PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Jackson (ranked 3917 p4p, 22678 weight class) and Bjorn IronSide (ranked 514 p4p, 639 weight class). The key to victory for Devon Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jackson
vs
IronSide

188 cm
29
200
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
34
190
7 - 23 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 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 7 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IronSide uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
IronSide swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
IronSide tries to clinch up
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

IronSide pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by IronSide.
IronSide is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
We've been informed that IronSide has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from IronSide.

IronSide clinches with his opponent.
IronSide blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to IronSide's face.

It looks like Bjorn IronSide has been cut.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

IronSide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
IronSide slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson with a nice cross.

IronSide dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
IronSide 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.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronSide content to stall in guard here.
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.
IronSide looking to pass the guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but IronSide swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

IronSide gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IronSide.
IronSide has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Devon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.

IronSide decides to pull guard.
IronSide seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Jackson postures up in IronSide's guard and throws a big left but IronSide blocks it.

IronSide is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for IronSide on the ground.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. IronSide uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by IronSide!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IronSide trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
IronSide sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bjorn IronSide will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

IronSide moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries to break free but IronSide pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to push IronSide away but IronSide has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
IronSide drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
IronSide keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
IronSide blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
IronSide holding his opponent close, against the cage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a head kick by IronSide.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.

Jackson rushes IronSide and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
IronSide drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Devon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
IronSide wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
IronSide shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed IronSide's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from IronSide.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but IronSide manages to avoid it.
IronSide is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.

IronSide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
IronSide blocking some punches.
IronSide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Jackson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. IronSide is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.

IronSide breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
IronSide circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson blocks a head kick by IronSide.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps IronSide's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
IronSide moves out of range of the strikes.
IronSide throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Devon Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jackson pushes IronSide up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson punishes IronSide's body with a nice straight punch.

IronSide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
IronSide tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to circle away but IronSide has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. IronSide doesn't seem phased though.
IronSide comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Devon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IronSide tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bjorn IronSide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson avoids the head kick by IronSide.
Jackson tries to clinch but IronSide is having none of it.
IronSide avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot

and IronSide counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IronSide working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
IronSide is stalling in the full guard.
IronSide is continuing to stall.

IronSide gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
IronSide throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson jabs IronSide to the body, keeping him at a distance.
IronSide keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
IronSide now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
IronSide gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
IronSide goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. IronSide manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
As Jackson backs off IronSide throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.

IronSide forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but IronSide blocks with his arms.
IronSide is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but IronSide won't allow it.
IronSide wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from IronSide.
Devon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but IronSide is controlling him.
IronSide fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but IronSide has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from IronSide.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. IronSide is defending well for now.
IronSide blocks an uppercut.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch up but IronSide circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronSide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

IronSide closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson tries to bench press IronSide off him but IronSide keeps the position.
IronSide takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson prevents IronSide from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronSide content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
IronSide cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
IronSide lands a few punches from side control.
IronSide is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that IronSide has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
IronSide prevents Jackson from escaping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
IronSide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from IronSide.
IronSide does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IronSide shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson scores with the left hand. IronSide knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Jackson!
Devon Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.