PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Fisher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Fisher
vs
Jackson

180 cm
23
177 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

170 cm
27
182 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Fisher pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

Fisher decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Fisher working a defensive guard here.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pushing down on Fisher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Fisher tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Fisher is defending well.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Fisher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fisher.

Jackson stands up and waves to Fisher to follow him.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.

Fisher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jackson looks gassed!

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Fisher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Fisher is working hard here to advance position.
Fisher pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Fisher trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fisher wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fisher wants to get back to full guard.

Fisher actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fisher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fisher.
Fisher tries to clinch up.
Fisher tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fisher.
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fisher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fisher won't be happy with that.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Fisher tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.

Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Fisher get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Fisher or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fisher sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fisher's thigh. Fisher counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Fisher slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Fisher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Fisher drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Fisher off! Fisher jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fisher!

Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fisher is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Fisher gets back to half guard.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fisher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Fisher is working away.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fisher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson stops Fisher from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Fisher misses.
Fisher looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher throws a leg kick

and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fisher!
Fisher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fisher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fisher wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher has given up his back here. Will Jackson look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Jackson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fisher has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Jackson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fisher has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fisher tries to roll but Jackson sticks to his back.
Jackson is trying to stick to Fisher's back but Fisher is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fisher.
Fisher postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Fisher to get to half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Fisher has control of the leg.
Fisher wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Fisher there.
Jackson trying to control but Fisher postures up.
Fisher is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Fisher is controlling well.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fisher pulls his head out easily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fisher shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Fisher.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Fisher lands.
Fisher tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fisher.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fisher moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.

Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fisher's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fisher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
John Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jackson is working for a kimura but Fisher is defending it quite comfortably.
Fisher keeping hold of Jackson's head, controlling as best he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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