PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mishka Medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mishka Medvedev has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Medvedev
vs
Jackson

183 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mishka Medvedev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medvedev tries to clinch up.

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Medvedev sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Medvedev defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Medvedev sees it coming and defends easily.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Medvedev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Medvedev pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.

Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Medvedev is defending well.

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Medvedev sees it coming and defends easily.

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Medvedev has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Medvedev is defending well.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Medvedev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Medvedev sees it coming and defends easily.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Medvedev defends it well.
Medvedev is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!

Jackson has control of Medvedev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Medvedev regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Jackson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Medvedev is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Medvedev and Jackson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Medvedev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Medvedev is looking to clinch.

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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jackson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Medvedev turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Jackson off and cradles Medvedev's limp body as Jackson celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Christopher Jackson!