PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Wilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wilde
vs
Jackson

185 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Wilde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilde darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Wilde with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Wilde blocks with his arms.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Wilde lands with a right to the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Wilde blocks it.
Wilde blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilde lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilde.
Wilde with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Wilde has him pressed against the cage.

Wilde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Wilde moves into the clinch.
Wilde is trying to break free.
Wilde utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilde.
Knees to the body from Wilde.
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!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilde rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilde.
Wilde controlling the action here for a moment.
Wilde utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
I was talking to Wilde's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wilde trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilde into the cage.
Wilde tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Wilde using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Wilde breaks from the clinch.

Wilde has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilde is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilde scores with a knee to the head.
Wilde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilde's efforts to push away.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wilde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilde blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wilde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Wilde closes the distance and clinches.
Wilde is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.

Jackson pulls Wilde into guard.

Jackson is working an open guard so Wilde takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilde has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilde avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Wilde is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Wilde can't break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wilde seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Wilde will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Wilde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilde misses with a knee strike.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Wilde takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Wilde pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Wilde's ribcage.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Wilde.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilde lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilde gets a clinch.
Wilde taking a breather.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilde with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Wilde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Wilde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Wilde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Wilde's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilde has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson prevents Wilde from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilde misses with a knee strike.
Wilde tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson prevents Wilde from breaking the clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Wilde turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilde creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Wilde tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.

Jackson pulls Wilde into guard.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Wilde slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilde lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?

Jackson is working an open guard so Wilde takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Wilde rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilde lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Wilde misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Wilde lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Wilde working hard to break the clinch.
Wilde tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Wilde back against the cage.
Jackson is working for takedown but Wilde is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oscar Wilde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Jackson.
Wilde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
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 tries to pull guard but Wilde forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wilde leaning against his opponent.

Wilde manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Wilde manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wilde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Wilde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilde wants to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilde using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson avoiding damage as Wilde throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Wilde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Wilde is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wilde takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Wilde using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilde is trying to break free.
Wilde trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Wilde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Wilde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Wilde.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilde throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Wilde avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Wilde with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wilde avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oscar Wilde has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oscar Wilde will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wilde instigates a clinch.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilde throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilde working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson keeps control of Wilde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilde working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilde has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilde using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilde with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Wilde connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilde is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilde's efforts to push away.
Jackson prevents Wilde from breaking the clinch.
Jackson is working for takedown but Wilde is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilde tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Wilde blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilde working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Wilde tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilde wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson tries to pull guard but Wilde forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wilde lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilde avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Wilde blocks with his arms.
Wilde trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilde into the cage.
Wilde landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson jumps guard but Wilde turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oscar Wilde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Jackson.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Wilde.
Wilde tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Justin Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilde tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilde drops back down to his feet.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilde trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilde into the cage.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Wilde from breaking the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Wilde with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Wilde's ribcage.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilde avoids it.
Wilde looking to stall.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Wilde takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wilde looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Wilde blocks with his arms.
Wilde trying to land knees to the body.
Wilde misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Wilde is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilde's efforts to push away.
Wilde can't break the clinch.
Wilde using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilde lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilde with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Wilde blocks with his arms.
Oscar Wilde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson has Wilde pressed against the cage, preventing Wilde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilde 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

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