PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Canseco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Can't be Touched as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Canseco
vs
Jackson

175 cm
26
212 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

185 cm
23
220 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Canseco !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canseco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canseco . Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson jabs at Canseco 's body.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson slips a straight right by Canseco .
Canseco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Canseco tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Canseco , looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Canseco against the cage but Canseco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Canseco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canseco .
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canseco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Canseco avoids it really well and circles away.
Canseco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canseco swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canseco just misses with a punch to the body.
Canseco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Canseco avoids them all with ease.
Canseco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Canseco .
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jose Canseco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Canseco to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Canseco . No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Canseco is just out of range.
Canseco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Canseco looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Canseco scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canseco tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canseco throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Canseco shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Canseco 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Canseco circles away and keeps his distance.

Canseco shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Canseco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canseco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Canseco trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canseco is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Canseco thows a big elbow that misses.
Canseco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canseco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Canseco looking to pass the guard.
Canseco postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Canseco postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canseco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Canseco tries to pass.
Canseco wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Canseco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canseco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Canseco from controlling successfully.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canseco passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is staying active underneath Canseco , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson is staying active underneath Canseco , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Canseco .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Canseco throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Canseco .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Canseco dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canseco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Canseco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Canseco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Canseco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Canseco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Canseco 's eye.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canseco 's defenses.

It looks like Jose Canseco has been cut.
Canseco is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Canseco . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canseco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Canseco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canseco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Canseco shoots in.
Jackson blocks a jab.

Canseco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canseco is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Canseco preventing the sweep.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Canseco tries to pass.
Canseco throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.

Canseco kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Canseco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canseco just misses with a punch to the body.
Canseco walks into a jab.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Canseco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Canseco showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Canseco .

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Canseco decides to stand and escape the position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canseco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canseco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Canseco misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Canseco wants to clinch.
Canseco jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.

Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canseco wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson cracks Canseco with a big right hand but Canseco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Canseco has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Canseco sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Canseco some visible discomfort.

Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Canseco 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Jackson wants to clinch up but Canseco keeps it at a distance.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Canseco avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Canseco or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Canseco is looking to clinch.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Canseco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canseco swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right hand that Canseco ducks under and follows up with a left that Canseco also avoids with ease.
Canseco shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Canseco 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Canseco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canseco . Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canseco throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Canseco connects with a jab.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Canseco tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canseco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Canseco 's head but Canseco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canseco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canseco missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canseco misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Canseco . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canseco misses the shot to the body.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Canseco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Canseco gets slowly back to his feet.
Canseco swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Quinton Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canseco under the eye.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canseco misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canseco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson feints a jab promting Canseco to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Canseco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Canseco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canseco scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canseco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Canseco staying out of range there.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canseco .
Nice defenses there by Canseco .
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Canseco .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Canseco sprawls well.
Canseco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canseco throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Canseco misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canseco tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Canseco tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Canseco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Canseco swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canseco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Canseco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canseco stuffs the takedown.

Canseco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Canseco .
I think Canseco 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Canseco !