PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big NOG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ecstasy of Gold Remix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
NOG

191 cm
23
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
242 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes ground

Russia GOLD

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big NOG!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NOG misses with a few strikes there.
NOG shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Big NOG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NOG shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
NOG fails to land the takedown.
Marcus Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big NOG.
NOG fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming NOG to the mat! NOG manages to get full guard.

NOG working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson is working NOG over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

NOG working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
NOG looks gassed!
Jackson is looking to stand up but NOG won't let him.
Jackson trying to control but NOG is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson passes NOG's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

NOG looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson prevents NOG from improving his position.
NOG is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.

NOG is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
NOG is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
NOG is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
NOG is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.

Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson wants to control the pace but NOG is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NOG is in all sorts of trouble here.
NOG is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
NOG tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
NOG is wriggling around trying to escape.
NOG regains half guard.
NOG is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. NOG knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

NOG looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four 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 has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson trying to control but NOG is having none of it.
Jackson avoids the attempt from NOG to control.
NOG keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

NOG misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, NOG has managed to free his arm - good work.
NOG should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
NOG works his way to full guard. Good work.

NOG looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
NOG is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

NOG throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

NOG has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson stays in close to NOG's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NOG is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but NOG is working from the bottom.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NOG swivels though and keeps the full guard.

NOG looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked NOG up and slammed him! NOG can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control!

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. NOG knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
NOG gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

NOG is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
NOG regains full guard. Nicely done.

NOG is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
NOG regains half guard.

NOG looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NOG tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
NOG trying to control here.
NOG is looking to improve his position.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but NOG keeps working.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but NOG defends it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
NOG with a poor takedown

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in NOG's guard.

NOG has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but NOG is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but NOG is working from the bottom.

NOG throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

NOG escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

NOG looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
NOG is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson scores with a takedown into NOG's guard.

NOG had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jackson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. NOG Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jackson's back instead.

NOG patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
NOG tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.

NOG looking for the choke but no joy.

NOG looking for the choke from the back.

Jackson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if NOG gets his way!

NOG working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

NOG is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in NOG's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.

NOG looking for submissions off his back.
NOG wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

NOG looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. NOG doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.

NOG looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
NOG wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson passes to full mount!

Jackson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
NOG misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

NOG looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson passes NOG's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
NOG tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
NOG is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NOG regains half guard.

NOG actively working from the bottom here.

NOG is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Big NOG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson prevents NOG from getting the reversal.
NOG flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Jackson!