PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fei Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wong
vs
Jackson

195 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fei Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to clinch

and Wong counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.

Jackson is looking for a triangle here but Wong uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Wong is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson punching from the bottom.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackson.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Wong decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wong shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wong has passed into half guard!
Wong wants to stand up but Jackson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Wong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wong slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong moves nicely into side control.
Wong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson strikes from the bottom but Wong takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Wong seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Wong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Fei Wong has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Wong has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fei Wong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Wong counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Wong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wong manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Wong in his guard.
Wong preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.

Wong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Wong tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson trying to strike off his back.
Wong passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wong moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Wong landing strikes.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wong connects with a decent elbow.
Wong tries to move to mount but Jackson blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong scoring with punches and elbows.

Wong stands up.

Wong feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Wong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jackson avoids the attempt from Wong to control.
Jackson raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fei Wong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Wong is in trouble!
Wong wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.

Jackson goes for an armbar but Wong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wong.
Wong preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fei Wong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wong passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Wong has control of the leg.
Wong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson has hold of Wong's hands but Wong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to escape the position.
Wong lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jackson hold on?!
Wong lands strikes to the head.

Wong is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jackson is really stuck here.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand back up.
Wong slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Wong trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jackson breaks Wong's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Wong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Wong had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong is striking but Jackson is not phased and passes to half guard.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wong taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wong to get to his feet.
Wong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wong regains half guard.
Wong wants to get back to full guard.
Wong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Wong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alan Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fei Wong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Wong is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fei Wong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wong, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fei Wong!