PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Bagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: oh shit, he's rocking a shirt that says Fuck Russia. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Bagov
vs
Jackson

189 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
213 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction
Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Bagov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rambo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Bagov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bagov wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but Bagov has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bagov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bagov trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Bagov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bagov looking to ground and pound but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bagov looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson wants to control but Bagov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bagov tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Bagov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Bagov throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but Bagov breaks the hold and Jackson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bagov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Bagov!
Ali Bagov is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ali Bagov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.