PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Theilulaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Theilulaia

175 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyson Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mister Theilulaia!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theilulaia tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Theilulaia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Theilulaia tries to clinch

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Theilulaia won't allow it.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Theilulaia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Theilulaia on the ground.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Theilulaia is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
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!
Jackson thows a huge punch but Theilulaia dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theilulaia is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Theilulaia trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Theilulaia won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Theilulaia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Theilulaia defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson throws a strike but Theilulaia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Theilulaia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson prevents Theilulaia from getting back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Theilulaia is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Theilulaia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson trying to control but Theilulaia is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Theilulaia looks to clinch

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Theilulaia's guard now.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Theilulaia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jackson working for a triangle but Theilulaia defends it easily.

Jackson looking for subs off his back but Theilulaia has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is not content to let Theilulaia control the position.
Theilulaia is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theilulaia wants to stand up but Jackson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Theilulaia is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Theilulaia looks to clinch

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Theilulaia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Theilulaia wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Theilulaia throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Theilulaia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theilulaia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Theilulaia has wrist control.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson stands up over Theilulaia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Theilulaia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jackson is working an open guard so Theilulaia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Theilulaia tries to clinch but Jackson moves away

and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Theilulaia didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Theilulaia has wrist control.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Theilulaia keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

Theilulaia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson trying to control but Theilulaia is working from the bottom.
Tyson Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theilulaia pulls Jackson in to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Theilulaia is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Theilulaia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Theilulaia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyson Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Theilulaia tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Theilulaia's guard now.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theilulaia is keeping the position for now.
Theilulaia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theilulaia looking to control.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theilulaia being controlled here, momentarily.
Theilulaia keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Theilulaia being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Theilulaia looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Theilulaia closes the distance looking to clinch

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Theilulaia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Theilulaia in his guard.

Theilulaia stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Theilulaia tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Theilulaia's guard now.
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!
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theilulaia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theilulaia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theilulaia keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Theilulaia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyson Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Theilulaia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theilulaia darts in trying to clinch

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Theilulaia won't be happy with that.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theilulaia can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theilulaia is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Theilulaia holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Theilulaia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Theilulaia to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Theilulaia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Theilulaia!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Theilulaia from controlling successfully.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Theilulaia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jackson working for a triangle but Theilulaia defends it easily.

Jackson has his foot on Theilulaia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Theilulaia works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Theilulaia from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Theilulaia postures up.
Theilulaia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theilulaia wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mister Theilulaia was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Theilulaia darts in trying to clinch

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Theilulaia lands a knee to the head.
Theilulaia tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Mister Theilulaia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Theilulaia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Jackson!