PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Newt Diaz (ranked 5661 p4p, 5997 weight class) and Devon Jackson (ranked 550 p4p, 558 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Im a soldier. Newt Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Diaz
vs
Jackson

199 cm
24
201
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
207
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

HELLBENT

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Newt Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devon Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Nice body punch from Jackson .
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson .
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.

Diaz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Jackson Throws a clean left jab. Jackson Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Diaz's chin! Diaz crumbles to the ground and Jackson follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Jackson !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Devon Jackson !
After the fight, Devon Jackson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Newt Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'Get the fuck out of here asking questions!!'.