PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 759 p4p, 82 weight class) and DeShawn Jackson (ranked 611 p4p, 65 weight class). Von Ketler comes into the arena with Bonecracker- Shocore blaring out of the sound system. Jackson has chosen Green Card as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Von Ketler
vs
Jackson

166 cm
31
139 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

172 cm
30
147 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeShawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ketler tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Ketler defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
DeShawn Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Von Ketler drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Von Ketler has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Von Ketler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
Jackson trying to stall but Von Ketler improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Von Ketler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Von Ketler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Von Ketler successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ketler, not yet.

Von Ketler looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

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

Von Ketler 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.
My spies in Team Croatia inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Von Ketler keeps moving.
Von Ketler controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is in close to Von Ketler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson stands up over Von Ketler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Von Ketler looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Ketler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Ketler is retaining full guard.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Ketler has wrist control.
Von Ketler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Ketler swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Ketler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Von Ketler's legs - danger averted.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson passes Von Ketler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Von Ketler defends the submission attempt.
Von Ketler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Von Ketler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Von Ketler tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ketler manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Von Ketler dodges it nicely.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Von Ketler is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Ketler is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Von Ketler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Von Ketler ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range.
Von Ketler lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses

and Von Ketler counters by clinching up.
Von Ketler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Von Ketler.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Ketler.
Jackson pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Ketler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Von Ketler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Von Ketler into the cage.
Von Ketler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler slows down the pace here.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Ketler is looking for a takedown.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Ketler swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Ketler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Von Ketler lands a nice uppercut.
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 lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Jackson tries a body shot but Von Ketler blocks it.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeShawn Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Von Ketler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like DeShawn Jackson has been cut.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Von Ketler controls the action.
A short left from Jackson.
Von Ketler being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Von Ketler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
Von Ketler presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Von Ketler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Von Ketler.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Ketler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson trying to stall but Von Ketler improves his position.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ketler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Von Ketler lands an uppercut.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson gets through Von Ketler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeShawn Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Von Ketler with an uppercut!
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Von Ketler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Von Ketler lands the left hand.
Von Ketler needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Von Ketler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson tests Von Ketler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Ketler lands a two punch combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Von Ketler's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Von Ketler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Von Ketler blocks a jab.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Von Ketler. Beautiful body shot.
DeShawn Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Von Ketler with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Jackson.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
DeShawn Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Von Ketler backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Ketler manages to avoid it.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ketler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Ketler misses with a two punch combination.
Von Ketler is looking to clinch.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ketler is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson with a jab.
DeShawn Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson cracks Von Ketler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Ketler off the cage and back into range.
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Ketler throws out the jab.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Von Ketler's head but Von Ketler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Ketler feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson cracks Von Ketler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Ketler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson cracks the inside of Von Ketler's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Ketler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eksem Von Ketler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Ketler is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand

and Von Ketler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Von Ketler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Ketler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Von Ketler avoids them all with ease.

Von Ketler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Von Ketler scoring with some ground and pound.
DeShawn Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn Jackson!
DeShawn Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.