PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mon Pandamari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Pandamari
vs
Jackson

183 cm
18
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

163 cm
25
139 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mon Pandamari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Pandamari finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pandamari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pandamari misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Pandamari.
Jack Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandamari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pandamari wants it to stay on the feet.
Pandamari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mon Pandamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pandamari sprawls well. Pandamari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson is working for a guillotine from mount but Pandamari frees his head quite easily.

Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pandamari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pandamari looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pandamari tries to roll but Jackson sticks to his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to stick to Pandamari's back but Pandamari is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pandamari.
Pandamari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pandamari tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandamari.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Pandamari circles away easily
and Pandamari counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Pandamari defending well.
Pandamari is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pandamari has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pandamari moves into full guard.

Pandamari working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandamari is trying to get back to full guard.
Pandamari is looking to get back to full guard here but Jackson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pandamari tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Pandamari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Pandamari is trying desperately to improve position.

Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Pandamari defends it well.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pandamari misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson slips under a jab from Pandamari.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandamari throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandamari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mon Pandamari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Pandamari misses.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Pandamari misses with a wild body shot.
Pandamari missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pandamari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pandamari misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Pandamari counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Pandamari sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pandamari, who protects the arm well.
Jackson advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pandamari has worked his arm free - good work by Pandamari!
Jackson is breathing heavily.

Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pandamari is looking for a sweep.
Pandamari is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Pandamari tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson trying to control the action but Pandamari is working from the bottom.

Jackson tries for a kimura but Pandamari is defending well.
Pandamari manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandamari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pandamari.
Jackson won't allow Pandamari to sweep him here.
Pandamari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Pandamari lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Pandamari punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pandamari lands with some strikes.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pandamari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pandamari throws a big shot that misses.
Pandamari throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Pandamari is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson dives in and grabs Pandamari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pandamari pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pandamari.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mon Pandamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pandamari but Pandamari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pandamari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

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 tries to clinch there but Pandamari circles away.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pandamari counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pandamari tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pandamari to the ground. Pandamari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Pandamari sprawls well.
Pandamari looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pandamari counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson slips a straight right by Pandamari.
Pandamari is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pandamari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandamari misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pandamari throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pandamari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pandamari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Pandamari misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mon Pandamari showed his dominance in that final round.
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 John Roberts scores the fight for Jack Jackson!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Jack Jackson!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Jack Jackson!

Jack Jackson wins by unanimous decision!