PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Megadeth - Dialectic Chaos. Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN. Apollo Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dio
vs
Jackson

225 cm
28
289 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

179 cm
27
217 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zack Dio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Dio wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A combination from Dio does no damage.
Dio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Apollo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dio, right into the meat.
Dio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Dio moves away and avoids it.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Dio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dio tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Dio's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dio connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Dio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Dio throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dio is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dio.
Dio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Dio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Dio misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Dio misses the jab.
Dio throws out a powerful jab.
Dio throws a combination that misses

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Dio fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Dio blocks nicely.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dio's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson passes Dio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dio keeps working.
Dio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dio punching from the bottom.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dio is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dio trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Dio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Dio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dio trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dio wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio trying to control here.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dio is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dio sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
Jackson lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dio tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dio bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jackson and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Jackson!
A very excited looking Apollo Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.