PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cannabis Sativa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sativa comes into the arena with Rasta say SMOKE blaring out of the sound system. Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Action Bronson - Barry Horowitz. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sativa
vs
Jackson

194 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

193 cm
24
195 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cannabis Sativa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sativa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.

Sativa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sativa is in Jackson's guard.
Sativa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sativa trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Sativa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Sativa from controlling successfully.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Sativa postures up.
Sativa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sativa is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Sativa trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Sativa pushes his legs off easily.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Sativa tries to pass.
Sativa wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Sativa looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Sativa is working from the bottom.
Sativa has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Sativa keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Sativa keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sativa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sativa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sativa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Sativa is out of range.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Sativa avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Sativa moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sativa.
Sativa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sativa tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Sativa throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sativa slips under a jab.
Sativa 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 Sativa off to one side.
Sativa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sativa shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cannabis Sativa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jeff Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sativa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Sativa misses
and Jackson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sativa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sativa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sativa.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson slips a jab from Sativa.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sativa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Sativa rushes Jackson and presses him up against the ropes.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Sativa avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson avoiding damage as Sativa throws knees to the body.
Sativa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sativa can pounce on him.
Sativa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sativa.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Sativa ducks down to avoid it.
Jeff Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sativa counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Decent striking displayed by Sativa there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Sativa's leg. Sativa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sativa shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Sativa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sativa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sativa keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Sativa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sativa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sativa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Sativa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jeff Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sativa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sativa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cannabis Sativa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sativa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jeff Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sativa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sativa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sativa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sativa.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sativa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sativa tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Sativa ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sativa throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Sativa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand

and Sativa counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson regains half guard, as Sativa was trying to land strikes.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Sativa has control of the leg.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Sativa from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sativa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sativa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sativa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sativa throwing strikes but missing.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sativa defends well.
Sativa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sativa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Sativa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sativa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pressing down on Sativa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sativa has passed into half guard!
Sativa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sativa won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Sativa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cannabis Sativa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sativa looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sativa is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cannabis Sativa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sativa throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Sativa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sativa defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.

Sativa rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sativa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.

Sativa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sativa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Sativa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sativa controlling the pace.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sativa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Sativa from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Sativa wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Cannabis Sativa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sativa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sativa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sativa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sativa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sativa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sativa needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Sativa blocks a low kick nicely.
Sativa tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Sativa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sativa!
Jackson misses with a hook. Sativa ducked under it nicely.
Sativa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Sativa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Sativa avoids them all with ease.
Sativa lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Jeff Jackson has been cut.
Sativa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sativa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sativa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Sativa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson tries to work over Sativa's front leg with a kick but Sativa checks it.
Sativa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sativa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sativa tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson throws a jab when Sativa was well out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sativa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson leaves Sativa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sativa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken 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 Cannabis Sativa.
I think Sativa 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cannabis Sativa!