PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ruslan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ruslan
vs
Jackson

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Ruslan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruslan is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Ruslan circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruslan as he jumps to the side.
Igor Ruslan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Jackson.

Ruslan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruslan could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruslan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruslan throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruslan's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson trying to control but Ruslan is working from the bottom.
Ruslan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruslan's guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ruslan keeps moving.
Ruslan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ruslan keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruslan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruslan, not yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ruslan counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.

Ruslan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ruslan from controlling successfully.
Ruslan thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Ruslan is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruslan working some strikes from top position.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ruslan wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Ruslan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ruslan tries to get out of the position.
Ruslan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.

Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ruslan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jackson looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruslan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ruslan has given up his back here.
Jackson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Jackson tries to get the hooks in deep but Ruslan pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Ruslan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ruslan counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Ruslan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruslan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruslan preventing the sweep.
Ruslan thows a big elbow that misses.
Ruslan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruslan throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruslan's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruslan is retaining full guard.
Ruslan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson fails with the takedown

and Ruslan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

Ruslan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruslan has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Ruslan thows a big elbow that misses.
Ruslan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruslan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruslan throwing strikes but missing.
Ruslan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ruslan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ruslan is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruslan is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruslan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruslan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ruslan postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Igor Ruslan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruslan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruslan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruslan lands a couple of elbows.
Ruslan throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruslan's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Ruslan wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson postures up in Ruslan's guard and throws a big left but Ruslan blocks it.
Ruslan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Ruslan drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Ruslan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruslan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Igor Ruslan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Jackson.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.

Ruslan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Ruslan throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Ruslan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ruslan from controlling successfully.
Ruslan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruslan stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Ruslan tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Ruslan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ruslan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Ruslan landing strikes from the mount.
Ruslan breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruslan scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.

Ruslan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Jackson throws and elbow that misses. Ruslan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Ruslan!
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ruslan from controlling successfully.
Ruslan scoring with punches to the head and body.

Jackson has his feet on Ruslan's thighs here. He's pushed Ruslan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ruslan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Jackson!