PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boca Naga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shawn Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Naga
vs
Jackson

225 cm
27
286 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

215 cm
37
265 lbs
26 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Soul Supremacy Fight Gear

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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Boca Naga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Naga avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson dives in and grabs Naga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Naga pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Boca Naga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Naga gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Naga as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Naga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Naga. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch up

and Naga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Naga.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naga wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Naga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naga trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Naga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naga trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Naga is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Seven Sins Grappling Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga throws a big right hand that misses.
Naga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Naga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Naga is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Naga wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naga avoid being mounted?
Naga is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naga gets back to full guard.

Naga is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Naga is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Naga keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Naga.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Naga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naga is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Naga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Naga trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Naga is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Naga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boca Naga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson shoots in and drives through. Naga sprawls well.
Naga tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Naga connects with a single shot there.
Naga misses with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt

and Naga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Naga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Naga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Naga control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga controlling the action here.
Naga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naga is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Naga trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Naga stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Naga attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Boca Naga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Naga throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Naga.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shawn Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Naga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naga sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Naga's head.
Naga is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga gets back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.

Naga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Naga keeps moving.
Naga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?

Naga is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Naga's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Naga wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.

Naga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Naga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Naga is defending well.
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 Boca Naga will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Naga throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
Naga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boca Naga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Naga.
Naga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Naga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Naga backs away looking to recover.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Naga misses with a body shot.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Naga defends it well.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Naga scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naga throws out the jab.
Naga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Naga leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Naga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Naga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naga is trying to control but can't.
Naga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Naga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Naga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shawn Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Naga working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
Naga is trying to control but can't.
Naga wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson trying to control the action but Naga is working from the bottom.

Naga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is nestled in close to Naga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Naga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Naga's attempt to control the position.
Jackson trying to control the position but Naga is working away.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jackson trying to control the action but Naga is working from the bottom.
Naga manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naga gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boca Naga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Naga, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boca Naga!
After winning the bout, Boca Naga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.