PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Jackson (ranked 4903 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rizzo Ryte (ranked 24562 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Jackson
vs
Ryte

187 cm
23
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darnell Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rizzo Ryte!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ryte moves out of range.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ryte shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Ryte dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Ryte's head and hops out.
Ryte dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Ryte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryte somewhat.
Darnell Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizzo Ryte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Ryte just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryte's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryte.
Ryte tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryte darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Ryte into the cage.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Ryte.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Ryte moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.

Jackson darts in and clinches Ryte up against the cage.
Ryte tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.

Ryte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryte shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryte tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Ryte ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryte tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Ryte trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Ryte tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ryte tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson tries to circle away but Ryte has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ryte is controlling him.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Ryte keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryte up against the cage.
Ryte is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryte jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Ryte around his waist. Ryte gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryte tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryte.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Ryte's legs.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryte misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Ryte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryte dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Ryte's head and hops out.
Ryte avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.

Jackson has managed to clinch.
Ryte tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson stalls.
Ryte tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Ryte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryte managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Ryte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryte missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Ryte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryte manages to avoid it.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ryte with a series of wild strikes but Ryte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Ryte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson with a jab.
Ryte wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryte tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Ryte avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ryte moved out of range.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ryte with a series of wild strikes but Ryte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a low kick but Ryte moves out of range easily.
Darnell Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Ryte shoots in.
Darnell Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizzo Ryte.
Ryte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Darnell Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ryte tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darnell Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson is looking to wear down Ryte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ryte checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Ryte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryte steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryte fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryte doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Ryte lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ryte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Ryte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryte drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ryte misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A jab from Ryte misses.
Ryte doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Ryte tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Ryte checks it.
A lazy body kick from Ryte

and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryte can do to turn this around?

Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ryte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Ryte avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Ryte's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ryte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryte counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Ryte looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ryte sprawls and moves away.
Darnell Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Ryte has the dominant position.
Ryte wants a takedown but no success here.
Darnell Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizzo Ryte.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryte wants a takedown but no success here.

Ryte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Ryte checks it.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Ryte fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ryte blocks a leg kick.
Ryte throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryte, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryte swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Ryte looking to stall.

Ryte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryte shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryte wants a takedown.
Ryte jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rizzo Ryte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ryte fails to pull guard.
Ryte being controlled against the cage.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Jackson!