PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Valesquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeSean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valesquez comes to the cage accompanied by "Ratamahatta" by Sepultura. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Valesquez
vs
Jackson

167 cm
31
142 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

150 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Valesquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, DeSean Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Valesquez with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valesquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valesquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Valesquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson with a jab.
DeSean Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valesquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesquez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valesquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Valesquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Valesquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valesquez somewhat.
Valesquez is breathing heavily.
Jackson jabs at Valesquez's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson is nestled in close to Valesquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson prevents Valesquez from improving his position.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Valesquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson winds up and cracks Valesquez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson working over Valesquez with some ground and pound. Valesquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Valesquez wants to control but Jackson passes into side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Valesquez's legs.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Valesquez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson avoids the attempt from Valesquez to control.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valesquez hang on?
Valesquez is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
Valesquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Valesquez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Valesquez?
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson prevents Valesquez from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Valesquez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Valesquez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Valesquez wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Valesquez is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeSean Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Valesquez gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Valesquez tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valesquez.
Valesquez is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson gets through Valesquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valesquez.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Valesquez's head.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Valesquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Valesquez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Valesquez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Valesquez 's eye.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Valesquez is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson presses Valesquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valesquez tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Valesquez drops back down to his feet.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.

Jackson lands a takedown into guard.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valesquez's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson distracts Valesquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Valesquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pulling down on Valesquez's head to control his posture.
Valesquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valesquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Valesquez keeps moving.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Valesquez's brow.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Valesquez's brow.

Valesquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson cracks Valesquez with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson trying to control but Valesquez is working from the bottom.
Valesquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Valesquez wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Valesquez is working from the bottom.
Valesquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valesquez's head.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Valesquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Valesquez keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson works over Valesquez with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeSean Jackson 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Valesquez moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Valesquez is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson cracks Valesquez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson working Valesquez over with strikes here.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson unloading with bombs!

Valesquez is rocked!
Valesquez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Valesquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Valesquez working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but Valesquez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Valesquez tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
DeSean Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valesquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Valesquez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson working Valesquez over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Valesquez! Jackson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Valesquez and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DeSean Jackson!