PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Oflifanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Oflifanov

178 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Oflifanov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Oflifanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oflifanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Oflifanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vasily Oflifanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Oflifanov is just out of range.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Oflifanov goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oflifanov.
Tyson Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Oflifanov.

Oflifanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Oflifanov manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Oflifanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oflifanov is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Oflifanov.
Jackson trying to hold on to Oflifanov's head to control him but Oflifanov postures up.

That's two 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.
Oflifanov trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Oflifanov winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Oflifanov has control of the leg.
Oflifanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oflifanov lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oflifanov moves nicely into side control.
Oflifanov trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Oflifanov wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his arm.
Oflifanov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.

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 is looking to get back to his feet here but Oflifanov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jackson's back.
Oflifanov is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Oflifanov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Oflifanov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson.

Oflifanov is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Oflifanov shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oflifanov as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Oflifanov shoots in.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oflifanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasily Oflifanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Oflifanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oflifanov somewhat.
Oflifanov darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Oflifanov into the cage.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Oflifanov circles away.
Jackson shoots in but Oflifanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oflifanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyson Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Oflifanov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oflifanov sprawls well. Oflifanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Oflifanov tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Oflifanov misses.
Sloppy strikes from Oflifanov. Those never looked like landing.
Oflifanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Oflifanov avoids nicely.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Oflifanov shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson thinks about countering with a head kick.

Oflifanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oflifanov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Oflifanov shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Oflifanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oflifanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oflifanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oflifanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Oflifanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oflifanov is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Oflifanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Oflifanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oflifanov is in Jackson's guard.
Jackson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Oflifanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oflifanov wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Oflifanov controlling from the top position.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oflifanov's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oflifanov is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oflifanov is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vasily Oflifanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Oflifanov shoots in.
Oflifanov misses with a wild combination.

Jackson rushes Oflifanov and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson jumps guard but Oflifanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oflifanov fails to pull guard.
Oflifanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyson Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasily Oflifanov.
Oflifanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Oflifanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oflifanov is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Oflifanov avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Oflifanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oflifanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Oflifanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Oflifanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oflifanov dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Oflifanov's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Oflifanov shows good takedown defense.

Oflifanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Oflifanov is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

Oflifanov decides to stand back up.

Oflifanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
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!
Jackson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to kick Oflifanov off but Oflifanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Oflifanov seems content to control.

Oflifanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Oflifanov eventually gives up the hold.
Vasily Oflifanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oflifanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson tries to kick Oflifanov off in order to stand up. Oflifanov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Oflifanov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Oflifanov is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Oflifanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oflifanov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Vasily Oflifanov!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Vasily Oflifanov!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Vasily Oflifanov!

Vasily Oflifanov wins by unanimous decision!