PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mooose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre- What's the Difference Between Me and You. The key to victory for Mack Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jackson
vs
Mooose

196 cm
26
235 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

198 cm
26
279 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160)

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Mooose!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooose throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Mooose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Mooose.
Mooose throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mooose works the jab nicely.
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!

Mooose throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Jackson tumbling to the canvas!

Jackson is rocked!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mooose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Mooose isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Mooose is proving a slippery customer.

Mooose drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Mooose off! Mooose jumps back into Jackson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Mooose stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mooose manages to pass to side control.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Mooose has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooose throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to stand.

Mooose is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mooose.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mooose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Mooose from advancing position.
Mooose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

We're going to have a standup here because Mack Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mooose missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mooose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mooose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mooose thows a body shot but no joy.
Mooose throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Mooose throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Mooose. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mooose.
Mooose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mooose takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Mooose throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mooose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Mooose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Mooose.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Mooose misses.
Mooose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mooose lands with a good body shot.
Mooose fails with the takedown.
Mack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gegard Mooose.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Mooose is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mooose has a takedown stuffed.
Mooose looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gegard Mooose dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A low kick from Mooose misses

and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mooose as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Mooose wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Gegard Mooose has been cut.
Mooose has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Mooose shrugs off.
Jackson pushes Mooose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands an elbow just above Mooose 's eye.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mooose is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson pushes Mooose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mooose is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That has opened up Gegard Mooose's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mooose lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mooose's face.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson keeps control of Mooose as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Mooose 's eye.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Mooose has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Mooose 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson working Mooose over with knees to the body.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mooose's face.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mooose takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
A knee to the head by Jackson.

The cut above Gegard Mooose's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jackson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jackson with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Mooose takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mooose takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson presses Mooose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mooose takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mooose takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mooose takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Mooose shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Mooose shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Mooose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mooose takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mooose's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mooose just misses with a punch to the body.
Mooose scores with a body shot.
Mooose is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Mooose.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mooose.
Mooose misses with a body shot
and Jackson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mooose is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Mooose working hard to break the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jackson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A frustrated look appears on Mooose's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mooose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mooose backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mooose's face.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mooose takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Jackson.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Mooose tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mooose lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mooose's face.
Jackson working Mooose over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Nice elbow from Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mooose wants to break free but Jackson has control.

Mooose has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mooose on the ground.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson keeping control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Mooose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mooose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mooose slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Mooose is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooose with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mooose prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Mooose wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mooose lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mooose throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mooose is defended easily by Jackson.
Mooose dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Jackson!
Mack Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.