PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira has chosen Fort Minor - Remember The Name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Oliveira

190 cm
26
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jamal Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Oliveira.
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.

Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oliveira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!

Oliveira is looking for a rear naked choke here but Jackson reverses the position brilliantly into Oliveira's guard!

Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson throws a combination. Oliveira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.

Oliveira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Oliveira looks gassed!
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliveira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira wants to control but Jackson passes easily into half guard.
Jackson wants to stand up but Oliveira has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Oliveira won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.

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.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Oliveira's attempt to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Jackson working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jackson trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.

Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Oliveira get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.

Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Oliveira thows a big elbow that misses.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.

Oliveira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.

Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two 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.
Oliveira is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oliveira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Oliveira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Oliveira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Oliveira denies him.

Jackson decides to stand back up.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Oliveira backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Oliveira!
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Jackson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson misses with a head kick.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson passes to full mount!
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oliveira?
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Oliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliveira is looking to escape.
Oliveira is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Oliveira is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Jackson raining down hammerfists from mount.

Jackson working for a submission but Oliveira is keeping him at bay.
Oliveira blocking the ground and pound.
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to control the position but Jackson now has his back.
Jamal Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Oliveira manages to turn into his guard.

Jackson pushes Oliveira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oliveira was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?

Oliveira working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.

Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.

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.
Oliveira controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Oliveira controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Rodrigo Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

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