PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leland Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamaal Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamaal Jackson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Anthony
vs
Jackson

210 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leland Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamaal Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anthony counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Jackson tries to get set, Anthony tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anthony wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson swings for the body but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Anthony tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Anthony seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthony manages to avoid it.
Anthony seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anthony counters by clinching up.

Anthony manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand

and Anthony counters by clinching up.

Anthony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jamaal Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Anthony gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Anthony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Anthony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Anthony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthony manages to avoid it.
Anthony tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anthony moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Anthony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Anthony is just out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that Anthony ducks under and follows up with a left that Anthony also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Anthony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Anthony rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a combination that misses

and Anthony moves into the clinch.
Jackson looks winded!

Anthony breaks from the clinch.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Anthony holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Anthony breaks the clinch.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anthony moves away.
Anthony throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Jackson tries to get set, Anthony tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Anthony counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anthony circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Anthony takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Anthony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anthony counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Anthony throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Anthony is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anthony defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Anthony fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
As Jackson tries to get set, Anthony tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anthony counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Anthony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Anthony ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a hook but Anthony avoids it easily.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Anthony.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anthony makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leland Anthony will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Jackson.
Anthony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Anthony drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Anthony makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anthony drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Anthony.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anthony has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Anthony's head back.
Anthony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Anthony 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right hand that Anthony ducks under and follows up with a left that Anthony also avoids with ease.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.

Anthony clinches.

Anthony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Anthony moved out of range nicely.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthony manages to avoid it.
Jamaal Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anthony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Anthony tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Anthony moves into the clinch.

Anthony manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Anthony counter with a right hand.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Anthony seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anthony moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anthony tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.

Anthony darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anthony is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

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

Anthony moves into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Anthony misses with an elbow over the top.

Anthony manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anthony sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a combination

and Anthony moves into the clinch.
Anthony prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson misses with a combination

and Anthony moves into the clinch.

Anthony breaks from the clinch.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anthony counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anthony lands a nice elbow.

Anthony breaks the clinch.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Anthony moves away and avoids it.
Anthony is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Anthony is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Anthony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Anthony moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.

Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anthony counters by clinching up.

Anthony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Anthony just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthony counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anthony tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Anthony avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Leland Anthony will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jackson throws a sloppy body shot

and Anthony counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anthony.

Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Anthony counters by clinching up.

Anthony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Anthony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anthony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anthony is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anthony counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anthony closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Come on Anthony - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Anthony breaks the clinch.
Jamaal Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination that misses

and Anthony moves into the clinch.

Anthony manages to break the clinch.
Anthony darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Anthony into the cage.
Jackson throws a hook but Anthony blocks it.
Anthony wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anthony avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Anthony avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Anthony avoids them all with ease.
Jackson tries to bum rush Anthony with a series of wild strikes but Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Anthony tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.

Anthony throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anthony is in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anthony manages to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson has hold of Anthony's hands but Anthony slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 wants to get back to his feet.
Anthony stalling.
Anthony landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anthony lands strikes from half guard.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Anthony.
Jackson is trying to escape back to his feet but Anthony uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Anthony controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face as Anthony controls the position.
Anthony works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anthony staying calm.
Jamaal Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leland Anthony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leland Anthony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anthony, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leland Anthony!