PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John DaSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DaSilva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bullet the Blue Sky. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jackson
vs
DaSilva

195 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John DaSilva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaSilva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DaSilva off to one side.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson wants to clinch up but DaSilva keeps it at a distance.
DaSilva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson stalling the fight.
DaSilva is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DaSilva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
DaSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson lands a body shot.
DaSilva looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jackson has managed to clinch.
A short right from Jackson.

Jackson breaks the clinch.

Jackson rushes DaSilva and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson cracks DaSilva with a nice body shot.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaSilva takes a shot to the head.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.

Jackson drops DaSilva with a beautiful combination! DaSilva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!

It looks like John DaSilva has been cut.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DaSilvas head.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson is working DaSilva over against the cage.
Jackson is working DaSilva over against the cage.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DaSilva backwards.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson is working DaSilva over against the cage.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson works on DaSilva's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DaSilva or not.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
DaSilva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. DaSilva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lance Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John DaSilva.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson has DaSilva pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson works on DaSilva's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Jackson.
DaSilva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Jackson.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
DaSilva shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A solid body kick from Jackson.

Jackson pushes DaSilva up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson presses DaSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DaSilvas head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DaSilva, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson pushes DaSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DaSilva takes a shot to the head.
DaSilva takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of DaSilva backwards.
Jackson digs a right hand into DaSilva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DaSilva's gas tank.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DaSilva or not.
DaSilva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson pushes DaSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jackson.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson just leaning against DaSilva, taking a breather.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John DaSilva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DaSilva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DaSilva somewhat.

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of DaSilva backwards.
DaSilva has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.

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

Jackson clinches up with DaSilva and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
DaSilva is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of DaSilva backwards.
Jackson pushes DaSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
DaSilva takes a knee to the side of the body.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson feints and then cracks DaSilva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DaSilva down.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Jackson moves into the clinch.

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

Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DaSilva or not.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.

Jackson forces DaSilva back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DaSilva or not.
DaSilva wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
DaSilva can't get the takedown.
Lance Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John DaSilva.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
DaSilva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson cracks DaSilva with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.

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

Jackson pushes DaSilva up against the cage in a clinch.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DaSilva can do to turn this around?
Jackson throws a series of punches but DaSilva moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.

Jackson pushes DaSilva up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
John DaSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fakes the leg kick and cracks DaSilva in the body.
Lance Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson drives through and clinches with DaSilva against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.

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

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
DaSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
DaSilva wants a takedown.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath DaSilva's ribcage. DaSilva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DaSilva.
Jackson gets through DaSilva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DaSilva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
DaSilva tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson works on DaSilva's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson works on DaSilva's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson cracks DaSilva with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson cracks DaSilva with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John DaSilva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson throws a series of strikes that have DaSilva backpedaling.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
DaSilva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with DaSilva.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of DaSilva's head.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of DaSilva's head.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaSilva takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
DaSilva takes a shot to the head.
Lance Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DaSilva takes a knee right on the jaw!

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson thumps DaSilva with a low kick.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses DaSilva's sensitive parts.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson works on DaSilva's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DaSilva.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
A short uppercut from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice combination there by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes DaSilva back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands an uppercut.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DaSilva or not.
DaSilva can't get the takedown.
Jackson is stalling here.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
DaSilva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson gets through DaSilva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of DaSilva backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of DaSilva's head.
Jackson is working DaSilva over against the cage.
Jackson cracks DaSilva with a nice body shot.
Jackson presses DaSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
DaSilva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DaSilva backwards.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DaSilva backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
DaSilva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lance Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John DaSilva.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DaSilva or not.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from DaSilva.
Jackson gets through DaSilva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DaSilva's defenses.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Lance Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson is leaning against DaSilva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DaSilva, pushing him back against the cage.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
John DaSilva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jackson moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:24

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