PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sexy Boy. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shawn Michaels enters the cage!

Jackson
vs
Michaels

167 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

174 cm
20
135 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michaels off to one side.
Jackson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
No luck for Michaels with that takedown attempt.

Michaels decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Michaels escapes and gets back to his feet.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Michaels pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michaels regains half guard, as Jackson was trying to land strikes.

Michaels manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
James Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Michaels.

Michaels bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Michaels has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Michaels misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michaels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Michaels looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.

Michaels scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Michaels decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Michaels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Michaels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michaels on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Michaels postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackson to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michaels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michaels shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michaels tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michaels somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Michaels which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Michaels dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Michaels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Michaels getting side control.

Michaels stands up and beckons Jackson to join him on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Michaels.
Michaels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Michaels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Michaels stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Michaels.

Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Michaels gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.

Michaels fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Michaels is now in Jackson's guard.

Michaels stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michaels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Michaels sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Michaels gets the takedown into side control.

Michaels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Michaels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt

and Michaels counters with a takedown into side control.

Michaels decides to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Michaels shoots in.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt

and Michaels counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.

Michaels decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson shoots in but Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michaels fails to land the takedown.
Michaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Michaels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michaels shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Michaels circles away easily

and Michaels counters with a takedown into side control.
Michaels prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Michaels decides to stand back up. Michaels steps back and let's Jackson get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Michaels drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson kicks Michaels off and gets to his feet.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Michaels counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.

Michaels stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Michaels on that attempt.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels stuffs the takedown.
Michaels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michaels off to one side.
James Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Michaels.

Michaels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Michaels getting side control.
Jackson tries to kick Michaels off in order to stand up. Michaels Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Michaels decides to stand back up.

Michaels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Michaels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Shawn Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Michaels shoots in.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Michaels.
Jackson is pushing Michaels's head away, looking to escape. Michaels manages to hold on to the position though.

Michaels decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Jackson misses with a takedown

and Michaels counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Jackson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Michaels get's back to his feet.
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!

Michaels gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Michaels stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Michaels to the ground. Jackson is now in Michaels's guard.
Jackson throws a strike but Michaels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Michaels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Michaels gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson dives in and grabs Michaels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Michaels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Michaels shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Michaels.
Michaels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Michaels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shawn Michaels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Michaels has a takedown stuffed.
Michaels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Michaels's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Michaels has managed to sweep!
James Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Michaels gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Michaels, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Michaels winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Michaels! Shawn Michaels retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shawn Michaels thanked New World Order Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).