PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sanouk Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jett Jaggers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairtex kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Illusion-DJ Tiesto. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Fairtex
vs
Jaggers

170 cm
28
150 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

178 cm
30
147 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sanouk Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jett Jaggers!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaggers misses with a hook. Fairtex ducked under it nicely.
Fairtex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaggers.

Jaggers forces Fairtex back against the cage and clinches.
Fairtex lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairtex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaggers blocks it with crossed arms.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fairtex is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jaggers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fairtex fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jaggers lands a jab to Fairtex's midsection.
Jaggers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fairtex misses with a low kick.
Jaggers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fairtex on the side of the head.
Fairtex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaggers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairtex.
Fairtex avoids the head kick by Jaggers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Fairtex finds it's target.
Fairtex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairtex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaggers.
Jaggers misses with a double jab.
Fairtex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaggers manages to avoid it.
Jaggers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fairtex looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaggers is just out of range.

Jaggers has taken the fight to the clinch.

Jaggers manages to break the clinch.

Jaggers clinches with his opponent.
Fairtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fairtex misses with a knee strike.
Fairtex tries a body shot but Jaggers blocks it.
Fairtex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fairtex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaggers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Jaggers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaggers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fairtex is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaggers is controlling him.
Jaggers tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairtex is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaggers works over Fairtex with some ground and pound from guard.
Jaggers won't allow Fairtex to sweep him here.
Jaggers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jaggers won't allow Fairtex to sweep him here.
Fairtex is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaggers is pushing down on Fairtex's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fairtex is fighting to maintain full guard but Jaggers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jaggers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jaggers is trying to control. Fairtex wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaggers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaggers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fairtex is looking to control Jaggers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fairtex avoid being mounted?
Fairtex is refusing to be controlled, as Jaggers sits in half guard.

Jaggers is looking for a kimura but Fairtex is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jaggers to get the leverage.
Fairtex is looking to improve his position.
Jaggers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex pushes Jaggers off looking to stand but Jaggers dives back in and keeps control.
Jaggers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fairtex wants to get back to full guard.
Jaggers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fairtex trying to control but Jaggers postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaggers lands strikes from half guard.
Jaggers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fairtex is trying to stand back up but Jaggers is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaggers controlling the action here.
Fairtex is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jett Jaggers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fairtex misses with a straight right.
Fairtex lands a right hook to the body.
Jaggers cracks Fairtex with an open hand slap.
Fairtex throws a body punch but Jaggers moves out of range.
Fairtex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Jaggers.
Jaggers with a jab.
Jett Jaggers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex looks to land a left hand but Jaggers moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Jaggers misses.
Fairtex is looking to wear down Jaggers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fairtex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaggers misses with a head kick.
Jaggers tries to land a front kick but Fairtex steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fairtex closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jaggers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex avoids it really well and circles away.
Jaggers connects with a leg kick. Fairtex looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaggers misses with a body shot.
Jaggers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jaggers.
Jett Jaggers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fairtex just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fairtex.
Fairtex looks for the body kick but Jaggers saw that one coming.
Jaggers with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaggers.
Fairtex tries to land a leg kick but Jaggers saw it coming and moves away.
Jaggers checks a leg kick nicely.
Fairtex moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaggers avoids the body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fairtex.
A big right from Jaggers misses.
Jaggers takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Jaggers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fairtex checks a leg kick.
Jaggers ducks under a wild hook from Fairtex.
Fairtex slaps away a takedown attempt from Jaggers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Jaggers there.
Fairtex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jaggers.
Fairtex on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fairtex throws the left hand but Jaggers avoids the punch easily.
Fairtex just misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaggers. Jaggers obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Jaggers catches Fairtex right on the button with a cross.
Jaggers shoots in but Fairtex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanouk Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Jaggers.
Fairtex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaggers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaggers avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Jaggers throws a one two combo.

Jaggers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fairtex is looking to escape.
Jaggers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jaggers is thwarting Fairtex's attempts to control the position.
Fairtex tries to get to full guard but Jaggers has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaggers is keen to just control but Fairtex is a slippery customer.
Jaggers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex is trying to get back to full guard.
Jaggers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jaggers throwing shots but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
Jaggers prevents Fairtex from improving his position.
Jaggers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaggers wants to pass to mount but Fairtex is defending the position.
Jaggers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairtex's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jett Jaggers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fairtex tries to land a front kick but Jaggers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaggers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fairtex throws a wild body kick that Jaggers sees coming a mile off.
Jaggers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaggers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairtex but Fairtex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fairtex throws a leg kick that misses.
Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jaggers's calf.
Fairtex throws a lazy right hand but Jaggers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaggers. Fairtex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaggers slips under a jab.
Jaggers misses with a body shot
and Fairtex counters with an outside leg kick.
Fairtex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaggers.
Fairtex throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaggers throws a lazy right hand but Fairtex sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaggers misses with an uppercut. Fairtex saw that one coming.
Fairtex throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaggers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaggers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaggers digs a good hook to Fairtex's body.
Fairtex misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaggers checks a leg kick.
Jaggers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fairtex throws a wild body kick that Jaggers sees coming a mile off.
Jaggers misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Jaggers misses.
Nice defenses there by Fairtex.
Fairtex is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jaggers's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fairtex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanouk Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaggers tries to work over Fairtex's front leg with a kick but Fairtex checks it.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanouk Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaggers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairtex moves away.
Jaggers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fairtex throws a hook to the side of Jaggers's head but Jaggers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaggers misses with an uppercut. Fairtex saw that one coming.
Jaggers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fairtex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaggers manages to avoid it.
Fairtex wants to slow Jaggers down by chopping away at his legs.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex loads up on a big right hand but Jaggers slips the punch.
Jaggers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaggers. Fairtex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaggers lands a two punch combo.
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!
Fairtex pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jaggers is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Jaggers lands.

Jaggers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jaggers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jaggers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jaggers is looking to take a break and control but Fairtex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jaggers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fairtex has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jett Jaggers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fairtex is controlling Jaggers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fairtex slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fairtex working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaggers lands a couple of digs.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet but Jaggers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jaggers advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaggers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fairtex some visible discomfort.
Jaggers lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex is trying to improve his position.
Fairtex is pushing Jaggers's head away, looking to escape. Jaggers manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairtex is not content to let Jaggers control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jett Jaggers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jaggers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jett Jaggers!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jett Jaggers made sure he mentioned ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE), along with how happy he was to win his fight.