PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dank is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: let the bodies hit the floor. Chuck Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Dank's chin.

Jackson
vs
Dank

184 cm
26
228 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
278 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Dank!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dank pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Dank settles back down.
Dank misses with the combination.
Dank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Dank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Dank is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.

Dank is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Dank eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson tries to roll over but Dank keeps him under control.
Dank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dank controlling the pace.

Dank is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.

Dank is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson trying to get back to full guard but Dank takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dank controlling from mount.
Dank trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Dank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dank working the ground and pound effectively.

Jackson is rocked!

It looks like Chuck Jackson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dank postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Jackson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dank and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dank!