PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Jackson (ranked 110 p4p, 116 weight class) and Ernest Graves (ranked 15 p4p, 18 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Graves

176 cm
26
170
14 - 3 - 1

172 cm
36
160
32 - 26 - 2

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World class boxer
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at LVPED that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Graves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Graves scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Graves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Graves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Graves slips under a jab.
Graves throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Graves slips a jab from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Graves.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Graves's legs.
Graves might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Graves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Graves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graves trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Graves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Graves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graves on the ground.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson won't allow Graves to pass to mount.
Jackson wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graves wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson won't allow Graves to pass to mount.
Graves wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Graves in his half guard.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Graves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.

Graves is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Graves 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.
Graves is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Graves circles away.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Graves slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Graves.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves checks the leg kick nicely there.
Graves goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.

Graves gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Graves gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.

Graves decides to pull guard.

Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Graves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Graves passes to full mount!
Graves dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Graves.
Graves unloading with bombs!
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Graves lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Graves lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Graves lands a nice shot to the head.
Graves lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Graves looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Graves cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Jackson is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Graves cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves lands with some strikes.
Graves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Graves drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jackson! More shots from Graves and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Graves!
A determined Ernest Graves didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!