PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 2225 p4p, 4220 weight class) and Lucius Aurelius (ranked 280 p4p, 485 weight class). Lucius Aurelius has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jackson
vs
Aurelius

198 cm
26
265
4 - 2 - 0

205 cm
26
275
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry

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 Los Angeles, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucius Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Aurelius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Aurelius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Aurelius lands a big uppercut and Jackson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jackson looks OK. Aurelius waves Jackson back to his feet!

Jackson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Aurelius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aurelius checks a leg kick.
Aurelius tries to land a body kick
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Aurelius.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Aurelius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aurelius at a distance.
Jackson lands with a hook. Aurelius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aurelius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson slips under a jab from Aurelius.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aurelius cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.

Aurelius sends Jackson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Aurelius is motioning to the referee to let Jackson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Aurelius cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jackson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Aurelius finish him?
Aurelius is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelius.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aurelius eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Aurelius wants to break the clinch but can't.

Aurelius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Aurelius does no damage.
Aurelius has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Aurelius tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aurelius dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Aurelius is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aurelius tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson pushes Aurelius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson keeps control of Aurelius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aurelius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Aurelius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aurelius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Aurelius works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.

Aurelius has managed to clinch.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Aurelius's head.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Aurelius - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson pushes Aurelius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Aurelius on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rashad Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works over Aurelius's head and body with a nice combination.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Aurelius keeps it at a distance.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aurelius. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aurelius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aurelius's head.
Aurelius tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
That kick from Aurelius tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aurelius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucius Aurelius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aurelius moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Aurelius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aurelius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Aurelius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Aurelius pushes him off.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson connects with a leg kick.
Aurelius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aurelius lands a body shot.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aurelius to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Aurelius moves out of range.
Lucius Aurelius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aurelius drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius lands a two punch combo.
Aurelius lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Aurelius counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat of the thigh.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson keeps control of Aurelius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aurelius tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Aurelius dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Aurelius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aurelius.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson tries to clinch but Aurelius is having none of it.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aurelius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Aurelius scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Aurelius misses its intended target.
Jackson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Aurelius moved out of range.
Aurelius slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Aurelius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius misses with the combination.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Aurelius looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Aurelius misses with a wild body shot.
Aurelius misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aurelius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurelius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to bum rush Aurelius with a series of wild strikes but Aurelius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aurelius is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aurelius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Aurelius circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aurelius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aurelius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aurelius throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a quick counter head kick but Aurelius was just out of range.
Aurelius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelius tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aurelius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Aurelius won't want to take too many of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lucius Aurelius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jackson clinches up with Aurelius and pushes him back against the cage.
Aurelius blocking some punches.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aurelius up against the cage.
Jackson stalls.
Aurelius stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.

Aurelius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rashad Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Aurelius.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Aurelius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aurelius lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aurelius misses with a body kick.
Aurelius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aurelius blocks a jab.
Aurelius is looking for the big counter here.
Aurelius blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Aurelius's corner calls for a 1-2. Aurelius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aurelius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aurelius throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Aurelius's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Aurelius misses.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aurelius on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aurelius blocks a jab.
Aurelius misses with the combination.
Aurelius avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Aurelius's ribcage but misses.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Aurelius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Aurelius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Jackson.
Aurelius looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aurelius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Aurelius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Aurelius pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson darts in and clinches Aurelius up against the cage.
Aurelius gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Aurelius is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aurelius to the mat. Aurelius regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Aurelius wriggles free and stands up.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aurelius momentarily.
A combination from Aurelius does no damage.
Aurelius just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJackson.
Aurelius throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rashad Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aurelius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucius Aurelius.
I've got Aurelius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lucius Aurelius!