PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 801 p4p, 922 weight class) and Luke Jackson (ranked 88 p4p, 99 weight class). Oystenteller comes to the cage accompanied by "You're Having My Baby" by Paul Anka. Luke Jackson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Oystenteller
vs
Jackson

169 cm
30
162
18 - 7 - 0

179 cm
23
162
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

NARCOS
30th Century Beer Store

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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darstknasset Oystenteller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oystenteller throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oystenteller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Oystenteller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oystenteller scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oystenteller ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jab by Jackson.

Oystenteller shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Oystenteller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Oystenteller stops Jackson from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson wants to stand but Oystenteller is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jackson is pulling down on Oystenteller's head to control his posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oystenteller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Oystenteller slips the punch.
Jackson digs a good hook to Oystenteller's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Oystenteller counter with a right hand.

Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oystenteller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson tries to bench press Oystenteller off him but Oystenteller keeps the position.
Jackson is pushing Oystenteller's head away, looking to escape. Oystenteller manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oystenteller is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Oystenteller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson parries the strikes from Oystenteller easily there. Oystenteller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jackson to escape.
Jackson pushes Oystenteller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Oystenteller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Oystenteller keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Oystenteller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Oystenteller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Oystenteller is controlling him well.
Oystenteller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oystenteller cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oystenteller working the ground and pound from side control.
Oystenteller is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Oystenteller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Oystenteller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darstknasset Oystenteller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Oystenteller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Oystenteller tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson throws the left hand but Oystenteller avoids the punch easily.

Oystenteller moves into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to push Oystenteller away but Oystenteller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oystenteller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Oystenteller has the dominant position.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Oystenteller is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oystenteller doesn't seem bothered though.
Oystenteller misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Oystenteller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oystenteller dodges the punch combination from Jackson.

Oystenteller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes Oystenteller off looking to stand but Oystenteller dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson tries to kick Oystenteller off in order to stand up. Oystenteller Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jackson bucks up and tries to throw Oystenteller off but instead Oystenteller has got his back!
Jackson trying to get back to his feet but Oystenteller is in full control for now.
Darstknasset Oystenteller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oystenteller slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Oystenteller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Oystenteller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson trying to get back to his feet but Oystenteller is in full control for now.

Oystenteller working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Oystenteller is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jackson is defending well though. Oystenteller let's go of the attempt for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Oystenteller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
An attempted straight right counter from Oystenteller misses the target.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oystenteller counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Oystenteller moved out of range nicely.
Oystenteller feinted with a counter takedown.
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Oystenteller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Oystenteller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jackson is trying to control Oystenteller's posture but Oystenteller avoids it.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oystenteller's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oystenteller is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Oystenteller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Oystenteller sits in half guard.

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

Jackson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Oystenteller keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Oystenteller jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Oystenteller around his waist. Oystenteller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luke Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Oystenteller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oystenteller slips a straight right by Jackson.
Oystenteller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oystenteller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oystenteller can pounce on him.

Oystenteller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson pulls Oystenteller in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson controls Oystenteller momentarily but Oystenteller frees himself.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Oystenteller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oystenteller tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Oystenteller from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oystenteller throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Oystenteller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oystenteller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Oystenteller 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson wants to stand but Oystenteller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson preventing the sweep.

Oystenteller is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Oystenteller is just out of range.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oystenteller counters with a straight right hand.
Oystenteller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luke Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Oystenteller saw that one coming.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Oystenteller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oystenteller.

Oystenteller pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Oystenteller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oystenteller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson throws a hook but Oystenteller blocks it.
Jackson cracks Oystenteller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller slips under a jab from Jackson.
Oystenteller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oystenteller fails with the takedown.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Oystenteller throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oystenteller slips a jab from Jackson.
Oystenteller fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darstknasset Oystenteller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson with a hook.
Oystenteller misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Jackson!
An out of breath Luke Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Darstknasset Oystenteller had this to say: 'No worries! The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent tested positive for illegal steroids again, so this fight has been declared a No-Contest. Thank you to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.