PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cudlitz (ranked 5065 p4p, 4966 weight class) and DeAndre Jackson (ranked 620 p4p, 609 weight class). Michael Cudlitz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cudlitz
vs
Jackson

183 cm
18
190
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
194
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Las Vegas, Michael Cudlitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DeAndre Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cudlitz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Cudlitz persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Cudlitz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cudlitz somewhat.
Cudlitz misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Cudlitz avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cudlitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cudlitz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Cudlitz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cudlitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cudlitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cudlitz wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudlitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cudlitz.
Jackson has control of Cudlitz's left arm, preventing Cudlitz from doing any damage.
Cudlitz forces his way into half guard.
Cudlitz trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Cudlitz 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cudlitz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cudlitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cudlitz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cudlitz working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cudlitz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cudlitz wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is staying active underneath Cudlitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Cudlitz sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Cudlitz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Jackson is wriggling around but Cudlitz manages to pass to half guard.

Cudlitz thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Cudlitz is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cudlitz controlling the action here.
Cudlitz thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cudlitz wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Cudlitz throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Cudlitz is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cudlitz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cudlitz uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Jackson really wants to buck Cudlitz off and get back to his feet.
Cudlitz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cudlitz lands a big elbow.
Cudlitz lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cudlitz.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Cudlitz isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cudlitz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cudlitz unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cudlitz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cudlitz lands a big elbow.
Cudlitz landing punches.
Cudlitz prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Cudlitz landing shots from mount.
Cudlitz looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cudlitz.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
A nice elbow there by Cudlitz.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Cudlitz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cudlitz unloading with bombs!
Cudlitz wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Cudlitz throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Cudlitz unloading with bombs!
Cudlitz avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Cudlitz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cudlitz working Jackson over with strikes here.
Jackson tries to buck Cudlitz off but he can't manage it.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Cudlitz landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cudlitz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cudlitz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Cudlitz loaded up on that one.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cudlitz wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cudlitz wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Cudlitz punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cudlitz controlling the position easily from mount.
Cudlitz is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cudlitz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cudlitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Cudlitz pushes him off.

Cudlitz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cudlitz winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cudlitz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cudlitz is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudlitz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson is looking to control Cudlitz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudlitz throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Michael Cudlitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cudlitz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Cudlitz wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Cudlitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Cudlitz cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cudlitz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Cudlitz connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Cudlitz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jackson wants to control but Cudlitz is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cudlitz looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cudlitz lands a nice shot to the head.
Cudlitz looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Cudlitz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cudlitz tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Cudlitz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cudlitz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Cudlitz lands a heavy elbow.
Cudlitz working Jackson over with strikes here.
Cudlitz trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cudlitz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cudlitz throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Cudlitz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cudlitz unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
Cudlitz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson wants to control but Cudlitz is having none of it.
Cudlitz tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cudlitz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Cudlitz loaded up on that one.
Cudlitz punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cudlitz looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cudlitz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Cudlitz's attempts to control the action.
Cudlitz punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cudlitz with the ground and pound from mount.
Cudlitz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.

Jackson is rocked!
BOOM! Cudlitz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Cudlitz finish him?
Jackson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Cudlitz's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
Michael Cudlitz very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) 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.