PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Omar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Magerramov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Magerramov

162 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Magerramov!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magerramov circles away.
Jackson dives in and grabs Magerramov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magerramov pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Magerramov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magerramov looks gassed!
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Magerramov, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Magerramov against the cage but Magerramov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in but Magerramov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Magerramov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Magerramov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a leg kick

and Magerramov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magerramov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Magerramov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Magerramov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Magerramov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magerramov avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Magerramov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson keeping hold of Magerramov's head, controlling as best he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magerramov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Jackson pulls Magerramov in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Magerramov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Magerramov sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magerramov sprawls well. Magerramov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt

and Magerramov counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Magerramov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magerramov throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magerramov's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Omar Jackson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson fails with the takedown

and Magerramov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Magerramov throws a strike there. Jackson manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magerramov stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is pulling down on Magerramov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magerramov, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to stand up but Magerramov is controlling him.
Magerramov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magerramov throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson trying to control but Magerramov is working from the bottom.

Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magerramov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magerramov throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Magerramov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Magerramov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magerramov is one step ahead there.
Magerramov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magerramov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Magerramov can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magerramov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Magerramov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magerramov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Magerramov wants to stall.
Magerramov is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magerramov down to the mat. Magerramov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magerramov but Magerramov pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jackson swings around for an armbar but Magerramov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magerramov throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magerramov's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Magerramov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Omar Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magerramov but Magerramov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson fails with the takedown

and Magerramov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magerramov.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magerramov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magerramov has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Jackson can't get the takedown.

Magerramov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magerramov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with the takedown

and Magerramov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magerramov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magerramov is working away from the top position though.
Magerramov throws a strike but Jackson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magerramov.
Boris Magerramov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magerramov throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magerramov's guard. Nice move by Jackson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Magerramov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Magerramov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magerramov throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Magerramov keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson prevents Magerramov from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Magerramov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stands and throws Magerramov's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Jackson stands up.
Jackson shoots in but Magerramov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Magerramov sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boris Magerramov.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

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