PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benito Mussolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Joker & The Thief as his entrance music. Jon Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mussolini
vs
Jackson

183 cm
21
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
180 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benito Mussolini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mussolini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Nice shot lands for Mussolini.
Jon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mussolini pinned against the cage. Mussolini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Mussolini.
Mussolini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mussolini throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mussolini lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Jon Jackson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Mussolini. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Mussolini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mussolini thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mussolini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mussolini thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mussolini doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mussolini misses with a wild body shot.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Mussolini lands with a right to the head.

Mussolini breaks from the clinch.
Jackson thumps Mussolini with a low kick.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Mussolini shakes it off.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mussolini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mussolini takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mussolini scores with a hook.
Mussolini ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mussolini thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Mussolini.
Mussolini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Mussolini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mussolini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benito Mussolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook. Mussolini ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Mussolini misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mussolini misses with a body shot
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mussolini tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mussolini was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mussolini moves away.
Mussolini shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mussolini lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Mussolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mussolini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Mussolini works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Mussolini checks it.
Jackson throws a body punch but Mussolini moves out of range.
A cross from Mussolini lands.
Mussolini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Mussolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mussolini.
Mussolini shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mussolini does it's job there.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mussolini enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mussolini manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson looks gassed!
Mussolini keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Mussolini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson has Mussolini pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mussolini wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Mussolini landing some decent shots from guard.
Mussolini preventing the sweep.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mussolini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mussolini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson controlling Mussolini's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mussolini lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Mussolini.
Mussolini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mussolini feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Mussolini then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Mussolini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mussolini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Mussolini jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mussolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benito Mussolini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mussolini connects with a body shot.
Mussolini connects with a single shot there.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mussolini misses with a left hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mussolini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mussolini.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mussolini misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mussolini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mussolini avoids it really well and circles away.
Mussolini lands a nice looking body shot.
Mussolini looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Mussolini avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Mussolini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mussolini lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Mussolini didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mussolini takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mussolini misses with a head kick.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mussolini's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mussolini duly obliges.
Mussolini connects with a jab.
Mussolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mussolini throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Mussolini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
A shot to the liver by Mussolini. Beautiful body shot.
Mussolini lands a nice looking body shot.
Benito Mussolini is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mussolini connects with a looping right hand.
Mussolini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Mussolini throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mussolini avoids it really well and circles away.
Benito Mussolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jackson.
Mussolini works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Mussolini looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mussolini thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Mussolini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mussolini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mussolini winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mussolini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson wants to control but Mussolini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mussolini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Mussolini is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Mussolini trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Mussolini is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson has hold of Mussolini's hands but Mussolini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mussolini trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Mussolini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mussolini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mussolini pinned against the cage. Mussolini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mussolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mussolini throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Mussolini counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mussolini throws a shot to the body.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Mussolini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Mussolini changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mussolini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mussolini working away.
Mussolini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Mussolini in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mussolini misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to bench press Mussolini off him but Mussolini keeps the position.

Mussolini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benito Mussolini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mussolini.
Mussolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mussolini - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mussolini. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mussolini avoids the body shot from Jackson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mussolini.
Mussolini throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mussolini's waist but Mussolini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Mussolini throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mussolini throws a head kick that misses.
Mussolini is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mussolini misses with the combination.
Mussolini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Mussolini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jackson instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mussolini stalling.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mussolini avoids it.
Mussolini can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson letting Mussolini take a breather here.
Mussolini tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mussolini throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Mussolini won't allow it.
Benito Mussolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jackson.
Mussolini blocks an uppercut.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mussolini misses with some punches.
Mussolini throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mussolini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Mussolini digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Mussolini digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Mussolini working aggressively here.
Mussolini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mussolini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mussolini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Mussolini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Mussolini lands with a light punch inside.
Mussolini misses with a knee to the head.
Mussolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mussolini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson has Mussolini pressed against the cage, preventing Mussolini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mussolini misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mussolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson keeps control of Mussolini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mussolini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mussolini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Mussolini's leg. Mussolini is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Mussolini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Mussolini.
Mussolini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Mussolini does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mussolini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mussolini throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Mussolini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
Mussolini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mussolini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mussolini takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.

Mussolini gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Mussolini.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Mussolini won't let him.
Mussolini keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini wants to sweep but no luck.
Mussolini is working hard here to advance position.
Mussolini can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mussolini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mussolini wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mussolini there!
Mussolini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benito Mussolini clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mussolini to the mat! Mussolini manages to get full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mussolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson tries to stand but Mussolini is controlling from the bottom.
Mussolini 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.
Mussolini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mussolini tries to get out of the position.
Jackson is pushing down on Mussolini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mussolini is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mussolini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson decides to return to a standing position.
Mussolini lands a jab to the head.
Mussolini jabs at Jackson's body.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Mussolini is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mussolini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mussolini stalling.
Mussolini trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mussolini lands a nice short elbow.
Mussolini is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Mussolini is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Mussolini from controlling successfully.
Mussolini lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mussolini thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson seems keen to control Mussolini's posture.
Mussolini stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mussolini tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mussolini's guard.
Jackson won't allow Mussolini to sweep him here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mussolini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mussolini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mussolini.
Mussolini wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Mussolini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mussolini preventing the sweep.
Mussolini stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mussolini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Mussolini is proving a slippery customer.
Mussolini is looking to advance position but Jackson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jackson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jackson's cut.
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.

Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mussolini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mussolini lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mussolini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Mussolini lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mussolini throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Mussolini lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Mussolini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Mussolini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mussolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mussolini.
Mussolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mussolini.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mussolini tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Benito Mussolini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is staying active underneath Mussolini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mussolini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mussolini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Mussolini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Mussolini sits in half guard.
Mussolini wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is looking to control Mussolini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mussolini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Mussolini moved away.
Mussolini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Mussolini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mussolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jon Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mussolini tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mussolini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mussolini.
Mussolini scores with a nice strike.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mussolini digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Mussolini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson throws a hook but Mussolini avoids it easily.
Mussolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mussolini moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Benito Mussolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jackson.
Mussolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mussolini scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mussolini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mussolini.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mussolini finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Mussolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mussolini misses with a hook.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mussolini scores with a jab.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mussolini as he jumps to the side.
Mussolini lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mussolini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mussolini throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mussolini wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Mussolini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Mussolini is very close to passing his half guard.
Mussolini trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Mussolini is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mussolini content to control rather than advance.
Benito Mussolini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Benito Mussolini has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benito Mussolini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mussolini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benito Mussolini!
Benito Mussolini retains his welterweight title!