PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Goro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blues - Andra Sidan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the ring it seems that Carlos Jackson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Carlos Jackson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jackson
vs
Goro

183 cm
25
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
24
195 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dai Goro!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goro but Goro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Carlos Jackson has been cut.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson punching from mount but Goro doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Goro hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Jackson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Goro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Goro and Jackson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jackson wants to stand but Goro is controlling his arm.

Jackson swings around for an armbar but Goro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Goro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goro won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Goro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Goro is standing up over Jackson. Jackson looks to escape but Goro dives into side control.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Goro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Goro eventually gives up the hold.
Goro working the head and body with strikes.
Goro tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackson.
Goro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Goro is looking for a kimura here.
Goro prevents Jackson from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goro is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Goro wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson pushes Goro off looking to stand but Goro dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Goro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goro wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goro throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dai Goro wasn't active enough on the ground.
Goro is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.

Goro takes the fight into the clinch.

Goro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Goro darts in and clinches Jackson up against the ropes.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Goro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goro lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the ropes and back into rage.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goro thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Goro has managed to clinch.

Goro breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Goro closes the distance and clinches.
Goro lands a knee to the head.
Goro unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Goro breaks the clinch.
Goro scores with a head kick.
Goro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Goro clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Carlos Jackson's cut is getting worse.

Goro clinches.
Goro scores with a knee to the head.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Goro breaks the clinch.

Goro forces Jackson back against the ropes and clinches.
Goro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goro lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goro connects with a knee to the head.
Goro misses with a knee strike.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goro fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Goro has managed to clinch.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Jackson ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Goro won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Goro tries to pass.
Jackson wants to stand but Goro is controlling the position.
Goro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goro won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Goro is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goro prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Goro from controlling successfully.

Goro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Dai Goro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Goro closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Goro with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Goro.
Goro with a knee to the head.
Goro connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Goro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goro tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Goro with a knee to the head.
Goro is pressed up against the ropes. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goro down to the mat. Goro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Goro clinches.
Goro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goro stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Goro.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goro connects with a knee to the head.
Goro looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Goro - that landed with a thud.
Goro scores with a knee to the head.
Goro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Goro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Goro throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the ropes.

Goro darts in and clinches Jackson up against the ropes.

Goro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dai Goro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goro fails in his attempt to clinch.

Goro clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Goro tries to tie him up.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Goro holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goro leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Goro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goro has Jackson pressed against the ropes.

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

Goro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goro misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Goro scores a nice knee to the body.

Goro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Goro lands a two punch combo.
Goro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Goro moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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

Goro rushes Jackson and presses him up against the ropes.
Goro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson jumps guard but Goro stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Goro manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Goro which made him look bad.

Goro rushes Jackson and presses him up against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Goro walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Goro has Jackson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

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

Goro closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Goro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Goro doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.

Goro has taken the fight to the clinch.

Goro breaks the clinch.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goro circles away.
Dai Goro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goro scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Goro has taken the fight into the clinch.

Goro breaks the clinch.

Goro takes the fight into the clinch.
Goro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Goro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goro lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Goro tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Goro stalling the fight.

Goro breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Goro.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goro tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Goro tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.

Goro has managed to clinch.
Goro lands a nice uppercut.

Goro breaks the clinch.

Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goro is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goro avoid being mounted?

Jackson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Goro has recovered full guard.
Goro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.

Jackson has his foot on Goro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goro works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Goro is proving a slippery customer.
Goro stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Goro stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Goro lands a knee to the head.
Goro lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.

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

Goro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Goro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Goro.
Goro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Carlos Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Goro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the ropes.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goro tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goro wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goro tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goro gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Goro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goro wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Goro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Goro, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Goro against the ropes but Goro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Goro closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Goro scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Goro is blocking nicely.

Goro manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Goro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goro.
Carlos Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Goro takes the fight into the clinch.

Goro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goro throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
A head kick misses from Goro.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goro avoids it really well and circles away.
Goro tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Goro moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goro defends it nicely.

Goro moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.

Goro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Goro as Jackson shoots in.

Goro clinches up against the ropes.

Goro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Goro has managed to clinch.
Goro prevents the takedown attempt.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Goro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.

Goro darts in and clinches Jackson up against the ropes.
Goro with a knee to the head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.

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

Goro clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Goro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goro prevents it.
Goro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.

Goro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Goro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goro but Goro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goro tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.

Goro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goro with a knee to the head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Goro manages to break the clinch.
Goro tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.

Goro clinches up against the ropes.
Goro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Goro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goro scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Goro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson shoots in but Goro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goro is looking to clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goro as he jumps to the side.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Goro has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goro has Jackson pressed against the ropes.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Goro holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Goro lands an elbow inside.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goro avoids it.
Goro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goro just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Goro holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Dai Goro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goro obliges.
Goro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Goro landing knees to the head.
Dai Goro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goro stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.

Goro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carlos Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Goro clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes.

Goro breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Goro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goro 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Dai Goro!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Dai Goro!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Dai Goro!

Dai Goro wins by unanimous decision!