PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Bremner (ranked 3002 p4p, 2675 weight class) and Demarcus Jackson (ranked 295 p4p, 260 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Demarcus Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bremner
vs
Jackson

177 cm
21
150
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
154
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Savage Fightwear
Conviction

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaxon Bremner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demarcus Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bremner shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Bremner tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Bremner backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Bremner manages to avoid it all.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Bremner on that attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Bremner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Bremner uses good head movement to avoid it.

Bremner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
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.
Bremner is stalling in the full guard.

Jackson has his foot on Bremner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bremner works his way back into a safe position though.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Bremner defends easily.
Bremner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bremner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson tries to kick Bremner off but Bremner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to escape back to his feet but Bremner uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Bremner works to advance to full mount. Jackson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bremner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson wants to control but Bremner is having none of it.
Bremner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Bremner isn't that keen on the idea.
Bremner trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Bremner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson tries to hold on but Bremner pushes him away.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Bremner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bremner controlling from mount.

Bremner working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is in no mood to give up.
Bremner looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bremner content just to control the position here.

Bremner has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bremner looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Bremner tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Bremner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck for Bremner with that takedown attempt.
Bremner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bremner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Jackson tries to sprawl but Bremner drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Bremner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bremner.
Jackson tries to kick Bremner off but Bremner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bremner pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Bremner is controlling well.
Bremner controlling the action here.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bremner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bremner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bremner's back!
Jaxon Bremner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Bremner tries to break free.
Bremner trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Bremner manages to turn into his guard.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Bremner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson tries to bench press Bremner off him but Bremner keeps the position.
Bremner controlling the position.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson pushes Bremner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bremner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
Bremner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bremner.
Bremner looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Jackson wants to stand but Bremner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bremner pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson wants to stand but Bremner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet.
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 Jaxon Bremner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bremner looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bremner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bremner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bremner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bremner shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bremner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Bremner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson leaves Bremner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bremner shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Bremner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bremner tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bremner.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Bremner's shoulder, as Bremner tries to avoid the shot.
Jaxon Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Bremner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jaxon Bremner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bremner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Bremner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bremner showed some decent athleticism there.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson gets back to full guard.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Bremner defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bremner content to control rather than advance.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Bremner has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jaxon Bremner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bremner tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bremner stalling.
Jackson won't allow Bremner to pass to mount.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Bremner slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bremner is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Bremner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bremner is defended easily by Jackson.
Demarcus Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Bremner with that takedown attempt.
Bremner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bremner shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Bremner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Bremner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jackson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bremner moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demarcus Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bremner 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Bremner!
Jaxon Bremner very nearly forgot to thank Top Gun Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.