PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bor Bratovz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bratovz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Andrey Zheleznyakov - Oy, to ne vecher. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bratovz
vs
Jackson

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bor Bratovz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bratovz counters with a right hand to the body.
Bratovz misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Bratovz fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson trying to control but Bratovz is working from the bottom.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Bratovz trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Jackson postures up.
Bratovz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bratovz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Bratovz forces his way into half guard.

Bratovz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratovz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson won't allow Bratovz to pass to mount.
Bratovz wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Bratovz passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bratovz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bratovz unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bratovz.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratovz unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
Jackson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.

Bratovz is persistently looking for the submission but Jackson is defending it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bratovz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bratovz misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bratovz won't be happy with that.
Jackson trying to control the action but Bratovz is working from the bottom.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Bratovz is defending the strikes.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bratovz keeps working.
Bratovz defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Bratovz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bratovz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bratovz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratovz defending against the ground and pound.
Bratovz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson is thwarting Bratovz's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is looking to stall here but Bratovz recovers full guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Bratovz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bratovz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bratovz from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratovz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bratovz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bratovz pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bratovz is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Bratovz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bratovz is working away from the top position though.
Bratovz prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Bratovz is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bratovz.
Bor Bratovz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bratovz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bor Bratovz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Bratovz is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Bratovz is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bratovz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Bratovz keeps moving.
Bratovz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Bratovz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bratovz from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Bratovz tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bor Bratovz just wasn't active enough.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Bratovz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bratovz scores with a jab to the body.
Bratovz throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bratovz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bratovz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson throws a strike but Bratovz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bratovz trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bratovz is one step ahead there.
Bratovz trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bor Bratovz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Bratovz ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and Bratovz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bratovz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Bratovz tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Bratovz wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Bratovz fights it but they end up in guard.
Bratovz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bratovz looking to control.

Bratovz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson postures up in Bratovz's guard and throws a big left but Bratovz blocks it.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Bratovz keeps moving.
Bratovz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bratovz keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Bratovz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Bratovz!
Bratovz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Jackson!