PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Harris
vs
Jackson

200 cm
24
240 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

182 cm
24
260 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Harris is trying to buck Jackson off.

Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Harris works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice jab there from Harris.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harris stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a one two combo.
Harris tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Harris with a nice cross.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Steven Jackson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harris lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harris jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harris.
Harris stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Jackson stands up from Harris's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harris jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
Brian Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
A shot to the liver by Harris. Beautiful body shot.
Harris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Harris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harris defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Harris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Harris is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris lands a body shot.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brian Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Jackson.
Jackson wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.
Harris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harris lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot by Harris.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harris looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Harris closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Harris lands a jab-cross combination.
A leg kick checked by Harris.
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.
Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Harris connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Harris finds it's target.
Harris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris throws a one two combo.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harris!

Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Harris closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harris!
Harris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harris.

That has opened up Steven Jackson's cut even more.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Harris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Harris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Harris connects with a single shot there.
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Harris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jackson stands and steps away. Harris gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harris lands with a cross.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Harris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harris works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Harris jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Harris scores with a nice strike.
Brian Harris is winning the standup battle so far.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harris napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Harris cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harris cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Jackson decides to stand up.

Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Harris struggling a bit here.

Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A cross from Harris lands.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris with a jab.
Harris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw.

Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Harris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Harris.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Harris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harris lands a jab to the nose.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harris cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Harris clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Harris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Harris works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Harris.
Harris connects with a jab.
Harris connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Harris.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Harris scores with a jab.
Harris swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
A big left from Jackson misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harris on his heels. He'll look to pass Harris's guard now, I'm sure.

Jackson gets to his feet. Harris looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jab from Harris.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Harris - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Brian Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a jab to the nose.
Harris stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harris scores with a nice strike.

Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Jackson stands up from Harris's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harris quickly recovers to half guard.

Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into Harris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Harris is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.

Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Harris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson takes one on the button.
Harris thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Harris digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Harris scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brian Harris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Jackson's cut.
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!

Harris works the jab nicely.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.

Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson stands up from Harris's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harris punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Harris is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Harris get back to his feet.
Harris tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harris with a hook.
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harris works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harris.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Harris cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harris!
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left lands for Harris.
Harris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harris.
Harris is working the combinations to good effect here.
Harris cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Harris.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harris napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steven Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Harris!
Brian Harris is the new heavyweight champion!