PBP Commentary

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

Jackson
vs
Aoki

174 cm
20
167 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
27
160 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donnie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aoki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Donnie Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Aoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aoki looks gassed!
Jackson lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Aoki.
Aoki takes a shot to the head.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
Aoki goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aoki at a distance.
Aoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Aoki looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Aoki backing up. Aoki nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Aoki.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Donnie Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aoki thinking.

Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Aoki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson prevents Aoki from taking his back.
Jackson wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoki has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoki is looking to work his way around to Jackson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

Aoki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aoki seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jackson is holding on tight.

Aoki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aoki 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.

Aoki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Aoki's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Jackson preventing the sweep.

Aoki has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Donnie Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Jackson.
Aoki ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Donnie Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Aoki staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Donnie Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson misses the jab.

Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki prevents Jackson from standing back up.

Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Aoki prevents Jackson from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki is looking to pass Jackson's guard but actually Jackson recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up.

Aoki drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Aoki off! Aoki jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aoki passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Jackson wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Aoki in close.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aoki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Aoki forces his way into half guard.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Aoki from advancing to side control.
Donnie Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.

Aoki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jackson has worked his arm free - good work by Jackson!
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shinya Aoki.
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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

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