PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Mac Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mac Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Johnson
vs
Jackson

189 cm
25
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

215 cm
34
265 lbs
19 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mac Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.

Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.

Johnson looking for a submission but Jackson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Johnson stops Jackson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
My spies in 11th Planet Fitness ($350/wk) inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Jackson stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Jackson tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Jackson cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson regains half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is looking to get back to is feet but Johnson passes into side control.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Johnson 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 Johnson but great work by Jackson.
Johnson prevents Jackson from improving position.

Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets back to full guard.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson is letting Jackson control him for a moment.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson passes to full mount!
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shawn Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
Mac Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Mac Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Shawn Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.

Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson landing punches.
Jackson breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Johnson is rocked!

Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Johnson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jackson and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Jackson!
Shawn Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.