PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Ronaldo

174 cm
21
167 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

168 cm
25
162 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donnie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fat Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Ronaldo, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Ronaldo against the cage but Ronaldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ronaldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
A right-left combo lands from Ronaldo.

It looks like Donnie Jackson has been cut.

Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Ronaldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Ronaldo is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him

Ronaldo has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ronaldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ronaldo tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Ronaldo misses.

Ronaldo tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ronaldo lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ronaldo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ronaldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ronaldo leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Ronaldo loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Ronaldo.
Fat Ronaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ronaldo dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Ronaldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo avoids the body shot from Jackson.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Ronaldo is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ronaldo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson prevents Ronaldo from standing back up.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson trying to control the action but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending it quite comfortably.

Jackson trying to work for an americana but Ronaldo has managed to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fat Ronaldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Ronaldo slips the punch.
Ronaldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fat Ronaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson slips under a jab from Ronaldo.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Ronaldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Ronaldo.
Fat Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Ronaldo. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronaldo scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Ronaldo misses with a head kick.
Ronaldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson avoids the head kick by Ronaldo.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ronaldo scores with a head kick.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Ronaldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ronaldo throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Ronaldo works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson defending well as Ronaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ronaldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fat Ronaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donnie Jackson's cut.
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!

Ronaldo throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ronaldo wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ronaldo which made him look bad.
Ronaldo throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Ronaldo, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Ronaldo against the cage but Ronaldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Ronaldo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronaldo scores with a body shot.
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson moves forwards but Ronaldo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ronaldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ronaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Donnie Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Ronaldo scores with a leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
A jab from Ronaldo misses.
Ronaldo lands a jab-cross combination.

Oooooh!!! Ronaldo has knocked Jackson down with a huge combo! Ronaldo steps away and waves a wobbly Jackson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ronaldo lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
and Ronaldo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jackson! He's just covering up as Ronaldo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fat Ronaldo!