PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinyard has chosen Here Comes The Pain as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jackson
vs
Vinyard

182 cm
26
185 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

185 cm
27
194 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

160! - Sale!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinyard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson lands with a hook. Vinyard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson moves out of range as Vinyard strikes.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Vinyard tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vinyard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vinyard.
Vinyard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vinyard tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Derek Vinyard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body punch but Vinyard moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Vinyard's head but Vinyard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinyard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vinyard.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vinyard moves out of range as Jackson strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vinyard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Vinyard scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vinyard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Vinyard sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vinyard. That's going to slow Jackson down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vinyard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vinyard lands with a nice body kick.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Vinyard avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson swings for the body but Vinyard moves out of range.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Vinyard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vinyard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinyard misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Vinyard's corner calls for a 1-2. Vinyard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vinyard to the ground. Jackson is now in Vinyard's guard.
Vinyard controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vinyard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson passes Vinyard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Vinyard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vinyard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinyard.
Vinyard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vinyard circles away.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Vinyard.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson dives in and grabs Vinyard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vinyard pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Vinyard moves out of range.
Derek Vinyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinyard cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Vinyard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vinyard throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jab from Vinyard.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Vinyard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vinyard.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Vinyard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Vinyard avoids nicely.
Vinyard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Vinyard has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Vinyard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Vinyard controls the action.
Nice elbow from Vinyard.
Vinyard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vinyard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinyard struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Vinyard is stalling here.
Vinyard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vinyard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Vinyard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Brandon Jackson has been cut.
Vinyard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vinyard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vinyard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vinyard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vinyard.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vinyard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vinyard tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson letting Vinyard take a breather here.
Vinyard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Vinyard lands a left hand.
Vinyard lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Vinyard won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vinyard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vinyard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Vinyard.
Vinyard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vinyard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vinyard lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Vinyard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vinyard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vinyard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vinyard scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vinyard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vinyard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinyard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Vinyard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Vinyard connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vinyard.
Vinyard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Derek Vinyard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vinyard finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Brandon Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vinyard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.

Jackson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinyard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Vinyard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vinyard connects with a single shot there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Vinyard shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vinyard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Vinyard lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Vinyard lands a nice elbow.
Vinyard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with a punch to the body.
Vinyard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vinyard has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Vinyard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vinyard tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Vinyard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vinyard lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vinyard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vinyard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vinyard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinyard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vinyard lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vinyard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vinyard.

Vinyard pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Vinyard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Vinyard lands a knee to the body.
Vinyard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vinyard has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Jackson - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Vinyard, and another! Jackson is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Derek Vinyard!
Derek Vinyard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.