PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Armand Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitry Jacko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nunez
vs
Jacko

178 cm
19
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armand Nunez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dimitry Jacko!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nunez.
As Nunez backs off Jacko throws a huge counter combo but Nunez manages to avoid it all.
Nunez misses with a takedown attempt - Jacko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacko! But no joy.
Nunez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunez somewhat.
A nice side step and Jacko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nunez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jacko has managed to clinch.
Nunez tries a body shot but Jacko blocks it.
Nunez cracks Jacko with a nice body shot.
Nunez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacko is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacko lands a right hook to the body.
Nunez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jacko counters with a nice body shot.

Nunez closes the distance and clinches.
Nunez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacko's efforts to push away.
Jacko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jacko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nunez has him pressed against the cage.
Jacko is trying to break the clinch but Nunez is controlling him.
Nunez tries to stall but Jacko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Nunez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nunez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Jacko rushes Nunez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jacko lands a hook to the side of the head.

Jacko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jacko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nunez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacko is in Nunez's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jacko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nunez takes a swing at Jacko's ribcage but misses.
Jacko throws out a counter right but Nunez avoids it with no problem.
Nunez misses with a left hand
and Jacko counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nunez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jacko forces Nunez back against the cage and clinches.
Jacko is trying to break free.
Jacko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Jacko.
Jacko lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jacko.
Nunez is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Jacko as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Jacko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacko presses Nunez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nunez keeps control of Jacko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Jacko.
Jacko tries to break free but Nunez pushes him back against the cage.

Nunez breaks from the clinch.

Jacko moves into the clinch successfully.
Jacko stalling against the cage.
Jacko is trying to break the clinch but Nunez is controlling him.
Jacko keeps control of Nunez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jacko prevents Nunez from breaking the clinch.
Jacko is trying to force a seperation but Nunez has the dominant position.

Jacko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacko tries to clinch there but Nunez circles away.
Jacko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Jacko clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nunez landing knees to the body.
Jacko has Nunez pressed against the cage, preventing Nunez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nunez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacko's efforts to push away.

Jacko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacko tries to clinch but Nunez moves out of range.
Nunez is looking for a counter combo.
Nunez has his takedown stuffed
and Jacko counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Jacko has closed the distance and engaged Nunez in a clinch.
Nunez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jacko walks away with a smile on his face. Nunez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Jacko darts in and clinches Nunez up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitry Jacko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nunez fails in his attempt to clinch.

Nunez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jacko to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Nunez wriggles free and stands up.

Nunez clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez stalling.

Nunez pulls Jacko into guard.
Jacko is fighting to break Nunez's control of his arms but Nunez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Jacko gets to his feet - Nunez follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacko gets a takedown into half guard.
Nunez wants to get back to full guard.

Jacko stands up out of the half guard.
Jacko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nunez is looking to clinch.
Nunez tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacko is looking for the big counter here.
Armand Nunez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jacko looking to score a takedown here. Nunez is defending well but Jacko drives through and ends up in Nunez's guard.
Jacko wants to stand but Nunez is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nunez swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacko.

Nunez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jacko to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Jacko stands and steps away. Nunez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Nunez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nunez fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunez circles away from the clinch attempt.

Nunez has Jacko up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacko misses with an elbow over the top.
Dimitry Jacko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nunez can't find room to land a body shot as Jacko controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nunez wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacko is trying to break the clinch but Nunez is controlling him.
Nunez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunez tries to score a body lock takedown but Jacko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nunez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jacko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Jacko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacko's efforts to push away.
Jacko tries to break free but Nunez pushes him back against the cage.
Jacko has had enough of the clinch but Nunez keeps him there for the moment.
Jacko scores with a hook to the body.
Jacko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jacko wants to get back to striking at distance but Nunez won't allow it.
Nunez has Jacko pressed against the cage, preventing Jacko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jacko is trying to push Nunez away but Nunez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dimitry Jacko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jacko moves into the clinch.
Jacko is looking to break free of the clinch but Nunez has double underhooks.
Jacko tries to break the clinch but Nunez is controlling the position.
Jacko avoiding damage as Nunez throws knees to the body.
Jacko letting Nunez take a breather here.

Nunez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacko throws a right and a left that Nunez avoids nicely.
Nunez fails with an attempt to clinch.

Jacko moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nunez manages to break the clinch.
Nunez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacko pinned against the cage. Jacko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nunez's guard.

Jacko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nunez, up you get!

Nunez looking to score a takedown here. Jacko is defending well but Nunez drives through and ends up in Jacko's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Jacko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jacko pushes Nunez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacko lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacko can't break the clinch.

Nunez breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nunez tries to work over Jacko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nunez is trying to push Jacko away but Jacko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jacko lands an uppercut.
Jacko has had enough of the clinch but Nunez keeps him there for the moment.
Nunez prevents Jacko from breaking the clinch.
Nunez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nunez tries to pull guard but Jacko won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacko is looking to break free of the clinch but Nunez has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jacko.
Jacko can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jacko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jacko presses Nunez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Jacko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez prevents Jacko from breaking the clinch.
Jacko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jacko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimitry Jacko seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Jacko rushes Nunez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jacko.
Nunez is trying to stall.
Nunez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nunez seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Jacko is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Jacko can't break the clinch.
Jacko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jacko scores with a hook to the body.
Jacko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nunez avoids it.
Jacko lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jacko cracks Nunez with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nunez is trying to stall.
Jacko lands a body shot.
Jacko working hard to break the clinch.
Jacko managing to block the knees to the body from Nunez.
Jacko is looking to break free of the clinch but Nunez has double underhooks.
Jacko lands a shot to the body.
Jacko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jacko wants to get back to striking at distance but Nunez won't allow it.
Nunez jumps guard but Jacko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jacko tries to break the clinch but Nunez is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Jacko.

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

Jacko forces Nunez back against the cage and clinches.
Armand Nunez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimitry Jacko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jacko stalling against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitry Jacko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jacko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitry Jacko!