PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Magellan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricky Magellan's chin.

Jackson
vs
Magellan

183 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Magellan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Magellan as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Magellan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magellan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magellan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Jackson shoots in and bounces Magellan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Magellan keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magellan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Magellan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magellan trying to strike off his back.
Magellan looking to control.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Magellan has wrist control.
Magellan working a defensive guard here.
Magellan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magellan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magellan is controlling the pace.

Magellan wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Magellan seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Magellan is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control here.

Magellan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magellan on the ground.
Jackson is trying to stand.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Magellan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson tries to kick Magellan off but Magellan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Magellan decides to return to a standing position.
Magellan shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Magellan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magellan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Magellan is controlling him well.
Magellan trying to control the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magellan is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Magellan trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricky Magellan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Magellan shoots in but no luck this time.
Magellan looks gassed!
Jackson fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Magellan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Magellan shoots and misses

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magellan is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magellan avoid being mounted?
Jackson trying to control the action but Magellan is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Magellan defends it.
Jackson is trying to control. Magellan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magellan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ricky Magellan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magellan wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magellan is trying to control but Jackson passes into side control!
Magellan is not content to let Jackson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magellan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Magellan is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magellan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magellan trying to control the position.
Magellan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magellan keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Magellan keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magellan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Magellan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magellan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Magellan is having none of it.

Magellan drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Magellan off! Magellan jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magellan wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Magellan won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Magellan slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Magellan from controlling successfully.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Magellan tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magellan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Chris Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Magellan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Magellan is now in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Magellan wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson pulls Magellan in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Magellan is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Magellan 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 Magellan off to one side.
Magellan misses with a takedown attempt

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Magellan's guard.
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!
Magellan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magellan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magellan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magellan pulls Jackson in to control the position.

Magellan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magellan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magellan wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Magellan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Magellan controlling him for the moment.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Magellan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Magellan from controlling successfully.
Magellan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Magellan is controlling the position.
Magellan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magellan advances to half guard.
Magellan moves nicely into side control.
Magellan trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magellan is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Magellan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Magellan decides to stand back up. Magellan steps back and let's Jackson get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magellan shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Magellan.
Well Magellan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Magellan!
An out of breath Ricky Magellan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.