PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Jackson (ranked 25165 p4p, 4283 weight class) and Adam Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jackson
vs
Baker

170 cm
19
167
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
180
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 London, David Jackson!
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, Adam Baker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.

Baker has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson has Baker pressed against the cage.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.

Baker drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Baker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson jumps guard but Baker stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Baker is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson jumps guard but Baker stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baker is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Baker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baker throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Baker's front leg but catches the back leg as Baker tries to avoid it.
Baker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Baker has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Baker drops back down to his feet.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson jumps guard but Baker stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Baker decides to pull guard.
Baker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Baker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackson dives in and grabs Baker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baker fails to land the takedown.
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
David Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
Baker shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Baker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Baker darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Baker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.

Jackson pushes Baker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Baker sprawls well.
Baker throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baker.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Baker shoots in.
As Baker looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Baker just gets out of the way.
Jackson leaves Baker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Baker has managed to clinch.
Baker goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Baker tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baker tries to counter by closing the distance.

Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a low kick.
Baker dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baker tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baker to the ground. Baker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Baker and move into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
David Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adam Baker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a nice body shot.
Baker throws a one two combo.

It looks like David Jackson has been cut.
Baker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baker lands a jab-cross combination.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson has Baker pressed against the cage, preventing Baker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson wants to stall.
Baker jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
David Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Baker.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Baker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baker shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Baker clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baker walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Baker avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Adam Baker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Baker, against the cage.
Baker is looking for a takedown.
Baker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Baker is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Baker throws a leg kick that misses.
Baker throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Baker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Baker forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Baker manages to pull guard.
Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.

Baker is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Baker has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson wants to sweep but Baker has passed to side control!

Baker swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Baker's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baker is on top in guard.

Baker postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Baker passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
Baker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Baker is looking for a kimura here.

Baker seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker works his way into side control.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Baker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stops Baker from passing to mount.
Jackson throws a few strikes from the bottom but Baker takes advantage and mounts!
Baker controlling from mount.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Baker.
Baker cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Baker.
Baker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Baker controlling from the full mount.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Baker isn't that keen on the idea.
Baker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Baker content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Baker!