PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Medvidovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Medvidovic

200 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

KAISER
5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dino Medvidovic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Medvidovic.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Medvidovic but Medvidovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Medvidovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Medvidovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Medvidovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dino Medvidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medvidovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Medvidovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Medvidovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Medvidovic misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Medvidovic.
Medvidovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medvidovic misses with a two punch combination.
Medvidovic leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Medvidovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvidovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medvidovic falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Medvidovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Medvidovic tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Medvidovic has double underhooks.

Medvidovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medvidovic misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Medvidovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Medvidovic checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvidovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medvidovic throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Medvidovic misses with a two punch combination.
Medvidovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Medvidovic throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Medvidovic misses with the combination.
Jackson tries to clinch but Medvidovic is having none of it.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Medvidovic tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Medvidovic to the ground. Medvidovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Medvidovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Medvidovic.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Medvidovic's waist but Medvidovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
No joy there for Medvidovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Medvidovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Medvidovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Medvidovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Medvidovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson keeps control of Medvidovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Medvidovic lands a right hand.

Medvidovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Medvidovic moves out of range easily.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Medvidovic swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvidovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Medvidovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Medvidovic slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medvidovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Medvidovic throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Medvidovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Medvidovic.
A punch combination from Medvidovic misses.
Medvidovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Medvidovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Medvidovic throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Medvidovic misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Medvidovic dominated that round.
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.

Medvidovic misses with a combination
and Medvidovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Medvidovic drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Medvidovic can't break the clinch.
Medvidovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Medvidovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.

Medvidovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Medvidovic throws a combination that misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Medvidovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Medvidovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Medvidovic throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Medvidovic is breathing heavily.
Medvidovic misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Medvidovic circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Medvidovic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvidovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson dives in and grabs Medvidovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Medvidovic pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson wants to clinch but Medvidovic slips to the side

and Medvidovic moves into the clinch.

Medvidovic breaks the clinch.
Dino Medvidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Medvidovic moves into the clinch.
Medvidovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Medvidovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Medvidovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medvidovic works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Medvidovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Medvidovic rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson trying to stall but Medvidovic improves his position.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Medvidovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Medvidovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Medvidovic was not able to check.

Medvidovic drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.

Medvidovic breaks the clinch.
Medvidovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Medvidovic misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Medvidovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jackson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Medvidovic but Medvidovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Medvidovic throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alex Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Medvidovic.
Medvidovic throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Medvidovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Medvidovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Medvidovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvidovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.

Medvidovic is rocked!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Medvidovic sprawls well. Medvidovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Medvidovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson tries to clinch there but Medvidovic circles away.
Medvidovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Medvidovic misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medvidovic tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Medvidovic tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Medvidovic smiles and moves away.
Medvidovic misses with a double jab
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dino Medvidovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries to clinch but Medvidovic moves out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Medvidovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Medvidovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Medvidovic.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Medvidovic is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Medvidovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Medvidovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Medvidovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.

Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Medvidovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson trying to control but Medvidovic is working from the bottom.
Medvidovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson pushing down on Medvidovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson trying to control the action but Medvidovic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dino Medvidovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Medvidovic pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

Medvidovic breaks from the clinch.
Medvidovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Medvidovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Medvidovic.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Medvidovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Jackson is rocked!
Medvidovic throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Jackson crashing down! Jackson tries to stagger back to his feet but Medvidovic just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Jackson asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dino Medvidovic!
In his post fight interview, Dino Medvidovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.