PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Jackson (ranked 4680 p4p, 388 weight class) and Dinislam Gazimagomedov (ranked 4754 p4p, 461 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Gazimagomedov

166 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrell Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dinislam Gazimagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson feints and as Gazimagomedov raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson trying to control but Gazimagomedov is working from the bottom.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Gazimagomedov blocks nicely.
Gazimagomedov looking to control.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson works over Gazimagomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazimagomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Gazimagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Gazimagomedov!

Gazimagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson controlling the position.
Gazimagomedov preventing the sweep.
Gazimagomedov content to stall in guard here.

Gazimagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gazimagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Gazimagomedov trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gazimagomedov trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Gazimagomedov throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.

Gazimagomedov is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Gazimagomedov looking to control.
Gazimagomedov has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazimagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gazimagomedov keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gazimagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gazimagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Jackson passes into half guard.
Gazimagomedov trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Gazimagomedov is having none of it.
Gazimagomedov is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gazimagomedov avoid being mounted?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gazimagomedov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jackson manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gazimagomedov?
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Gazimagomedov is rocked!
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gazimagomedov is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gazimagomedov?
Jackson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Gazimagomedov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jackson and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrell Jackson!