PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Jackson (ranked 4232 p4p, 4375 weight class) and Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg (ranked 484 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Uchfuhg

180 cm
21
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jayden Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson clinches up with Uchfuhg and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uchfuhg up against the cage.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Jackson.
Uchfuhg is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uchfuhg looking for a takedown.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uchfuhg blocks it with crossed arms.
Uchfuhg managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Uchfuhg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchfuhg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Uchfuhg.
Jayden Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg.
Uchfuhg tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Uchfuhg won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg has been cut.
Uchfuhg has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Uchfuhg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Uchfuhg looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uchfuhg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson just leaning against Uchfuhg, taking a breather.
Uchfuhg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uchfuhg.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Uchfuhg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Uchfuhg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jayden Jackson.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Uchfuhg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uchfuhg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Uchfuhg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes Uchfuhg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson digs a right hand into Uchfuhg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uchfuhg's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Uchfuhg wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Uchfuhg is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson has Uchfuhg pressed against the cage.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Uchfuhg 's eye.
A short left from Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayden Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Uchfuhg fails with the takedown.
Uchfuhg misses with a body shot.

Uchfuhg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Uchfuhg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson tries to escape but Uchfuhg is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchfuhg trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Uchfuhg in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Uchfuhg can't control as he wanted to and Jackson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Uchfuhg prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Uchfuhg is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uchfuhg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uchfuhg working the head and body with strikes.
Uchfuhg is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Uchfuhg with a poor takedown

and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Uchfuhg is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Uchfuhg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jayden Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchfuhg jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Uchfuhg won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uchfuhg up against the cage.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Uchfuhg won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson works on Uchfuhg's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uchfuhg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jayden Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Uchfuhg's ribcage. Uchfuhg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uchfuhg is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uchfuhg is defending well for now.

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

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Uchfuhg 's eye.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uchfuhg can do to turn this around?
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayden Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Uchfuhg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uchfuhg has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Uchfuhg.

Uchfuhg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uchfuhg jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Uchfuhg around his waist. Uchfuhg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jayden Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Uchfuhg blocks with his arms.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Uchfuhg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uchfuhg is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Uchfuhg trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uchfuhg is defending well for now.
Uchfuhg tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchfuhg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Uchfuhg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uchfuhg, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Uchfuhg avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson wants to stall.
Uchfuhg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Uchfuhg in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson wants to stall.
Uchfuhg wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.

Uchfuhg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uchfuhg tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.

Uchfuhg gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Uchfuhg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Uchfuhg is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Uchfuhg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Uchfuhg wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jayden Jackson.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
Uchfuhg tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson stalls.
Uchfuhg takes an elbow to the temple.
Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jayden Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uchfuhg cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayden Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayden Jackson!
Jayden Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.