PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Lumsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. Lumsden has chosen The power as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Lumsden

185 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

205 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Reaper Combatwear

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 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Matthew Lumsden!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumsden wants to clinch.
Lumsden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lumsden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Lumsden closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Lumsden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lumsden misses with a knee strike.

Lumsden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lumsden looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lumsden has managed to clinch.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lumsden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Lumsden.
Lumsden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lumsden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lumsden is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Lumsden into the cage.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Lumsden is blocking nicely.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.

Lumsden pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Lumsden.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Lumsden.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Lumsden is blocking nicely.
Lumsden looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Lumsden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Lumsden takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Lumsden pushed against the cage.
Lumsden wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lumsden is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lumsden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Lumsden is blocking nicely.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Lumsden is blocking nicely.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Lumsden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Lumsden throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lumsden's brow.
Lumsden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Lumsden.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lumsden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lumsden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Lumsden.
Lumsden looks winded!

Jackson rushes Lumsden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lumsden in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lumsden has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Jackson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jackson pushes Lumsden up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lumsden creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lumsden jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lumsden's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lumsden gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lumsden's face.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.

Lumsden jumps guard.

Lumsden is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lumsden lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson just leaning against Lumsden, taking a breather.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Lumsden is breathing heavily.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jackson darts in and clinches Lumsden up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumsden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lumsden's defenses.
Lumsden is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Lumsden against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Lumsden blocks with his arms.
Lumsden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lumsden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quinton Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lumsden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quinton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Lumsden's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lumsden is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

Jackson breaks the clinch.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Lumsden against the cage.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Lumsden back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumsden is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Lumsden shrugs off.
Lumsden 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. Lumsden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lumsden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lumsden looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Lumsden blocks it.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jackson rushes Lumsden and presses him up against the cage.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lumsden wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson slows down the pace here.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lumsden, pushing him back against the cage.
Lumsden throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lumsden's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lumsden tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lumsden blocks the elbow strike.
Lumsden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Lumsden.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Lumsden.
Lumsden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lumsden jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lumsden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Lumsden manages to pull guard.
Lumsden trying to control the position.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lumsden, up you get!

Jackson has Lumsden up against the cage in a clinch.
Lumsden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Lumsden back into the cage.
Lumsden misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Lumsden blocks with his arms.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lumsden lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Lumsden being controlled against the cage.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Lumsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Jackson darts in and clinches Lumsden up against the cage.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Lumsden.
Lumsden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lumsden's brow.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumsden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lumsden can do to turn this around?

Lumsden tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Lumsden is blocking nicely.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lumsden landing knees to the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lumsden fails to pull guard.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Lumsden.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Lumsden is blocking nicely.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Lumsden is blocking nicely.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lumsden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lumsden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lumsden just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Lumsden working hard to break the clinch.
Lumsden jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Lumsden.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Lumsden blocks it.
Quinton Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lumsden tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Lumsden blocks with his arms.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lumsden tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Lumsden.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Matthew Lumsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Lumsden managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lumsden misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lumsden misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Id like to thank the fans and my sponsors Reaper Combatwear also Fury Nutrition Inc. Im only going to get better and better just give me the belt and save yourself the beating!!!!'.