PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Jackson (ranked 3945 p4p, 3039 weight class) and Wanderlei Shogun (ranked 494 p4p, 389 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Shogun

194 cm
26
207
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
205
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devon Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wanderlei Shogun!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Devon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tests Shogun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shogun back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shogun tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shogun.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Shogun's body.
Shogun takes one to the chin there.
Shogun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Shogun wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Shogun's ribs.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Shogun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shogun looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Shogun backing up. Shogun nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Jackson . Beautiful body shot.
Shogun takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Shogun should have avoided that one.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shogun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Shogun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Shogun has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shogun has him pressed against the cage.

Shogun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Shogun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Shogun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shogun misses with an attempted mid kick.

Shogun moves into the clinch.
Shogun throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Shogun keeps him there for the moment.

Shogun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Jackson catches Shogun right on the button with a cross.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson .

Shogun manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shogun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Shogun won't let him.
Shogun has his hands on Jackson 's head, controlling the position.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Shogun is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shogun has wrist control.

Shogun is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shogun misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shogun thinking.
Devon Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Shogun moves out of range.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shogun.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
Shogun is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Shogun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shogun has time to react.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Shogun has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shogun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson 's efforts to push away.
Shogun prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Shogun is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Shogun avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson looks to land a combination. Shogun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Shogun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson , pushing him back against the cage.
Shogun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Devon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Shogun.

Shogun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shogun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shogun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Shogun's body.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shogun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shogun takes one to the side of the head.
Shogun misses with the combination.
Shogun throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Shogun doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shogun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shogun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shogun wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shogun.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Shogun misses.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson throws a right hand that Shogun ducks under and follows up with a left that Shogun also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson .

It looks like Wanderlei Shogun has been cut.

Jackson darts in and clinches Shogun up against the cage.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Shogun is controlling the position.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shogun back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shogun swinging wildly here.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Shogun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson tries to bum rush Shogun with a series of wild strikes but Shogun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Jackson clinches.
Shogun tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Shogun has double underhooks.
Shogun is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Devon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Shogun.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shogun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Shogun is looking to clinch.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shogun throws a lazy head kick
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shogun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shogun tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shogun is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shogun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shogun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shogun tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Shogun clinches with his opponent.
Shogun wants a takedown.
Shogun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shogun wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Shogun has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Shogun is rocked!
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shogun is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson steps in with a hook that catches Shogun right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Jackson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Shogun looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Jackson !
Post fight, Devon Jackson took to the microphone: 'I baptized another one '.