PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Aragao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Aragao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
Aragao

165 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Deshawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Aragao!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson connects with a jab.
Aragao looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson lands the left hand.

It looks like Jon Aragao has been cut.
Aragao shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Jackson cracks Aragao with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Aragao looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jackson finish him?

Aragao is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Aragao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aragao wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aragao tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aragao to the ground. Aragao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Aragao, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aragao stuffs the takedown.

Aragao tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aragao.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Aragao.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Aragao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Aragao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aragao to keep the fight standing.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Aragao manages to get underhooks.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aragao just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't break the clinch.

Aragao jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson pushing down on Aragao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Aragao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragao works his way to full guard. Good work.

Aragao is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Aragao sprawls well.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aragao sprawls well. Aragao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Aragao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Aragao unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Aragao's knee but Aragao avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Jackson has managed to clinch.

Jackson jumps guard and drags Aragao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Aragao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Aragao from controlling successfully.
My spies in All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES inform me that Aragao has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Aragao is having none of it.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aragao on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Aragao trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deshawn Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Aragao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jackson instigates a clinch.
Aragao tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Aragao drops back down to his feet.

Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aragao wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson pulls Aragao in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Aragao isn't so interested in that idea.
Aragao is breathing heavily.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson wriggles free and stands up.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Aragao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aragao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aragao avoids a kick to the body.
As Jackson backs off Aragao throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Aragao shows good takedown defense.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Aragao sprawls well.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson jabs Aragao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Aragao moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aragao slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aragao closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Aragao has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aragao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.

Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aragao uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aragao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aragao has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Aragao postures up.
Aragao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Aragao defends easily.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Aragao from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aragao throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Aragao from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aragao uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deshawn Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Aragao's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Aragao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Deshawn Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aragao misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aragao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragao keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aragao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aragao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aragao can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aragao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aragao fails with a takedown attempt.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.

Jackson jumps guard and drags Aragao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Aragao wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Aragao throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragao trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Aragao tries to pass.
Jackson has his hands on Aragao's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Aragao from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Aragao sprawls well.
Deshawn Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Aragao.
Aragao is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson has Aragao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aragao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Jackson pulls Aragao into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragao is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deshawn Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson trying to control the position here.

Aragao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aragao has Jackson in his guard.
Jon Aragao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deshawn Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Aragao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deshawn Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deshawn Jackson!