PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Nueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wu Tang - Triumph. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nueve
vs
Jackson

173 cm
29
162 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

175 cm
26
165 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Numero Nueve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Nueve's belly button to the back.
Nueve throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rashad Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nueve did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Jackson prevents Nueve from improving his position.
Nueve is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nueve avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Nueve is trying is best to control the position here.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Nueve looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is thwarting Nueve's attempts to control the position.
Nueve is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nueve trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nueve keeps working.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is nestled in close to Nueve, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Nueve is having none of it.
Nueve wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nueve defending well though.
Nueve is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Nueve's hands, connecting with Nueve's forehead.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nueve wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson prevents Nueve from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nueve is trying desperately to improve position.

Jackson looking to isolate an arm here. Nueve doesn't see it coming and as Jackson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rashad Jackson!
Rashad Jackson is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Rashad Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.