PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymund Tueres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tueres comes into the arena with Tingga is a DJ blaring out of the sound system. Jackson has chosen Ecstasy of Gold Remix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Tueres
vs
Jackson

213 cm
23
283 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

191 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymund Tueres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tueres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Tueres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tueres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tueres fails to land the takedown.
Nice shot by Tueres.

It looks like Marcus Jackson has been cut.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Tueres is keeping the position.
Tueres is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Tueres 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 stops Tueres from standing up.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Tueres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tueres's legs.

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

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson stands and throws Tueres's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson advances to mount.
Tueres is breathing heavily.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Tueres is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Tueres is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson trying to control but Tueres is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tueres is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking to control but Tueres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tueres is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tueres is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Tueres tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.

Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson controlling his opponent.

Despite being in the dominant position, Marcus Jackson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tueres is looking to clinch.
Tueres shoots and misses

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tueres's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymund Tueres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson won't allow Tueres to get back to his feet.
Tueres keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tueres to the mat! Tueres manages to get full guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Tueres is keeping the position.
Tueres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tueres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tueres lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Tueres in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tueres landing shots from mount.
Jackson wants to hold on but Tueres pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tueres looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tueres prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Tueres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tueres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tueres wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marcus Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tueres trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tueres is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Jackson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tueres has his hands clasped together but Jackson extends an breaks Tueres's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jackson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Jackson!