PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Big
vs
Jackson

189 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.

Big feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Big trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kevin Big just wasn't active enough.
Big goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson scores with a takedown into Big's guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Big has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Big from standing up.
Big content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Big trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Big postures up.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Big wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big is one step ahead there.
Big advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Big is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Big is trying to control but can't.
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!
Big tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson blocks the strikes from Big.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Big manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson postures up.
Big tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Big tries to strike from the bottom.
Big is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Big looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Big is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Big is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Big working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big looking to control.
Big looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Big looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Big dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Big misses with a body shot.
Big fails in his attempt to clinch.
Big throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Big tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Big moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Big shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Big looks to clinch

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Big is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control but Big is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Big has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Big is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kevin Big.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jackson moves into the clinch.

Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Kevin Big overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Big is proving a slippery customer.
Big trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big is one step ahead there.
Big trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Big postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Big, into his guard.
Jackson is fighting to break Big's control of his arms but Big is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Big working a defensive guard here.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Big has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kevin Big just wasn't active enough.
Jackson wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Big.

Big closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Big is controlling him.
Big has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Big drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Big. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quinton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Big tries to clinch up.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Big makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Big tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Big has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Big swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Kevin Big seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big shoots in but no luck this time.

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Big's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson wants to stand but Big is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Big is keeping the position.
Big trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Big 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.
Big bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Big in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Jackson is working an open guard so Big takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big tries a head kick but it misses.
Big throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Big misses its intended target.
Big tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Big gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Big lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Big looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Big looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackson defends it well.
A nice elbow there by Big.
Big looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Big looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Big's attempts to control the action.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Big. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Big looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Big has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big lands a nice shot to the head.
Big landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
Big raining down hammerfists from mount.
Big fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Big is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Big cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Big has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Big has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
Big is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Big lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Big landing shots from mount.
Big lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson wants to hold on but Big pushes him away.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Big breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Big showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Big 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Big!
Kevin Big spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.