PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santos Belovic (ranked 8163 p4p, 568 weight class) and Avery Jackson (ranked 8348 p4p, 571 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belovic
vs
Jackson

170 cm
26
168 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

169 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Aspire Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Santos Belovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avery Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belovic as he avoids it easily.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Belovic sprawls well.
Belovic tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Santos Belovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Jackson.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Belovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belovic throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Belovic sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Belovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Belovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jackson rushes Belovic and presses him up against the cage.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Belovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belovic after a bit of a struggle.
Belovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.

Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Belovic to the mat.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson controlling Belovic's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Belovic from controlling successfully.
Belovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson is pulling down on Belovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Belovic, at least for the moment.
Belovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belovic throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.

Jackson has his feet on Belovic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belovic defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Belovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Belovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Belovic is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Belovic throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Belovic keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belovic misses with a looping left.

Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.

Jackson stands up and waves to Belovic to follow him.
Belovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Belovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Belovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belovic sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Belovic avoids it this time.
Belovic leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belovic off to one side.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Belovic sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Belovic shoots in.

Jackson has managed to clinch.

Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson trying to strike off his back.
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.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Jackson has his foot on Belovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.

Jackson has his foot on Belovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belovic wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Belovic throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Avery Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Belovic ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belovic but Belovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belovic is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Belovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos Belovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Jackson.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Belovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belovic stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belovic shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belovic takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Belovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belovic wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.

Belovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson stops Belovic from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Belovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belovic.
Belovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos Belovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Belovic scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Belovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Belovic does no damage.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belovic defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Belovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belovic being controlled here, momentarily.

Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Belovic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Belovic has escaped and now he's on top!

Belovic trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Belovic lands a couple of elbows.
Belovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Belovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Jackson has Belovic pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belovic wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Belovic defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santos Belovic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Belovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Belovic looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belovic slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Belovic throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belovic's waist but Belovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Santos Belovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Jackson.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Belovic shoots in.
Jackson feints a counter leg kick.
Jackson shoots in but Belovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves out of range as Belovic strikes.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Belovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belovic continues to drive forward.
Belovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belovic. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belovic misses with a jab, cross combination.

Belovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belovic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belovic is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belovic's back!
Belovic is trying to stand back up.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belovic is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Jackson.

Belovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Belovic tries to break free.
Belovic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Belovic avoids the strikes from Jackson.
Belovic is trying to stand back up.
Jackson is hanging on to Belovic's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
I would not like to be Belovic right now.
Belovic trying to get back to his feet but Jackson is in full control for now.
You can see the frustration on Belovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jackson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Jackson tightening his grip on Belovic, looking for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Avery Jackson!