PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Masoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lose my mind By: DMX kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Jeremiah Masoli has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Masoli
vs
Jackson

180 cm
19
214 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremiah Masoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dre Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Masoli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Masoli tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is looking to control Masoli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Masoli tries to stand and escape but Jackson is controlling the position.

Masoli decides to stand and escape the position.
Masoli moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Masoli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Masoli trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masoli keeps working.

Masoli makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.

Masoli scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Masoli tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masoli manages to get himself to full guard.
Masoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Masoli is retaining full guard.
Masoli being controlled here, momentarily.
Masoli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Masoli uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Masoli sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Masoli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.

Masoli manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Masoli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Masoli throws a strike but Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Masoli passes into side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Masoli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Masoli has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Masoli misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Masoli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Masoli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masoli looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Masoli defends it.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masoli keeps working.
Jackson stops Masoli from getting back to his feet.

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Masoli works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masoli as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masoli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masoli throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masoli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Masoli is avoiding it.
Masoli throws a combination that misses

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Masoli won't be happy with that.
Masoli taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Masoli takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Jeremiah Masoli has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masoli is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Masoli sneaks out the side door and pushes Jackson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Masoli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masoli circles away.
Jeremiah Masoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dre Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masoli fails to land with a series of punches.
Masoli throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Jackson stands up and waves to Masoli to follow him.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jackson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dre Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremiah Masoli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson dodges the punch combination from Masoli.
Jeremiah Masoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masoli missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masoli fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jackson.
Masoli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masoli off to one side.
Masoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masoli tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masoli as he jumps to the side.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Masoli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masoli lands a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Masoli.

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Masoli is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson wants to control but Masoli is keeping him busy.
Masoli gets full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Masoli is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoli is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

Masoli manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Masoli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Masoli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Masoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Masoli pulls guard.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Masoli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson tries to bum rush Masoli with a series of wild strikes but Masoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masoli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masoli lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Dre Jackson has been cut.
Masoli closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Masoli wants to get back to his feet.
Masoli trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoli taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.

Masoli throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masoli's calf.
Masoli cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masoli misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Masoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Masoli pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Masoli is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Masoli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Masoli lands a shot to the head.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Masoli.
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Masoli has control of the leg.
Masoli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Masoli tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Masoli is very close to passing his half guard.
Masoli slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Masoli tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackson.
Jackson tries to roll over but Masoli keeps him under control.
Masoli seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to control Masoli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Masoli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Masoli finish him?
Masoli tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Masoli tries to stand and escape but Jackson actually recovers to full guard.
Masoli wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Masoli stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Masoli wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson controls Masoli momentarily but Masoli frees himself.
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 Jeremiah Masoli will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Masoli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masoli drops Jackson with a left right combo! Masoli follows him down to the ground into side control.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Masoli drags him back down.
Masoli grinds an elbow into Jackson's temple.
Masoli lands a few punches from side control.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.

Masoli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masoli throws a big shot that misses.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masoli is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masoli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Masoli pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Masoli misses with an uppercut.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Masoli.
Masoli fails with an attempt to clinch.

Masoli moves into the clinch.
Masoli lands a left hand.
Jackson keeps control of Masoli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masoli takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masoli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Masoli can't get the takedown.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Masoli 's eye.

Masoli is rocked!
Masoli wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson looking to stall.
Masoli wants to break free but Jackson has control.
A short right from Masoli on the inside.
Jackson prevents Masoli from breaking the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Masoli tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Masoli has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Masoli is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoli prevents the takedown attempt.
Jeremiah Masoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dre Jackson.
Jackson has Masoli pressed against the cage.
Masoli has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Masoli shrugs off.
Masoli can't break the clinch.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Masoli has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masoli gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Masoli jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Masoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Masoli manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Masoli trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.

Masoli gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Masoli.
Jackson defending well as Masoli loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Masoli.
Jeremiah Masoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masoli misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Masoli thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Masoli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees to the body from Jackson.

Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Masoli clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Masoli has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoli looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Masoli wants to get back to his feet.
Dre Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Masoli's body.
Masoli holding both Jackson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Masoli rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masoli takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Masoli manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jackson's guard. Nice work there by Masoli.
Masoli has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah Masoli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masoli 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!