PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Jackson (ranked 194 p4p, 23 weight class) and Michail Podolski (ranked 334 p4p, 46 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Green Card. Podolski has chosen Last Ride as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michail Podolski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
Podolski

172 cm
32
147 lbs
21 - 14 - 2

168 cm
31
148 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeShawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Podolski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Podolski counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Podolski misses with a double jab.
Podolski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Podolski staying out of range there.
Jackson moves out of range as Podolski strikes.
Podolski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Podolski! But no joy.
Podolski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Podolski throws a big shot that misses.
Podolski cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Podolski seems unphased.
Podolski moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Podolski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podolski moves away.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Podolski's head back.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Podolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Podolski lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Podolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Podolski misses with a body kick.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Podolski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Podolski lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Podolski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Podolski scrambles back to his feet.
Podolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Podolski lands with a right hand.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Podolski's shoulder, as Podolski tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson blocks the body kick.

Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Podolski on his heels. He'll look to pass Podolski's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Podolski is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Podolski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Podolski is proving a slippery customer.

Jackson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Podolski escapes and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Podolski taking a breather here.
Jackson tries to buck Podolski off but Podolski is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Podolski is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Podolski maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Podolski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson passes Podolski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is looking to stall here but Podolski recovers full guard.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Podolski's brow.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Podolski slips a straight right by Jackson.
Podolski takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Podolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Podolski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Podolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Podolski tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Podolski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Podolski tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson cracks Podolski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy body kick from Podolski
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Podolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Podolski.
Jackson throws a body punch but Podolski moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski misses with a body shot.
Michail Podolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Podolski connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Podolski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Podolski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson checks a low kick from Podolski.
Good shot there by Podolski.
Podolski slips a straight right by Jackson.
Podolski fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Podolski.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Podolski throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Podolski moved out of range.
Podolski looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Podolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Podolski on the side of the head.
Podolski slips a straight right by Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podolski slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Podolski's hands.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Podolski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Podolski throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Podolski misses the jab.
Podolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Podolski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Podolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Podolski punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Podolski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Podolski lands with a good body shot.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Podolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
DeShawn Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Podolski's head but Podolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Podolski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Podolski loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Podolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski counters with a body kick.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Podolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Podolski lands a high kick!
Podolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Podolski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Podolski tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Podolski fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Podolski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Podolski moved out of range nicely.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Podolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Podolski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Podolski loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Podolski misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Podolski misses with a head kick.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Podolski throws a body kick that misses.
Podolski takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podolski throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Podolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Podolski ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Podolski throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Podolski connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Podolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Podolski throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Podolski pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Podolski misses.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Podolski just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Podolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Podolski.
Podolski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Podolski throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Podolski blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Podolski.
Podolski swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Podolski keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Podolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into Podolski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Podolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Podolski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.

Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Podolski has passed into half guard!

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podolski slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeShawn Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Podolski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Podolski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Podolski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Michail Podolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson looking to control.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Podolski defends well.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Podolski is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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 thuds a left hand into Podolski's body.
Podolski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Podolski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Podolski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like DeShawn Jackson has been cut.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Podolski manages to avoid it.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podolski misses with a head kick.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Podolski ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michail Podolski.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!