PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Under Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Nightmare as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dog
vs
Jackson

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 Montreal, Under Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desean Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Dog looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Dog drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Dog off! Dog jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Dog trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is trying to keep Dog in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dog passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dog.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Dog is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dog trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson trying to control here.
Dog content to control rather than advance.
Dog landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Dog is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Dog wants to stand but Jackson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Under Dog.
Dog is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.

Jackson forces Dog back against the cage and clinches.

Dog has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Dog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dog seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Jackson is staying active underneath Dog, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.
Dog trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson wants to control but Dog is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Dog is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jackson is pressing down on Dog's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Dog preventing the sweep.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Dog controlling him for the moment.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Under Dog will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Dog has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Dog sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Dog dodges it nicely.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dog with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dog is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Dog is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dog avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dog wants to get back to his feet.
Dog tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jackson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dog wants to try and get back to his feet.

Jackson stands up from mount. Strange move.

Dog gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dog's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson stands up over Dog, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Dog is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dog manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Dog's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dog paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Dog tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.

Jackson is working for a kimura here but Dog manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jackson's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 is striking off his back. Dog thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desean Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Under Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Dog.
Desean Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt

so Dog counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dog wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dog defends well.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.

Under Dog has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice body punch from Dog.
Dog avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Dog is avoiding it.

Dog pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

Dog decides to pull guard.
Dog can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dog is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dog avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working Dog over with strikes.

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Dog trying to control from the bottom.
Dog tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jackson manages to move to mount!
Dog is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson breaks from Dog's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Dog is in trouble!
Dog is wriggling around trying to escape.
You get the feeling that Dog really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jackson landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog is trying to stand.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dog?

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Under Dog.
I think Dog has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Under Dog!