PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davi Rocha (ranked 1975 p4p, 3070 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 258 p4p, 372 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Rocha
vs
Jackson

193 cm
25
273
5 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
265
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Davi Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Rocha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Rocha feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick

and Rocha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

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

Rocha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Rocha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rocha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rocha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rocha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Rocha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Rocha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rocha prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.

Rocha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rocha postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rocha, into his guard.

Rocha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rocha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rocha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.

Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rocha is breathing heavily.

Rocha looking for subs off his back but Jackson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackson tries to stand and escape but Rocha is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.

Rocha looking for submissions off his back.

Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson wants to control but Rocha is keeping him busy.

Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davi Rocha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson feints a jab promting Rocha to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rocha slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Rocha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Jackson.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Rocha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Jackson clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rocha tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson works on Rocha's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rocha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davi Rocha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Rocha in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Davi Rocha has been cut.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Rocha takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Rocha's ribs.
Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into Rocha's torso.

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rocha.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Rocha tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rocha's face.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rochas head.
A short left from Jackson.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Rashad Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocha backwards.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Rocha is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Good body shot from Jackson.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Rocha tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson sizes up Rocha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Rocha is rocked!

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Rocha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rocha to his knees! Jackson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Jackson!
Our winner, Rashad Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.