PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gage Gagnetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gagnetti's choice of entrance music: Voodoo People - Pendulum Remix. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Gagnetti

164 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
166 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gage Gagnetti!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Gagnetti saw it coming and moves away.
Gagnetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Gagnetti slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson throws a jab when Gagnetti was well out of range.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gagnetti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gagnetti struggling a bit here.
Gagnetti is looking for a sweep.
Gagnetti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gagnetti prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Gagnetti working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gagnetti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gagnetti is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Gagnetti is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gagnetti lands a nice short elbow.
Gagnetti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Gagnetti is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gagnetti to get the leverage.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Gagnetti is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.

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.
Jackson is staying active underneath Gagnetti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Gagnetti has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jackson regains half guard.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Gagnetti has passed into side control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gagnetti cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Gagnetti connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Gagnetti with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gagnetti avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gagnetti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Gagnetti working Jackson over with strikes.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is staying active underneath Gagnetti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Gagnetti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gagnetti is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is not content to let Gagnetti control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gagnetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gagnetti throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Gagnetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Gagnetti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Gagnetti.
Gagnetti throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gagnetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Gagnetti dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gagnetti, right into the meat.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Gage Gagnetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Gagnetti ducks down to avoid it.
Gagnetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Gagnetti tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gagnetti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gagnetti slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Gagnetti.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gagnetti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gagnetti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gagnetti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gagnetti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gagnetti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gagnetti is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gagnetti has his back to the cage.
Gagnetti lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Joe Jackson has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gagnetti pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Gagnetti both land. Nice combination.
Gagnetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gagnetti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Jackson is rocked!

Gagnetti cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jackson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gagnetti finish him?
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gagnetti connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Jackson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Gagnetti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gage Gagnetti!