PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Jackson (ranked 2756 p4p, 3916 weight class) and Alfonso Arana (ranked 347 p4p, 475 weight class). 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.

Jackson
vs
Arana

188 cm
25
223
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
255
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonso Arana!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arana.
Arana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arana blocking some punches.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arana.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Arana.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Arana.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Arana blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Arana has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Arana takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson gets through Arana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Devon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonso Arana.
Jackson jerks Arana's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Arana drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Jackson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Jackson because Arana was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Devon Jackson!
Devon Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.