PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Duane Jackson (ranked 3858 p4p, 4916 weight class) and Joey Dibiassi (ranked 257 p4p, 293 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Dibiassi

183 cm
25
145
3 - 1 - 0

166 cm
24
145
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Sakura Style
BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION

BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duane Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dibiassi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dibiassi tries a head kick but it misses.
Dibiassi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Dibiassi misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dibiassi slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dibiassi tries to clinch up.
Donk. Dibiassi catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Dibiassi throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dibiassi lands a jab.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Dibiassi saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dibiassi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dibiassi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dibiassi pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Dibiassi, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Dibiassi against the cage but Dibiassi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Dibiassi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.

Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dibiassi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dibiassi fails to pull guard.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a push kick but Dibiassi slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Dibiassi shakes it off.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Dibiassi moves out of range easily.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dibiassi is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dibiassi is trying to escape back to his feet but Jackson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dibiassi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Dibiassi is trying to improve his position.
Dibiassi wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Dibiassi is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson has control of an arm but Dibiassi manages to advance to Jackson's back!
Jackson prevents Dibiassi from getting a body triangle.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Jackson is trying to shake Dibiassi off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Dibiassi won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Dibiassi flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Dibiassi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Dibiassi misses with the combination.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY MONTREAL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dibiassi fails to land with a series of punches.
Dibiassi leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Dibiassi moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Dibiassi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Dibiassi with a jab.
Dibiassi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dibiassi's waist but Dibiassi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joey Dibiassi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dibiassi misses with a head kick.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Duane Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A good leg kick by Dibiassi.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Dibiassi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dibiassi avoids it really well and circles away.
Dibiassi feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Dibiassi's leg. Dibiassi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dibiassi wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibiassi tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Dibiassi.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Dibiassi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dibiassi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dibiassi wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Dibiassi cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dibiassi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Dibiassi.
Joey Dibiassi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dibiassi pinned against the cage. Dibiassi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Dibiassi wants to counter with a clinch but Jackson pushes him away.
Dibiassi throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibiassi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dibiassi throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Dibiassi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dibiassi throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Dibiassi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick but Dibiassi avoids it.
Dibiassi scores with a kick to the midsection.

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dibiassi sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Dibiassi is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dibiassi has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson 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.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Dibiassi's temple.
Dibiassi has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dibiassi won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson stops Dibiassi from getting back to his feet.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson prevents Dibiassi from improving his position.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Dibiassi's hands, connecting with Dibiassi's forehead.
Jackson working Dibiassi over with strikes.
Dibiassi is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Dibiassi is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Jackson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Jackson misses with a body kick.
A jab from Dibiassi misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dibiassi.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses
enabling Dibiassi to counter with a crisp jab.
Dibiassi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dibiassi lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Dibiassi avoids it.
Nice body kick from Jackson.
Dibiassi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dibiassi moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Dibiassi saw that one coming.
Jackson 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.
Dibiassi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duane Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dibiassi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dibiassi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Dibiassi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Dibiassi tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dibiassi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dibiassi - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dibiassi. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dibiassi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dibiassi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dibiassi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Dibiassi moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Dibiassi fails to land with a series of punches.
Dibiassi lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dibiassi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Dibiassi scores with a nice strike.
Dibiassi tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dibiassi avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dibiassi.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dibiassi. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dibiassi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibiassi checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dibiassi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dibiassi cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good work by Dibiassi as he checks the leg kick.
Dibiassi misses with a head kick.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dibiassi looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Dibiassi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dibiassi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dibiassi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dibiassi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Dibiassi.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dibiassi works the jab nicely.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dibiassi throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dibiassi moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Dibiassi, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Dibiassi against the cage but Dibiassi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dibiassi feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Dibiassi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Joey Dibiassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dibiassi is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dibiassi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey Dibiassi!