PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Jackson has chosen Out Here Grindin-DJ Khaled as his entrance music. Darius Jackson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Jackson

180 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Apocalypse Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darius Jackson misses with a low kick as Demarcus Jackson jumps back.

Demarcus Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Demarcus Jackson stops Darius Jackson from standing up.
Demarcus Jackson trying to control but Darius Jackson is working from the bottom.
Darius Jackson wants to stand up but Demarcus Jackson is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.
Demarcus Jackson wants to control from the top but Darius Jackson keeps moving.
Darius Jackson wants to stand but Demarcus Jackson is controlling the position.
Demarcus Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darius Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Darius Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Demarcus Jackson is controlling him.
Demarcus Jackson 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.
Darius Jackson looks gassed!
Demarcus Jackson advances to half guard.
Demarcus Jackson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Darius Jackson to regain full guard.
Demarcus Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darius Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Demarcus Jackson works over Darius Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Darius Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Demarcus Jackson is controlling him.
Darius Jackson keeping moving, preventing Demarcus Jackson from controlling successfully.

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.
Demarcus Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Demarcus Jackson passes into half guard.
Demarcus Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Darius Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Demarcus Jackson.
Darius Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Demarcus Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Demarcus Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarcus Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Darius Jackson has hold of Demarcus Jackson's hands but Demarcus Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Darius Jackson is not content to let Demarcus Jackson control the position.
Darius Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Demarcus Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Darius Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Demarcus Jackson wants to control but Darius Jackson is keeping him busy.
Darius Jackson is trying to stand back up but Demarcus Jackson is controlling him

Demarcus Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Darius Jackson is trying to stand up here but Demarcus Jackson is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarcus Jackson wants to control but Darius Jackson is keeping him busy.
Demarcus Jackson is really struggling to control Darius Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Demarcus Jackson.
Darius Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Demarcus Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darius Jackson.

Demarcus Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Darius Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demarcus Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Darius Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Darius Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darius Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demarcus Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Darius Jackson.

Demarcus Jackson instigates a clinch.
Demarcus Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Darius Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Demarcus Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darius Jackson.

Demarcus Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Demarcus Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Darius Jackson is keeping busy.
Darius Jackson fails to pull guard.

Demarcus Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Demarcus Jackson manages to end up in side control.
Darius Jackson is pushing Demarcus Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Demarcus Jackson 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.
Demarcus Jackson working the ground and pound.
Demarcus Jackson working the strikes but Darius Jackson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Darius Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarcus Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Demarcus Jackson throwing shots but Darius Jackson is blocking nicely.
Demarcus Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Demarcus Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Demarcus Jackson trying to control the action but Darius Jackson is working from the bottom.
Demarcus Jackson prevents Darius Jackson from standing back up.

Darius Jackson has one foot on Demarcus Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Demarcus Jackson dodges the punch combination from Darius Jackson.
Demarcus Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Darius Jackson.
A nice combination there by Darius Jackson.

Demarcus Jackson is rocked!
Darius Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Demarcus Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demarcus Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demarcus Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Darius Jackson shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Darius Jackson misses.
Darius Jackson throws a series of punches but Demarcus Jackson moves out of range.
Demarcus Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Demarcus Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darius Jackson.

Demarcus Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Darius Jackson's guard.
Demarcus Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Darius Jackson wants to stand but Demarcus Jackson is controlling the position.
Demarcus Jackson distracts Darius Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Demarcus Jackson wants to control from the top but Darius Jackson keeps moving.
Demarcus Jackson pushing down on Darius Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Demarcus Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Darius Jackson's head.
Demarcus Jackson stops Darius Jackson from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarcus Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Darius Jackson defending well though.
Demarcus Jackson trying to control the action but Darius Jackson is working from the bottom.
Darius Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Demarcus Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Demarcus Jackson thows a huge punch but Darius Jackson dodges it nicely.
Demarcus Jackson not doing much here.
Demarcus Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Darius Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Demarcus Jackson.
Demarcus Jackson prevents Darius Jackson from standing back up.
Demarcus Jackson trying to pass the guard but Darius Jackson defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Demarcus Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Demarcus Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Darius Jackson is defending well.
Demarcus Jackson throws a strike but Darius Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Demarcus Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Demarcus Jackson wants to pass the guard but Darius Jackson is keeping the position.
Demarcus Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darius Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Demarcus Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Demarcus Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Darius Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Demarcus Jackson has Darius Jackson in his guard.
Darius Jackson tries to stand but Demarcus Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demarcus Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Demarcus Jackson tries to clinch up but Darius Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Darius Jackson.
Demarcus Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Demarcus Jackson has Darius Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Darius Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Demarcus Jackson smiles and moves away.
Darius Jackson throws a leg kick but Demarcus Jackson moved away.
Darius Jackson swinging wilding here.
Darius Jackson is looking to chop away at Demarcus Jackson's legs.

Demarcus Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Darius Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Demarcus Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.

Demarcus Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Demarcus Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demarcus Jackson working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarcus Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Darius Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Demarcus Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Demarcus Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Demarcus Jackson wants to control but Darius Jackson is keeping him busy.
Demarcus Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Darius Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Darius Jackson pushes Demarcus Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Demarcus Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Demarcus Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.

Demarcus Jackson stands up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Darius Jackson!
Demarcus Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Darius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darius Jackson throws a right hand that Demarcus Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Demarcus Jackson also avoids with ease.
Demarcus Jackson fails to land the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Demarcus Jackson checks a leg kick.
Demarcus Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darius Jackson drops Demarcus Jackson with a right and a left! Darius Jackson comes rushing in but Demarcus Jackson regains his composure and manages to keep Darius Jackson in guard.

It looks like Demarcus Jackson has been cut.
Demarcus Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darius Jackson's guard.
Demarcus Jackson trying to control but Darius Jackson is working from the bottom.
Demarcus Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.

Darius Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darius Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Demarcus Jackson is controlling him.
Demarcus Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darius Jackson keeping moving, preventing Demarcus Jackson from controlling successfully.
Darius Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Demarcus Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darius Jackson is looking to stand up but Demarcus Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Demarcus Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Demarcus Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darius Jackson is looking to stand up but Demarcus Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Darius Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Demarcus Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Darius Jackson wants to stand but Demarcus Jackson is controlling the position.
Demarcus Jackson postures up in Darius Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Darius Jackson blocks it.
Demarcus Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Demarcus Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Darius Jackson parries the strikes from Demarcus Jackson easily there. Demarcus Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Darius Jackson to escape.
Demarcus Jackson blocks the strikes from Darius Jackson.
Darius Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Darius Jackson throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demarcus Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demarcus 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

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