PBP Commentary

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

Jackson
vs
Nelson

166 cm
25
134 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
148 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oshan Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Azumah Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Oshan Jackson has been cut.
Nelson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Nelson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Jackson lands.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Nelson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nelson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson misses the jab.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Nelson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson punishes Nelson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nelson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Nelson lands with a right hand.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Nelson with an uppercut!
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Nelson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson cracks Nelson with an open hand slap.
Jackson cracks Nelson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson throws a counter combo.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nelson works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nelson. Nelson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Nelson throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Nelson misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azumah Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nelson.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Nelson takes it in his stride.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Nelson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 Oshan Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oshan Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nelson thinking.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination. Nelson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson with a jab.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Jackson throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
And Nelson responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nelson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Jackson thumps Nelson with a low kick.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Nelson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Nelson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson lands a head kick. Nelson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Nelson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
A shot to the body from Nelson misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Nelson throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
As Jackson backs off Nelson throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
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!
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nelson.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Nelson throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Nelson lands a body shot.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oshan Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nelson. Nelson obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oshan Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oshan Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Nelson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Nelson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nelson throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nelson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nelson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nelson's head backwards.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Nelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nelson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a counter high kick but Nelson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Nelson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Nelson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nelson misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Azumah Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson slips a straight right by Nelson.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nelson.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oshan Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Nelson's belly button to the back.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Azumah Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Nelson's ribs.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson slips a jab from Nelson.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Nelson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oshan Jackson.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oshan Jackson!
Oshan Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Azumah Nelson had this to say: 'the slowest learner I have ever had. lol had no chance'.