PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heracles Demi God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Demi God
vs
Jackson

178 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 Montreal, Heracles Demi God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demi God takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Demi God blocks the body kick.

Demi God gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Demi God from advancing position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Demi God stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demi God wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Demi God trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson seems keen to control Demi God's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Darius Jackson.
Demi God misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demi God shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Demi God keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demi God takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Jackson rushes Demi God and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Demi God jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Demi God around his waist. Demi God gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Demi God tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Demi God drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heracles Demi God. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demi God swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Demi God has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Demi God keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Demi God is trying to stall.
Demi God has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson tries to circle away but Demi God has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Demi God keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Demi God tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Demi God is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Demi God has his back to the cage.
Demi God jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Demi God gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Demi God takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson punishes Demi God's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Demi God is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into Demi God's torso.
Demi God is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson catches Demi God with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Darius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Demi God's ribs.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Demi God tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Demi God looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Demi God misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heracles Demi God. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demi God throws a lazy head kick
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Demi God will be more careful next time no doubt.
Demi God looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Demi God circles away and keeps his distance.
Demi God tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a one two! Demi God had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Demi God takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demi God doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Jackson.
Demi God shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Darius Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson jabs at Demi God's body.
Demi God takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Demi God closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Demi God stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Demi God connects with a decent elbow.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson regains half guard, as Demi God was trying to land strikes.
Demi God trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Demi God trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demi God trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Demi God tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson digs a good hook to Demi God's body.
Demi God looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Demi God persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Demi God looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson cracks Demi God with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Demi God attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Demi God rather than just go for the knockout.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Demi God tries to tie him up.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Demi God has him pressed against the cage.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Demi God on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heracles Demi God. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Demi God is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Demi God.
Jackson digs a good hook to Demi God's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demi God shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Demi God's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heracles Demi God is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Demi God checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson works Demi God's body with a nice hook.
Demi God shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demi God takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Demi God shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Demi God's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Demi God shoots in.
Demi God on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Demi God 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Demi God's defenses.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Demi God's ribs.
Demi God wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Demi God's belly button to the back.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Donk. Jackson catches Demi God right on the button with a cross.
Jackson stuns Demi God with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson scores with a one two! Demi God had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Demi God pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Darius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demi God walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Demi God misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demi God looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Demi God tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Demi God walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Demi God fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demi God tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Jackson!
Darius Jackson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.