PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paljas Uneksija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uneksija has chosen Ozzy Osbourne - Hellraiser as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jackson
vs
Uneksija

177 cm
20
176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
172 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DeAndre Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paljas Uneksija!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uneksija throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Uneksija.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uneksija displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Uneksija misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Uneksija.
A slow jab from Uneksija misses its intended target.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uneksija manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Uneksija and move into the clinch.
Uneksija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uneksija misses with a double jab

and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uneksija is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.

Uneksija breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uneksija punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Uneksija, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Uneksija against the cage but Uneksija circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uneksija throws a combination that misses

and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Uneksija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Uneksija sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paljas Uneksija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uneksija fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Uneksija lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Uneksija misses with a lunging right hand

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uneksija preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uneksija can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Uneksija wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Uneksija.
Uneksija misses the jab.
Uneksija misses the body punch

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Uneksija fights it but they end up in guard.
Uneksija preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uneksija can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uneksija is keeping the position for now.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paljas Uneksija 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.

Uneksija displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Uneksija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Uneksija as Jackson shoots in.
Uneksija scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Uneksija misses the target.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Uneksija. Those never looked like landing.
Uneksija lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uneksija misses with a looping left.
Uneksija finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Uneksija does it's job there.
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!
Uneksija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Uneksija throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
A big right from Uneksija misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uneksija throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Uneksija looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uneksija uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Uneksija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Uneksija with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uneksija misses with a shot to the body

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is taking a breather. Uneksija says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson stalling.
Further stalling from Jackson.

Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Uneksija to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uneksija misses with a few strikes there.
Uneksija connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uneksija throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Uneksija.
Uneksija looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Uneksija moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Uneksija napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson just content to control the position.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Uneksija for as long as he can get away with.
Uneksija is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson just content to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jackson.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paljas Uneksija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Uneksija misses with a double jab

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Uneksija's legs.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Uneksija is avoiding damage well.
Jackson takes a little break here. Uneksija wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Uneksija get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uneksija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Uneksija is quick to defend against it.
Danga de danga de dang - Uneksija scores with a four punch combination!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Uneksija, which made it look bad.
Uneksija misses with a two punch combination.
Uneksija misses with the combination.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Uneksija breaks away and moves out of range.
Uneksija looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uneksija.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Uneksija slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A low kick from Uneksija is predictable there

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson stays in close to Uneksija's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeAndre Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson continues to stall.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Uneksija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Uneksija connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Uneksija misses the jab.
Uneksija goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A low kick from Uneksija misses

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uneksija won't be happy with that.
Jackson staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working Uneksija over with some ground and pound from side control.
Paljas Uneksija is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Uneksija sneaks out the side door and pushes Jackson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson slips a jab from Uneksija.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uneksija throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
DeAndre Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paljas Uneksija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uneksija winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paljas Uneksija!
After winning the bout, Paljas Uneksija thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.