PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Bittencourt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Bittencourt

225 cm
18
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joaquim Bittencourt!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bittencourt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Bittencourt lands a two punch combo.
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.
Bittencourt swinging wildly here.
Bittencourt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittencourt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bittencourt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Bittencourt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bittencourt throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Jackson lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tests Bittencourt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bittencourt throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Bittencourt shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bittencourt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bittencourt throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joaquim Bittencourt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bittencourt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Bittencourt looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab by Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittencourt throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Bittencourt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Bittencourt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Bittencourt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Quinton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bittencourt.
Bittencourt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bittencourt shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Bittencourt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Bittencourt is out of range.
Bittencourt misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bittencourt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quinton Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson scores with a one two! Bittencourt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Bittencourt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Bittencourt moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittencourt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bittencourt moves out of range of the strikes.

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.
Bittencourt throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Bittencourt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bittencourt.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bittencourt has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bittencourt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bittencourt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bittencourts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Bittencourt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Bittencourt.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Bittencourt uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quinton Jackson.
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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!