PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't be Touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Quinton Jackson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Djurdjevic
vs
Jackson

194 cm
31
216 lbs
21 - 13 - 2

185 cm
35
220 lbs
26 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Adis Djurdjevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djurdjevic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Djurdjevic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Djurdjevic tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Djurdjevic wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson working Djurdjevic over with strikes.
Djurdjevic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sali, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jackson is thwarting Djurdjevic's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but Djurdjevic is blocking nicely.
Djurdjevic is looking to get back to full guard here but Jackson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Djurdjevic trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Djurdjevic is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Djurdjevic blocks the move with his legs.
Djurdjevic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jackson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Djurdjevic wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Djurdjevic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Djurdjevic tightening his grip on Jackson, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.

Jackson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Djurdjevic gets his way!

Djurdjevic has managed to slip his arm under Jackson's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jackson is tapping out! Submission win for Djurdjevic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adis Djurdjevic!
Adis Djurdjevic gave a mention to Cripplers Corner in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).