PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roye Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roye Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jackson
vs
Rafael

175 cm
21
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

170 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roye Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nando Rafael!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rafael.
Rafael scores with a jab to the jaw.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rafael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rafael lands a left hand.
Rafael softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rafael lands a left hand.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Rafael is controlling the position.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
A short left from Rafael.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rafael lands with a left to the head.
Rafael blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rafael manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Rafael on the inside.
Rafael scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rafael.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Rafael digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rafael lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Rafael.
A left hand lands to the body for Rafael.
Rafael effectively controlling the action here.
Rafael throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rafael.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rafael has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Rafael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rafael lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rafael.
Rafael lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rafael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rafael is struggling to control the position.
Rafael digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Rafael.
Rafael is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rafael lands with a short shot to the head.
Rafael scores with a shoulder strike.
Rafael lands a right hand.
Rafael lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rafael lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rafael scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rafael working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rafael lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rafael lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rafael.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rafael.
A right handed body shot lands from Rafael.
Rafael pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Rafael to work.
Rafael receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rafael lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rafael - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rafael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rafael effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nando Rafael.
Rafael plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rafael chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rafael throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rafael lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Rafael. Rafael maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rafael.
A short uppercut from Rafael.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rafael.
A body shot lands from Rafael.
Rafael lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rafael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nando Rafael dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rafael moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Rafael.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rafael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Rafael gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rafael lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rafael lands a nice uppercut.
Rafael softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rafael.
Rafael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rafael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rafael lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rafael lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael taking a breather.
Rafael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rafael throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rafael scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rafael stalling in the clinch.
Rafael lands a nice uppercut.
Rafael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rafael is stalling here.
Rafael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rafael.
Rafael has Jackson pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nando Rafael.
Rafael thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Rafael clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rafael.
Rafael scores with a shoulder strike.
Rafael stalling.
Rafael scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rafael stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Rafael's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rafael lands with a light punch inside.
Rafael scores with a shoulder strike.
Rafael scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rafael.
Rafael lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rafael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Rafael.
Nando Rafael seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rafael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael lands a left hand.
Rafael softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Jackson is rocked!
Rafael's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Rafael.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rafael scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rafael stalling the fight.
A short left from Rafael.
Rafael lands a right hand.
Rafael cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Rafael lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nando Rafael.
Rafael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rafael as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nando Rafael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rafael uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Rafael lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Rafael takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rafael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Rafael clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rafael lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael is struggling to control the position.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Rafael lands a right hand.
Rafael lands a right hand.
Rafael digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Rafael works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rafael lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Rafael.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short right from Rafael on the inside.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Rafael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rafael taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rafael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rafael scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rafael lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rafael.
A short right from Rafael on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rafael.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Rafael working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rafael lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rafael is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Rafael pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rafael lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Rafael.
A good leg kick by Rafael.
Nando Rafael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rafael lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Rafael connects with a solid leg kick.
Rafael lands a front kick.

Rafael drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Rafael leaning against his opponent.
Rafael throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Rafael has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Rafael lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rafael lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rafael lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Rafael lands a nice uppercut.
Rafael lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Rafael lands with a left to the head.
Rafael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rafael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Rafael.
Rafael controlling the action here for a moment.
Rafael lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nando Rafael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rafael lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rafael lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roye Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nando Rafael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rafael 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nando Rafael!