PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hale Erwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erwin comes to the cage accompanied by Young Jeezy feat. T.I. - F.A.M.E.. Jackson has chosen Can't be Touched as his entrance music. 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.

Erwin
vs
Jackson

192 cm
30
221 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

185 cm
31
220 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

Syndicate Nutrition

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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hale Erwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Erwin moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.

Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Erwin wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is trying to control. Erwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Erwin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Erwin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson won't allow Erwin to sweep him here.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Erwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson trying to control but Erwin is working from the bottom.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Erwin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson slows the pace down.
Erwin is looking for a sweep.
Erwin dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.

Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an elbow but Erwin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Erwin is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Jackson trying to control the position but Erwin is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erwin can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Erwin is avoiding damage well.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Erwin tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Erwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erwin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Erwin's head.

Erwin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Erwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Erwin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Erwin!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Erwin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing strikes but Erwin bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Quinton Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erwin stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Erwin manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Erwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Erwin, not yet.
Erwin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson postures up.
Erwin is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Erwin keeps moving.
Erwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson is keen to just control but Erwin is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Erwin's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erwin is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Erwin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Erwin feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Erwin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Erwin is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Erwin's guard.
Jackson trying to control but Erwin is working from the bottom.
Erwin trying to control the position.
Erwin seems keen to control Jackson's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Erwin keeps moving.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson stands up over Erwin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Erwin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Erwin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Hale Erwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Erwin.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Erwin is looking to improve his position.
Erwin wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Erwin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson winds up and cracks Erwin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Erwin is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Jackson tries to control but Erwin wriggling away.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Erwin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Erwin blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erwin wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a couple of good shots and Erwin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jackson misses with a punch to the head.
Erwin breaks Jackson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Erwin preventing the sweep.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Erwin!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
An out of breath Quinton Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.