PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isidor Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isidor Edge has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chuck Jackson's chin.

Jackson
vs
Edge

184 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Isidor Edge!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Isidor Edge has been cut.
Edge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to bum rush Edge with a series of wild strikes but Edge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edge shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Edge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson wants to clinch.

Edge gets a takedown into half guard.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edge pulls his head out easily.
Edge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edge connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edge is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edge throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.

Edge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edge is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Edge has control of the leg.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edge is one step ahead there.
Edge throws a big elbow that misses.
Edge wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Edge wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Edge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Edge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Edge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Edge sits in half guard.
Edge winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Edge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edge is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Edge is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Edge has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edge wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Edge thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson tries to roll over but Edge keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Edge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edge lands a couple of elbows.

Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edge defends it easily.
Edge trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isidor Edge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isidor Edge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Edge throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Edge backpedaling.
Edge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.

Edge looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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.
Edge tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Edge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edge is one step ahead there.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Edge from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edge passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Edge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Edge has control of the leg.

Edge seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Edge passes to full mount!
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Edge isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Edge trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Edge thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Edge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Edge is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Edge is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Edge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edge wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Edge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edge pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Edge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Jackson tries to kick Edge off but Edge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edge connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Edge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Edge lands strikes from half guard.
Edge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edge.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edge's back!
Will Jackson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edge tries to break free.
Jackson is trying to stick to Edge's back but Edge is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Edge.
Edge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edge slips nicely into half guard.
Edge wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Edge content to control rather than advance.
Edge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Edge maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jackson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Edge has cracked it and Jackson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Edge!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isidor Edge!