PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sebastien Deveraux was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jackson
vs
Deveraux

174 cm
32
164 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

186 cm
35
176 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Heavy handed

VIRAL COMBAT
Cage Star

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donnie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastien Deveraux!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson rushes Deveraux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deveraux misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Deveraux throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Deveraux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deveraux blocking some punches.
Deveraux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Jackson pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deveraux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deveraux wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deveraux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Deveraux is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Deveraux would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deveraux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deveraux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deveraux trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deveraux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deveraux stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deveraux trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deveraux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Deveraux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deveraux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deveraux works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Deveraux has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson is controlling Deveraux's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Deveraux is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deveraux throws a big elbow that misses.
Deveraux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deveraux is aware though and is defending well.
Deveraux wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Deveraux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Deveraux wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Deveraux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Deveraux from controlling successfully.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deveraux manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Deveraux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Deveraux is retaining full guard.
Jackson stands and throws Deveraux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Deveraux prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Jackson advances to full mount.
Deveraux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes Deveraux's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Deveraux is in trouble.
Jackson struggling to keep hold of the position.

Deveraux is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Jackson off. It looks like it's working - Jackson slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Deveraux displaying calm under pressure there.

Deveraux rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deveraux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Deveraux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deveraux backwards.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Donnie Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Deveraux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Deveraux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donnie Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deveraux is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deveraux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Jackson decides to pull guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deveraux wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jackson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deveraux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deveraux wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Deveraux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deveraux trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has his hands on Deveraux's head, controlling the position.
Deveraux wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Deveraux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deveraux has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Deveraux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Deveraux landing some decent shots from guard.
Deveraux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
Deveraux trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deveraux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deveraux wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deveraux manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deveraux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Deveraux slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deveraux preventing the sweep.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Deveraux from controlling successfully.
Deveraux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deveraux trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sebastien Deveraux wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deveraux throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deveraux closes the distance and clinches.
Deveraux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.

Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Deveraux trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deveraux defends it easily.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deveraux throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deveraux trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Deveraux looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson wants to control for a moment but Deveraux uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Deveraux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deveraux wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Deveraux defends the submission attempt.

Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jackson jumps into side control!
Jackson trying to control the position but Deveraux is working away.

Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Deveraux denies him.

Jackson tries for a kimura but Deveraux is defending well.

Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Deveraux regains half guard.
Donnie Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donnie Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Deveraux working to try and regain half guard.

Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Deveraux has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Jackson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Donnie Jackson made sure he mentioned Bloodlust Horde Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.