PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hasim Bakalakadakastacka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bakalakadakastacka
vs
Jackson

193 cm
24
212 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

183 cm
25
245 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasim Bakalakadakastacka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bakalakadakastacka is trying to improve his position.
Bakalakadakastacka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Jackson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bakalakadakastacka.
Bakalakadakastacka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Bakalakadakastacka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bakalakadakastacka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bakalakadakastacka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bakalakadakastacka actively working from the bottom here.

Bakalakadakastacka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.

Bakalakadakastacka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bakalakadakastacka is breathing heavily.

Bakalakadakastacka looking for submissions off his back.

Bakalakadakastacka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.

Bakalakadakastacka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bakalakadakastacka actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bakalakadakastacka trying to get back to full guard but Jackson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bakalakadakastacka is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean 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.

Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Bakalakadakastacka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Bakalakadakastacka looking for submissions off his back.
Bakalakadakastacka won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bakalakadakastacka is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bakalakadakastacka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.

Jackson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bakalakadakastacka.
Bakalakadakastacka is looking for a sweep.
Bakalakadakastacka is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson just content to control the position.

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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bakalakadakastacka tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bakalakadakastacka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakalakadakastacka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!

Bakalakadakastacka is looking for the choke from the back position but Jackson is controlling his hands well.
Bakalakadakastacka not allowing Jackson to control his hands.

Jackson is having to fend off submission attempts from Bakalakadakastacka, who is looking to sink in the choke. Bakalakadakastacka doesn't have the hooks in though and Jackson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bakalakadakastacka working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
Jackson is looking to advance position but Bakalakadakastacka won't allow it.

Bakalakadakastacka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bakalakadakastacka to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakalakadakastacka.
Bakalakadakastacka tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bakalakadakastacka's guard now.

Bakalakadakastacka looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bakalakadakastacka is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is pushing down on Bakalakadakastacka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bakalakadakastacka is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bakalakadakastacka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.

Bakalakadakastacka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson stalling.

Bakalakadakastacka actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bakalakadakastacka tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Bakalakadakastacka looking for submissions off his back.

Bakalakadakastacka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.

Bakalakadakastacka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bakalakadakastacka actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Bakalakadakastacka looking for submissions off his back.

Bakalakadakastacka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dean Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bakalakadakastacka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Hasim Bakalakadakastacka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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