PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Spat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Hustlin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Spat

215 cm
34
265 lbs
20 - 13 - 1

200 cm
38
211 lbs
22 - 31 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Spat!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spat.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Spat shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.

Spat shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Spat is having none of it.
Spat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Spat from controlling successfully.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Spat manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Spat isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Spat is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Spat is controlling him well.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spat trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Spat is controlling him
Spat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Spat hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spat counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spat moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Spat leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Spat enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Spat.
Spat manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spat wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Spat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spat throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Spat 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 working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spat trying to control but he's not successful this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Spat.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spat shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Spat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spat is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Spat dodges it nicely.
Spat is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson throws a strike but Spat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spat wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Spat stops Jackson from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Spat postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Spat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spat wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Spat hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Spat tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shawn Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spat tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spat is defended easily by Jackson.
Jack Spat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spat wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.

Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spat is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Spat struggling a bit here.
Spat takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Spat wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson cracks Spat with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Spat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson trying to control the action but Spat is working from the bottom.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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!
Spat is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Spat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spat sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Spat is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Spat struggling a bit here.
Spat takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jackson working away.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson trying to control the position but Spat is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Spat will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spat some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Jackson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Spat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Spat won't let him.
Spat wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson postures up.
Spat keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spat tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spat's waist but Spat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spat.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Spat shoots in.
Spat looks to clinch

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spat trying to control the position.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spat controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spat's head.
Spat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Spat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spat manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Spat's guard.
Spat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spat tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Spat wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Spat blocks the move with his legs.
Spat is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.

Spat is rocked!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Spat is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?

Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spat has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shawn Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spat seems to have recovered his senses.

Jackson tries for a kimura but Spat is defending well.
Spat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Spat trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Spat wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spat holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spat is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Spat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Spat as Jackson shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spat swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Spat does it's job there.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spat is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Spat circles away and we're back to standing.
Spat tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Jackson!
After winning the bout, Shawn Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.