PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Pants On tha Ground. Ramirez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by White Wizzard - Gates Of Gehenna. Gustavo Ramirez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jackson
vs
Ramirez

186 cm
23
199 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

188 cm
22
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a nice hook to Ramirez's body. Ramirez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gustavo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramirezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Horrible takedown by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Ramirez.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.

Jackson clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.

Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson not doing much here.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramirez!
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

We're going to have a standup here because Rashad Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramirez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramirez scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Jackson swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Ramirez defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Jackson.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Ramirez.
Jackson leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rashad Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramirez.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramirez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rashad Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramirez off to one side.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson cracks Ramirez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Rashad Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Ramirez shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jackson avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Ramirez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ramirez shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramirez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Ramirez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Ramirez.

Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramirez is controlling him.
Ramirez trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson is trying to keep Ramirez in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.

Rashad Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramirez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson stalks Ramirez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramirez's face. Ramirez staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Rashad Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Ramirez seems unphased.
Ramirez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Jackson!