active underneath Cads, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson missing with punches from the bottom.
Cads is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.

That's four 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cads swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Cads tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Cads sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Cads is avoiding it.
Cads walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Cads moves out of range.
Adhub Cads has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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