PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between D J Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Fitzmagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D J Jackson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

J Jackson
vs
Fitzmagic

182 cm
25
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, D J Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fitzmagic!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzmagic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like D J Jackson has been cut.
Fitzmagic swinging wildly here.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzmagic's head.
Fitzmagic keeping control of the position.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzmagic defending well though.
Fitzmagic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Fitzmagic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Fitzmagic defends the submission attempt.
Fitzmagic tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Fitzmagic is working from the bottom.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fitzmagic is looking to escape.
Jackson working Fitzmagic over with strikes.
Jackson throwing shots but Fitzmagic is blocking nicely.
Fitzmagic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzmagic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fitzmagic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fitzmagic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fitzmagic dives on top into guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Fitzmagic throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitzmagic trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Fitzmagic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fitzmagic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fitzmagic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitzmagic throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fitzmagic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fitzmagic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fitzmagic tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Fitzmagic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fitzmagic tries to stand and escape but Jackson is controlling the position.
Fitzmagic thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fitzmagic is working for a submission of some sort.
Fitzmagic wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fitzmagic trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Fitzmagic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D J Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fitzmagic lands a hook that stumbles Jackson back into the cage. Fitzmagic follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jackson to the canvas! Fitzmagic pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jackson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ryan Fitzmagic!