PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Rubio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jackson
vs
Rubio

164 cm
25
163 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Rubio!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Rubio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Rubio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Rubio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Rubio is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Rubio keeps him under control.
Rubio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to roll over but Rubio keeps him under control.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Rubio from controlling successfully.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Rubio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson wants to control but Rubio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Rubio is controlling well.
Jackson trying to control here.
Rubio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Rubio is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Rubio controlling the action here.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Rubio is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Rubio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Jackson.
Rubio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adam Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rubio.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rubio is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rubio throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Rubio tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Rubio is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rubio is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Rubio circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Rubio wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Rubio takes one to the chin there.
Rubio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Rubio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Joe Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rubio.
Rubio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubio circles away.
Rubio fails with the takedown.

Rubio moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Rubio lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Rubio lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Rubio improves position.
Rubio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rubio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson tries to stall but Rubio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Jackson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Rubio uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adam Rubio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson jabs Rubio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rubio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubio has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubio.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Rubio throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Rubio falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Rubio tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Rubio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rubio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubio is breathing heavily.
Rubio digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Rubio avoids nicely.
Rubio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rubio throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Rubio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rubio momentarily.

Rubio is rocked!
Rubio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rubio is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Rubio seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rubio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rubio throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Rubio was not able to check.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubio circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubio tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rubio on the side of the head.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rubio defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pressing down on Rubio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rubio is holding on for now.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Rubio is working away.

Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Rubio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rubio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Rubio wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rubio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rubio's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rubio holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Rubio blocks nicely.
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!
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Rubio is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Jackson dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Rubio dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Rubio's head and hops out.
Rubio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Rubio gets a clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Rubio tries to pass.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rubio is one step ahead there.
Jackson trying to control the position here.

Jackson pushes Rubio off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters circling a little - Rubio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rubio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rubio tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Rubio's head back.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Rubio sprawls well.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubio. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubio throws a head kick that misses.
Rubio fails in his attempt to clinch.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rubio is trying to stand.
Rubio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rubio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rubio wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has passed into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rubio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rubio's legs.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control but Rubio is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio regains half guard, as Jackson was trying to land strikes.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rubio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rubio's head.
Rubio gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
Jackson pushing down on Rubio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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