PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Jagielka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jagielka
vs
Jackson

189 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Malicious Intent Fight Gear
CROWN

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quentin Jagielka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desean Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jagielka gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Jagielka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jagielka is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jackson tries to roll over but Jagielka keeps him under control.
Jackson is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagielka tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jagielka is stalling here. Jackson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jagielka seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jackson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jagielka tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Jagielka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jagielka taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jagielka decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jagielka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jagielka is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagielka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jagielka is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Jagielka is having none of it.

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.
Jackson is pressing down on Jagielka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jagielka is holding on for now.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jagielka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jagielka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Jagielka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jagielka but Jagielka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson with a poor takedown

and Jagielka counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jagielka is breathing heavily.
Jackson looking to control.
Jagielka trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jagielka is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quentin Jagielka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jagielka has managed to clinch.

Jagielka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Jagielka is proving a slippery customer.

Jagielka stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Jagielka has managed to clinch.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jagielka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagielka trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jagielka stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jagielka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jagielka trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jagielka misses with a body kick.
Jagielka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson works over Jagielka's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Jagielka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson is pulling down on Jagielka's head. It's preventing any offense from Jagielka, at least for the moment.
Jagielka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jagielka prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagielka stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jagielka preventing the sweep.
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 Quentin Jagielka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jagielka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jagielka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jagielka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Jagielka controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagielka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jagielka off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jagielka.
Desean Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jagielka with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Jagielka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jagielka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jagielka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson is pressing down on Jagielka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Jagielka stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Jackson clinches up with Jagielka and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jagielka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Jagielka stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jagielka gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Quentin Jagielka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desean Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jagielka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
Jagielka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jagielka tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Jagielka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagielka is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jagielka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.

Jagielka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Jagielka advancing to mount.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Jagielka has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin Jagielka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jagielka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin Jagielka!