PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Cervantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emil Cervantes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Cervantes
vs
Jackson

191 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Emil Cervantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Cervantes saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cervantes counters by clinching up.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Cervantes has the dominant position.

Cervantes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cervantes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.

Cervantes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cervantes is controlling him well.
Cervantes lands a few punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson taking a bit of punishment here - Cervantes scoring with strikes.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Cervantes keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cervantes landing a few strikes.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Cervantes keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Cervantes drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face as Cervantes controls the position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

Cervantes is working to tighten his grip on Jackson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jackson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cervantes is really squeezing tight and eventually Jackson passes out! Cervantes breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Emil Cervantes!