PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Fitzmagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fitzmagic
vs
Jackson

170 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fitzmagic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thunder Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson prevents Fitzmagic from breaking the clinch.

Jackson has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Fitzmagic goes down! Jackson pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!

It looks like Ryan Fitzmagic has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzmagic prevents Jackson from moving into mount.

Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fitzmagic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.

Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Fitzmagic manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jackson.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzmagic is keeping the position for now.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzmagic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fitzmagic wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson trying to move into half guard but instead Fitzmagic has managed to sweep!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fitzmagic is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzmagic is proving a slippery customer.

Fitzmagic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fitzmagic has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzmagic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzmagic cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzmagic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fitzmagic wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzmagic lands a couple of digs.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzmagic's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzmagic wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzmagic pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fitzmagic keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thunder Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Fitzmagic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fitzmagic moves out of range of the body kick.

Fitzmagic tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Fitzmagic blocks it.

Fitzmagic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Fitzmagic defends easily.

Jackson has his foot on Fitzmagic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzmagic works his way back into a safe position though.
Fitzmagic landing some decent shots from guard.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzmagic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fitzmagic stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzmagic throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Fitzmagic tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzmagic misses with the combination.
Fitzmagic misses with a series of wild punches.

Fitzmagic takes the fight into the clinch.

Fitzmagic has hold of one of Jackson's legs. Jackson is fighting the takedown attempt but Fitzmagic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fitzmagic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fitzmagic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Jackson has his foot on Fitzmagic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzmagic works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Fitzmagic postures up.

Fitzmagic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitzmagic defends it easily.

Fitzmagic gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fitzmagic drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson jumps guard but Fitzmagic stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzmagic is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzmagic.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Fitzmagic.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzmagic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Fitzmagic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Fitzmagic takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzmagic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzmagic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Fitzmagic is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic working hard to break the clinch.

Fitzmagic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzmagic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzmagic swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.

Fitzmagic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fitzmagic working Jackson over with strikes.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzmagic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fitzmagic wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Ryan Fitzmagic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Fitzmagic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fitzmagic throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Fitzmagic back into the cage.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzmagic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzmagic looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Fitzmagic wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson jumps guard but Fitzmagic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzmagic is blocking nicely.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Fitzmagic manages to get underhooks.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.

Fitzmagic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jackson regains guard.
Fitzmagic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fitzmagic scoring with some ground and pound.
Fitzmagic postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Fitzmagic defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Fitzmagic from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzmagic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzmagic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Fitzmagic gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzmagic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan Fitzmagic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thunder Jackson.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzmagic throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzmagic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzmagic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzmagic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fitzmagic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzmagic misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzmagic as he avoids it easily.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic misses with the combination.

Fitzmagic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Fitzmagic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Jackson looking for subs off his back but Fitzmagic has passed one foot through into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fitzmagic connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fitzmagic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fitzmagic's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Fitzmagic is controlling Jackson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Thunder Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzmagic is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Fitzmagic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fitzmagic 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Thunder Jackson!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Thunder Jackson!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Thunder Jackson!

Thunder Jackson wins by unanimous decision!