PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oshan Jackson (ranked 3148 p4p, 160 weight class) and Calixto Cardona (ranked 1770 p4p, 99 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jackson
vs
Cardona

166 cm
36
134 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

170 cm
26
149 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oshan Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson dives in and grabs Cardona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cardona pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Cardona misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cardona.
Cardona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson moves out of range as Cardona throws a body kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Cardona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cardona lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.

It looks like Oshan Jackson has been cut.
Cardona lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Welch Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Cardona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cardona finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Nice jab there from Cardona.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cardona sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oshan Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a hook but Cardona blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cardona - that will leave a mark!
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.

Cardona lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Cardona takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson is aggressively charging in as Cardona backs up avoiding any damage. Cardona tosses out a jab and Jackson runs right into it face first! Jackson is out cold! Cardona dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jackson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calixto Cardona!
A very excited looking Calixto Cardona rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Oshan Jackson had this to say: 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.