PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Webb (ranked 23677 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Jackson (ranked 6668 p4p, 0 weight class). Reggie Jackson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Webb
vs
Jackson

166 cm
19
193 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

195 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Darryl Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggie Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Webb's sensitive parts.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Webb's guard.
Jackson is working Webb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Webb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson .
Webb wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Webb's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Webb 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 trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Webb could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson stops Webb from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Webb keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.

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.
Jackson is pushing Webb up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Webb moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson .
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Webb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Webb fails with the takedown.
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Webb.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Webb as he avoids it easily.
Webb drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Darryl Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Jackson .
Webb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Webb shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Webb throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson looks winded!
Webb throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Webb.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Webb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Webb is looking for a counter combo.

Webb shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Webb stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Webb closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
No luck for Webb with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webb stuffs the takedown.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reggie Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Webb circles away.

Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Webb's guard.
Jackson passes Webb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Webb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Webb is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson cracks Webb with a solid left hand.
Webb wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Webb has managed to sweep!

Webb stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Webb wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Webb gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Webb wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Webb tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Webb scores with a head kick.
Reggie Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb throws a sloppy head kick

and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Webb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Darryl Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Jackson .
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Webb smiles and moves away.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Webb.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Webb ducks down to avoid it.
Webb shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Webb gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Webb sprawls well.
Jackson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWebb.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson rushes Webb and presses him up against the cage.

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

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Webb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Webb pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson has his takedown stuffed

and Webb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Webb managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson .
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 Darryl Webb will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Webb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Webb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Webb is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Webb is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to control Webb's arms but Webb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Webb gets underhooks to prevent Jackson 's takedown attempt.
Darryl Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Jackson .

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Webb manages to get underhooks.

Webb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Webb.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Webb.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt

and Webb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webb.

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

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

Webb pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Webb misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Darryl Webb is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Webb.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Webb as he avoids it easily.
Webb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson thinks about the counter body kick.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Webb gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Webb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Webb backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Webb manages to avoid it all.
Webb throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Webb darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Webb into the cage.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Webb.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson rushes Webb and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Webb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Webb holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Webb shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Webb.
Jackson throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb tries a head kick but it misses.
Webb throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webb sprawls well. Webb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Webb tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webb sprawls well. Webb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Webb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Webb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Webb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Webb 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Webb!