PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilbur Wade (ranked 24820 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deshawn Jackson (ranked 5473 p4p, 0 weight class). Deshawn Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wade
vs
Jackson

153 cm
24
194 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilbur Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deshawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wade circles away.
Wade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson shoots and misses

and Wade moves into the clinch.
Jackson avoiding damage as Wade throws knees to the body.
Wade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Wade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilbur Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Jackson.
Wade pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wade holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Wade has double underhooks.
Wade misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Wade leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Wade has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wade 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.
A right hand to the body from Wade.
Jackson avoiding damage as Wade throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Wade.
Wade misses with a knee to the head.
Wade presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wade tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Wade.
A right hook to the body lands for Wade.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Wade.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Wade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Wade turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson looks winded!
Wade lands a nice shot to the body.
Wade misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Wade just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Wade.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wade is defending well.
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!
Wade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wade taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Wade is controlling him.
Wade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Wade.
Wade is stalling here.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wade smiles and moves away.
Wade misses with a series of wild punches.
Wade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wade slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Jackson slips a straight right by Wade.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Wade throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Wade finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wade manages to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wade seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilbur Wade dominated that round.
That's time! Wade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson shoots in and drives through. Wade sprawls well.
Wade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Wade circles away.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deshawn Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Wade avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Wade. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Wilbur Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wade tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wade to the ground. Wade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wade closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wade lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Wade passes into half guard.

Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Wade has managed to pass to side control instead.

Wade has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jackson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wade yanks on the arm and Jackson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wade.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilbur Wade!