PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dam Kogus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kogus
vs
Jackson

175 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dam Kogus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kogus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Jackson pulls Kogus into guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kogus from controlling successfully.
Kogus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Kogus from standing up.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Kogus tries to pass.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kogus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kogus from controlling successfully.
Kogus preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dam Kogus just wasn't active enough.
Kogus darts in trying to clinch

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kogus. Kogus gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kogus avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kogus is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Kogus circles away and we're back to standing.
Dam Kogus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Jackson.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson is trying to drag Kogus to the mat but Kogus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson looks gassed!
Kogus tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Kogus has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kogus shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kogus wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Kogus jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Kogus around his waist. Kogus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson has Kogus pressed against the cage, preventing Kogus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kogus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kogus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kogus gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jackson forces Kogus back against the cage and clinches.
Kogus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jackson manages to end up in side control.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Kogus's head but Kogus avoids it well.
Jackson working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kogus sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kogus looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Kogus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kogus pinned against the cage. Kogus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kogus shoots in but no luck this time.

Jackson rushes Kogus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kogus up against the cage.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kogus swivels and escapes.
Kogus tries to clinch up.
Kogus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Ross Jackson has been cut.
Kogus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kogus shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kogus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dam Kogus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kogus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kogus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kogus stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kogus shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kogus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.

Jackson pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kogus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Kogus trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Kogus won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kogus from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dam Kogus wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kogus which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kogus tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kogus, pushing him back against the cage.
Kogus tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.

Jackson jumps guard.

Kogus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kogus has Jackson in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kogus wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dam Kogus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ross Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dam Kogus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Kogus working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kogus avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kogus after a bit of a struggle.
Kogus tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.

Jackson pulls Kogus into guard.
Kogus advances to half guard.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kogus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kogus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Kogus looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kogus landing strikes from the mount.

Kogus stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kogus.
Kogus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dam Kogus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kogus misses with a straight right.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kogus as he avoids it easily.
Kogus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Kogus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.

Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kogus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kogus throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Kogus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kogus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Jackson has managed to clinch.
Kogus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Kogus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kogus throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kogus pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Kogus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kogus defends it nicely.
Kogus tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kogus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ross 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!