PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Jaysimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Jaysimpson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Homer Jaysimpson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jackson
vs
Jaysimpson

180 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
203 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Meet the Future

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Jaysimpson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaysimpson moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.

Jackson shoots in and bounces Jaysimpson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaysimpson is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaysimpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaysimpson wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaysimpson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Jaysimpson keeps moving.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaysimpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson throws a strike but Jaysimpson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jaysimpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson looking to control.
My spies in BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym inform me that Jaysimpson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jaysimpson won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Jaysimpson from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Tito Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson tries to clinch up

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Jaysimpson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaysimpson stops Jackson from standing up.
Jaysimpson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Jaysimpson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jaysimpson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jaysimpson postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jaysimpson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Jaysimpson is controlling the position.
Jaysimpson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaysimpson is controlling him.
Jaysimpson cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Jaysimpson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jaysimpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jaysimpson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jaysimpson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
Jaysimpson wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jaysimpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jaysimpson is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jaysimpson manages to pass to side control.
Jaysimpson thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Jaysimpson 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.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jaysimpson is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Jaysimpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jaysimpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jaysimpson tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jaysimpson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Jackson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jaysimpson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jackson to the mat. Jackson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson wants to stand up but Jaysimpson is controlling him.
Homer Jaysimpson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaysimpson stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Jaysimpson is having none of it.
Jaysimpson postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaysimpson prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Jaysimpson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaysimpson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jaysimpson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jaysimpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jaysimpson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jaysimpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson looking to control.
Jaysimpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaysimpson distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jaysimpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson seems keen to control Jaysimpson's posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Jaysimpson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jaysimpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tito Jackson just wasn't active enough.

Jaysimpson shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jaysimpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is controlling Jaysimpson's posture.
Jaysimpson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Jaysimpson from controlling successfully.
Jaysimpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jaysimpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jaysimpson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Horrible takedown by Jaysimpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Tito Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Jaysimpson.

Jaysimpson dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Jaysimpson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is pulling down on Jaysimpson's head to control his posture.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaysimpson is one step ahead there.
Jaysimpson stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaysimpson's guard.
Jaysimpson wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
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 throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jaysimpson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Jaysimpson in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Jaysimpson 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 telegraphed takedown attempt from Jaysimpson is defended easily by Jackson.
Jaysimpson fails with the takedown.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaysimpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaysimpson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Jaysimpson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tito Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jaysimpson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Jaysimpson shoots in.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Jaysimpson against the cage.

Jaysimpson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Jaysimpson manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Jaysimpson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jaysimpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaysimpson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jaysimpson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tito Jackson.
Jaysimpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Jaysimpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaysimpson shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Jaysimpson is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Jaysimpson's guard.
Jackson postures up in Jaysimpson's guard and throws a big left but Jaysimpson blocks it.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Jaysimpson blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Jaysimpson is working from the bottom.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaysimpson wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaysimpson wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaysimpson has wrist control.
Jaysimpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaysimpson has wrist control.
Jackson won't allow Jaysimpson to get back to his feet.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Jaysimpson blocks nicely.
Jackson trying to control but Jaysimpson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Jaysimpson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson 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.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jaysimpson.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaysimpson.
Homer Jaysimpson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaysimpson thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jaysimpson 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.
Tito Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaysimpson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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 Tito Jackson.
I think Jaysimpson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Jaysimpson!
Homer Jaysimpson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.