PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Jackson
vs
Shaw

180 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kilo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Kilo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson cracks Shaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Shaw shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shaw tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson is not content to let Shaw control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Shaw.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson is not content to let Shaw control the position.
Shaw fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Shaw are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Shaw is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Shaw controlling the position from side mount.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Shaw looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shaw smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes Shaw away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shaw gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson trying to remain calm as Shaw controls from the top position.

Shaw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson tries to buck Shaw off but Shaw is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Shaw connects with a knee to the head.
Shaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Shaw lands a body punch.

Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.

Shaw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.

Jackson is working an open guard so Shaw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a one two! Shaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Shaw keeps it at a distance.
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Shaw's defenses.

Shaw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Shaw looks winded!
Shaw postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.

Shaw decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw fails to pull guard.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Jackson tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Shaw lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson tries to kick Shaw off but Shaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson wants to control but Shaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Still in half guard, Shaw seems content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Shaw.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kilo Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Shaw.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jackson cracks Shaw with a nice body shot.
Jackson tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Shaw with a nice body shot.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kilo Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shaw prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson stalls.
Shaw wants to stall.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shaw or not.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
Jackson is working Shaw over against the cage.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shaw is trying to stall.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Shaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaw takes a jab right on the kisser.

Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaw takes a shot to the head.

Shaw jumps guard.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shaw's guard.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Shaw won't let him.
Shawn Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Shaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Shaw to sweep him here.
Shaw trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shaw's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Shaw looking to slow down the pace here.
Shaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shaw goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kilo Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shaw letting Jackson take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson tries a body shot but Shaw blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson presses Shaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Jackson cracks Shaw with a nice body shot.
Shaw letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaw letting Jackson take a breather here.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson trying to stall but Shaw improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kilo 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilo Jackson!