PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Gypsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trinidad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nelly - Here Comes the Boom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Gypsy
vs
Jackson

150 cm
22
130 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
30
135 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Gypsy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trinidad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gypsy moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Gypsy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Gypsy with an uppercut!
Gypsy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gypsy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Gypsy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gypsy shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws a body punch but Gypsy moves out of range.
Gypsy with a poor takedown
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gypsy needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Gypsy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gypsy fails with the takedown.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Gypsy avoids them all with ease.
Gypsy avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gypsy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Gypsy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gypsy has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Gypsy's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Gypsy scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gypsy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jackson has worked his arm free - good work by Jackson!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Gypsy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gypsy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jackson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gypsy but great work by Jackson.
Gypsy regains half guard.
Gypsy wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him!
Gypsy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gypsy gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gypsy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Gypsy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gypsy is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Gypsy wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Gypsy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gypsy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is thwarting Gypsy's attempts to control the position.
Gypsy tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson trying to control the action but Gypsy is working from the bottom.
Jackson prevents Gypsy from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that The Gypsy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gypsy doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gypsy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gypsy has his takedown stuffed
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Gypsy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Gypsy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a hook but Gypsy avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Gypsy's knee but Gypsy avoids it well.
Gypsy fails with the takedown
and Gypsy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gypsy tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Gypsy.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gypsy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gypsy shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson cracks the inside of Gypsy's front leg.
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gypsy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gypsy.
Gypsy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gypsy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Gypsy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trinidad Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gypsy fails to land the takedown.
The Gypsy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson sizes up Gypsy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gypsy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gypsy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jackson darts in and clinches Gypsy up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gypsy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Gypsy gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gypsy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gypsy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Gypsy is working from the bottom.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gypsy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Trinidad Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gypsy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson works Gypsy's body with a nice hook.
Jackson sizes up Gypsy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson throws a body punch but Gypsy moves out of range.
Gypsy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gypsy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gypsy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gypsy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Gypsy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gypsy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gypsy is just out of range.

Gypsy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gypsy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gypsy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trinidad Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gypsy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gypsy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gypsy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Gypsy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gypsy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson!
Gypsy is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position.
Gypsy is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Gypsy is working from the bottom.
Gypsy is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!
Gypsy is working to get back to half guard.
Gypsy is working hard here to advance position.
Gypsy wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Gypsy is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gypsy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Gypsy manages to get to full guard.
Jackson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gypsy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gypsy is keeping the position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gypsy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackson is sitting in close to Gypsy's body. Gypsy has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jackson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jackson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gypsy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Gypsy!
The Gypsy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.