PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Fagundes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fagundes
vs
Jackson

203 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

195 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Fagundes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fagundes counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Fagundes moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Fagundes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fagundes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Fagundes gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fagundes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson throws and elbow that misses. Fagundes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Fagundes!
Fagundes stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson wants to control the position but Fagundes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fagundes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson tries to roll over but Fagundes keeps him under control.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fagundes trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fagundes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fagundes wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Fagundes is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson pushes Fagundes off looking to stand but Fagundes dives back in and keeps control.
Fagundes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson tries to kick Fagundes off but Fagundes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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.
Fagundes is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fagundes is now in half guard.
Fagundes prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Fagundes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fagundes is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Renan Fagundes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Jackson shoots in and bounces Fagundes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Fagundes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fagundes prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controls Fagundes momentarily but Fagundes frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fagundes.
Fagundes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fagundes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Fagundes is breathing heavily.
Jackson pulls Fagundes in close to his closed guard and prevents Fagundes from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rashad Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fagundes shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.

Fagundes gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Fagundes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rashad Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fagundes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked

so Fagundes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fagundes won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Fagundes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson controls Fagundes momentarily but Fagundes frees himself.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Fagundes is having none of it.

Fagundes drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Fagundes off! Fagundes jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fagundes is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Fagundes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Fagundes controlling him for the moment.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Fagundes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fagundes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson tries to kick Fagundes off but Fagundes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fagundes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Fagundes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Fagundes is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Fagundes sits in half guard.

Fagundes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson has Fagundes pressed against the cage, preventing Fagundes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes fails to pull guard.
Fagundes fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fagundes.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Renan Fagundes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Jackson.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fagundes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jackson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Fagundes is covering up but some of the strikes from Jackson are getting through and doing damage.
Jackson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Fagundes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fagundes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jackson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fagundes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renan Fagundes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fagundes shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fagundes quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fagundes wants to get back to full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rashad Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jackson misses with a low kick.

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fagundes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fagundes keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fagundes is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Fagundes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Fagundes from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Jackson wriggles free and stands up.

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson prevents Fagundes from standing back up.

Jackson stands up out of the half guard.
Fagundes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fagundes wants it to stay on the feet.
Renan Fagundes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Jackson.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Fagundes is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fagundes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rashad Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Fagundes is having none of it.
Fagundes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson is thwarting Fagundes's attempts to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Fagundes's leg but Fagundes calmly moves out of range.
Jackson cracks the inside of Fagundes's front leg.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fagundes swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked

so Fagundes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rashad Jackson!