PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Omar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Magerramov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Magerramov

162 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Magerramov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson shoots in but Magerramov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Magerramov shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Magerramov leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magerramov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magerramov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson dives in and grabs Magerramov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magerramov pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magerramov defends it nicely.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Magerramov. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Magerramov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.

Magerramov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magerramov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magerramov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magerramov throwing strikes but missing.
Magerramov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magerramov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magerramov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Magerramov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magerramov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Magerramov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magerramov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magerramov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magerramov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magerramov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magerramov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magerramov pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Magerramov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magerramov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magerramov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magerramov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Magerramov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Magerramov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed

and Magerramov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Magerramov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magerramov throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magerramov's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Boris Magerramov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson trying to control but Magerramov is working from the bottom.
Magerramov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Magerramov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magerramov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Magerramov unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
Magerramov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Magerramov misses with a head shot.
Magerramov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Magerramov maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magerramov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jackson has worked his arm free - good work by Jackson!
Magerramov is breathing heavily.
Magerramov with the ground and pound but Jackson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Magerramov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magerramov postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magerramov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magerramov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson controlling the position.
Magerramov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magerramov thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Magerramov tries to pass.
Magerramov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magerramov throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magerramov's guard. Nice move by Jackson!

Magerramov has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magerramov pinned against the cage. Magerramov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magerramov is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Magerramov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Omar Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Magerramov blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson dives in and grabs Magerramov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magerramov pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magerramov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Magerramov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magerramov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Magerramov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magerramov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed

and Magerramov counters by moving into the clinch.
Magerramov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Magerramov tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.

Magerramov breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Magerramov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Magerramov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Magerramov defends the submission attempt.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magerramov is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magerramov sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Magerramov defends it.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Magerramov is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can.

Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magerramov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jackson tries for a kimura but Magerramov is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magerramov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Magerramov!