PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Hustlin. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jackson
vs
Holmes

215 cm
23
233 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

195 cm
21
225 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holmes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Holmes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Holmes advancing to mount.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holmes is working away from the top position though.
Holmes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shawn Jackson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holmes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Holmes.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holmes but Holmes pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Holmes shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmes being controlled here momentarily.
Holmes stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holmes's guard.
Holmes trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holmes.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Holmes gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Holmes sits in half guard.
Holmes throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes tries to stand and escape but Jackson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holmes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holmes working away.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Holmes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Holmes advancing to mount.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Holmes from advancing position.
Holmes trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.

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

Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holmes's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Holmes taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Holmes is having none of it.

We're going to have a standup here because Shawn Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holmes swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Holmes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Holmes being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is controlling Holmes's posture.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Holmes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Holmes wants to stand but Jackson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holmes.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Holmes sits in half guard.
Holmes wants to stand up but Jackson manages to regain full guard.
Billy Holmes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Holmes!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holmes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Holmes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holmes wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson moves into full guard.

Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holmes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Holmes counters by moving into the clinch.

Holmes decides to pull guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Holmes has wrist control.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson stands up over Holmes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jackson gets to his feet. Holmes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holmes was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shawn Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Holmes pushes him off.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Holmes's guard.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shawn Jackson.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Holmes eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shawn Jackson!