PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pookie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kaspov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ride The Train. Sergei Kaspov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jackson
vs
Kaspov

195 cm
30
285 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

206 cm
32
289 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pookie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Kaspov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Kaspov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Pookie Jackson has been cut.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaspov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaspov. That did some damage!

Kaspov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Kaspov is controlling him well.

Kaspov seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Kaspov from advancing to side control.

Kaspov is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspov stalling.
Jackson tries to roll over but Kaspov keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaspov 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.
Kaspov controlling from the top position.
Kaspov throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaspov's guard. Nice move by Jackson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the sweep.

Kaspov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kaspov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson stands and throws Kaspov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaspov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kaspov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaspov tries to control but Jackson manages to take his back.
Kaspov tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kaspov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspov is in bad spot here.
Kaspov is still trying to improve position.
Jackson controlling from the back.
Kaspov can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Kaspov manages to turn into his guard.
Kaspov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Pookie Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pookie Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kaspov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Kaspov feints the counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaspov's head.

It looks like Sergei Kaspov has been cut.
Kaspov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaspov. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaspov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaspov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kaspov backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Kaspov.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Kaspov checks it.
Kaspov with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kaspov.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Kaspov loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Kaspov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaspov.
Kaspov tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaspov, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.

Kaspov breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Kaspov.
Sergei Kaspov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaspov moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Kaspov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sergei Kaspov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaspov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaspov.
Kaspov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kaspov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kaspov is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Kaspov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaspov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaspov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Pookie Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaspov. That did some damage!
Kaspov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaspov.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaspov.
Kaspov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaspov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that Kaspov semi-blocks.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Jackson lands a big uppercut and Kaspov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kaspov looks OK. Jackson waves Kaspov back to his feet!

Kaspov is rocked!
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaspov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands with a right and another and another! Kaspov is in big trouble! Jackson lands again and this time it's lights out for Kaspov! A quality knockout there for Jackson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pookie Jackson!
An out of breath Pookie Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.