PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen The Siberian Express as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Drago

188 cm
20
193 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Cobra Kai Nutrition (NEW 158 OUT)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Drago in a clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson stalling against the cage.

Drago has hold of one of Jackson's legs. Jackson is fighting the takedown attempt but Drago gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jackson pulls Drago in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Drago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drago is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drago has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Drago avoids it.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Drago.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago misses with a hook.
Drago throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Jackson rushes Drago and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to stall but Drago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drago blocks the elbow strike.
Drago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Drago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jimmy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Drago looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Drago.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Drago's face.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Drago tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drago tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Drago drops back down to his feet.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson pushes Drago away with a front kick.

Jackson forces Drago back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Drago is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Drago blocks with his arms.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Drago.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Drago goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jimmy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson trying to stall but Drago improves his position.
Drago takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Drago is blocking nicely.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Drago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Drago is blocking nicely.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Drago is blocking nicely.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Drago avoids the damage to the body.
Drago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Drago blocks with his arms.
Drago goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Drago's takedown attempt.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Drago won't want to take too many of those.
Drago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drago in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Drago's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Drago won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Drago's face.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Drago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drago wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Drago takes a knee to the side of the body.
Drago is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Drago has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Drago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Drago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Drago's takedown attempt.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson working Drago over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drago can't get the takedown.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drago up against the cage.
Drago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson landing knees to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson prevents Drago from breaking the clinch.
Jackson is pushing Drago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Drago has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson just leaning against Drago, taking a breather.
Drago looking for a takedown.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Drago blocks it.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drago blocks it with crossed arms.
Drago is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson is pushing Drago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Drago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago misses with the combination.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Drago.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Drago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Drago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slow jab from Drago misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Drago.
Drago looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson throws a head kick that Drago semi-blocks.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Drago throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Drago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drago takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson has Drago pressed against the cage.
Drago is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson working Drago over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drago up against the cage.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Drago wants a takedown.
Jimmy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Drago's face.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Drago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Drago.
Jackson lands a nice looking body kick.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drago throws out the jab.
Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jimmy Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drago has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drago's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch up.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drago can't get the takedown.
Jimmy Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Drago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Drago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Drago blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Drago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drago steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26

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