PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Davis (ranked 1447 p4p, 176 weight class) and Randall Jackson (ranked 2229 p4p, 242 weight class). Davis comes into the arena with Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) blaring out of the sound system. Jackson has chosen Waiting around to die? as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Randall Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Davis
vs
Jackson

170 cm
22
142 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

173 cm
22
157 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Davis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson's coach down at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Davis moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis checks a leg kick nicely.
Davis lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis blocks a jab.
Davis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davis to score with a decent uppercut.
A cross from Davis lands.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jonathan Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Davis slips a straight right by Jackson.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from Davis finds it's target.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Davis scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.

Davis has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson lands an uppercut.

Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davis uses from the top position.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson 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.
Jackson is trying to keep Davis in close.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Davis keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davis trying to control the position.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stops Davis from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Davis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Davis tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
We've been told by Davis's head coaches at Stark Combat Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Davis is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Davis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randall Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Davis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A shot to the liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Davis throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davis counters with a left to the body.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Davis slips under a jab.
Jonathan Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson cracks Davis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jonathan Davis is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Jackson throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis checks a low kick from Jackson.
Davis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davis cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davis throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Davis jumps back.

Davis clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Davis moves away from the strike by Jackson.
A big left from Jackson misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.
Jonathan Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Jackson.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Davis's legs.
Davis is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Davis misses.
Jackson slips a jab from Davis.
Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.

Davis moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davis prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Davis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randall Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Davis has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Davis blocking some punches.
Jackson working aggressively here.
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 Jonathan Davis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davis.
Davis lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Davis.
Davis tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Davis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
Davis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Davis's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Davis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Davis has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Davis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Davis is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Davis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Davis here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davis down.
Davis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson winds up and cracks Davis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Davis is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davis avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Jackson throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Davis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davis is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randall Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randall Jackson!
Randall Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jonathan Davis was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.