PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luisito Pallagud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Pallagud
vs
Jackson

185 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Hopkins Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luisito Pallagud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Pallagud has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pallagud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pallagud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pallagud has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pallagud lands a left hand.
Pallagud is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Luisito Pallagud has been cut.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pallagud.
Pallagud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Pallagud gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pallagud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luisito Pallagud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Jackson.
Pallagud pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pallagud scores with a hook to the body.
Pallagud digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Pallagud lands with a right to the head.
Pallagud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pallagud lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short right from Pallagud on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Pallagud as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Pallagud.
A left hand lands to the body for Pallagud.
A short body shot lands from Pallagud as the two fighters clinch.
Pallagud lands a left hand.
Pallagud is trying to break free.
Pallagud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Pallagud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Pallagud on the inside.

Jackson pulls guard.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Pallagud from controlling successfully.
Pallagud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Pallagud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallagud controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Pallagud tries to pass.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Pallagud pushes his legs off easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pallagud wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Luisito Pallagud wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Pallagud tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallagud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Pallagud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pallagud.

Pallagud instigates a clinch.
Pallagud avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Pallagud lands a left hand.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson jumps guard but Pallagud stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pallagud scores with a hook to the body.
Pallagud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Pallagud improves position.
Pallagud lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pallagud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pallagud tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Pallagud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pallagud lands a body shot.
Pallagud blocking some punches.
Pallagud lands a body punch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallagud lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pallagud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pallagud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pallagud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Pallagud misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Pallagud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pallagud thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Pallagud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luisito Pallagud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luisito Pallagud's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A jab lands there for Pallagud.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch but Pallagud is having none of it.
Pallagud lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
A jab lands there for Pallagud.

Pallagud takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Pallagud has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
Pallagud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pallagud lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Pallagud.
Pallagud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Pallagud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Pallagud.
Jackson is looking to control Pallagud's arms but Pallagud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pallagud just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pallagud.
Luisito Pallagud has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallagud lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Pallagud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pallagud.
Pallagud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Nice body punch from Pallagud - that landed with a thud.
Pallagud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pallagud avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Luisito Pallagud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Jackson.
Pallagud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Pallagud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Pallagud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pallagud.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Pallagud as the two fighters clinch.
Pallagud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Pallagud.
Pallagud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson has Pallagud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pallagud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pallagud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallagud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Pallagud as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pallagud as the two fighters clinch.
Pallagud lands a left hand.
Pallagud lands with a left to the head.
Pallagud is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pallagud lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pallagud scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Pallagud - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Pallagud.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pallagud is keeping busy.
Pallagud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Pallagud manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Pallagud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pallagud.
Pallagud lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Nice takedown defense from Pallagud. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Pallagud as he connects with a hook.
Pallagud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Pallagud manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pallagud stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pallagud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luisito Pallagud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pallagud scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pallagud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Pallagud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pallagud.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pallagud with a nice cross.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pallagud.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pallagud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallagud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pallagud lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Pallagud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pallagud wants it to stay on the feet.
Pallagud lands a right hook to the body.
Pallagud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pallagud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyrone Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pallagud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pallagud jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Pallagud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Pallagud as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luisito Pallagud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luisito Pallagud's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Pallagud lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Pallagud lands the left hand.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Pallagud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Pallagud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pallagud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pallagud catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luisito Pallagud is winning the standup battle so far.
Pallagud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Pallagud moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pallagud connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pallagud bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Pallagud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pallagud connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Pallagud.
Pallagud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Pallagud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Pallagud scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Pallagud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pallagud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
A jab from Pallagud does it's job there.
Pallagud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pallagud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pallagud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pallagud lands a two punch combo.
Pallagud with a jab.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallagud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Pallagud instigates a clinch.
Pallagud wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pallagud pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luisito Pallagud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Jackson.
Pallagud scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pallagud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Pallagud has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pallagud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pallagud lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallagud lands with a short shot to the head.
Pallagud is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Pallagud.
Pallagud digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Pallagud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Pallagud pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pallagud punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Pallagud listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pallagud lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pallagud but Pallagud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pallagud lands with a shot to the body.
Pallagud feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Pallagud then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallagud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyrone Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pallagud scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Pallagud as he connects with a hook.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pallagud lands an overhand right.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson wants to clinch but Pallagud slips to the side
and Pallagud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pallagud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luisito Pallagud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pallagud, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luisito Pallagud!
Luisito Pallagud gave a mention to Hopkins Athletics in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).