PBP Commentary

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

Ribero
vs
Jackson

180 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Ribero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribero tries to clinch up.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Ribero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribero looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Ribero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribero fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Ribero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ribero.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Ribero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Ribero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ribero pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribero wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Ribero backing up. Ribero nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Ribero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Ribero wants to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ribero closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ribero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ribero is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Ribero keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribero swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ribero throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ribero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ribero controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Ribero's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Ribero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.

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.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Ribero tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Ribero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ribero.
Ribero trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribero.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribero is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Ribero tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribero shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson tries to clinch but Ribero moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribero is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Ribero shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribero shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Ribero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Ribero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ribero tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ribero. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Ribero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ribero from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Ribero.

Ribero moves into the clinch.
Ribero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ribero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ribero.
Ribero looking for a takedown.
Ribero looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Ribero tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Ribero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ribero smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribero clinches but Jackson breaks the clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribero wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Ribero throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Ribero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Ribero wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Ribero manages to get underhooks.

Jackson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribero is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribero has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribero looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribero, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Ribero being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ribero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ribero has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Ribero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ribero lands a knee to the body.
Ribero can't get the takedown.
Ribero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ribero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ribero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ribero holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Ribero has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ribero wants to clinch

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Ribero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Alex Ribero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jackson.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Ribero.
Ribero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Ribero.
Ribero missing with knees to the body.
Ribero misses with a knee strike.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ribero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ribero can't get the takedown.
Ribero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson tries to circle away but Ribero has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Ribero trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribero is one step ahead there.
Ribero trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribero is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ribero trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson has control of Ribero's left arm, preventing Ribero from doing any damage.
Ribero wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

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.
Ribero stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ribero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Ribero is looking for a kimura here.
Ribero is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Ribero.
Ribero wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribero tries to clinch up

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Ribero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ribero tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.

Jackson gets control of Ribero's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ribero trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
Alex Ribero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribero trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

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