PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 2179 p4p, 283 weight class) and Mungo Jerry (ranked 2212 p4p, 290 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Jerry

192 cm
20
193 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

189 cm
23
193 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mungo Jerry!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerry throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Jerry avoids it well and moves away.
Jerry tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Jerry is quick to defend against it.
Jerry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jerry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jerry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jerry sprawls and moves away.
Jerry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Jerry is quick to defend against it.
Jerry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Jack Jackson has been cut.
Jerry misses with a wild combination.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Jerry is quick to defend against it.
Jerry misses with a wild combination.
Jerry misses with a combination

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jerry!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jerry is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jerry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jerry is trying to buck Jackson off.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jerry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jerry keeps working.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jerry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Jerry explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jerry throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick by Jerry misses

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jerry swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson prevents Jerry from getting back to his feet.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jerry is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

Jerry has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerry wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jerry is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson won't allow Jerry to get back to his feet.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Jerry keeps moving.
Jerry wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jerry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jerry keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jerry is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

Jerry has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mungo Jerry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jerry lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Jerry takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jerry misses with the combination.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jerry throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jerry misses with the combination.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jerry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Jerry.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Jerry.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jerry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Jerry avoids it well and moves away.
Jerry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Jerry is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick from Jerry misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mungo Jerry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jerry throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jerry wants to get back to his feet.
Jerry is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Jackson tries for a kimura but Jerry is defending well.
Jerry is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jackson tries to move to mount but Jerry blocks the move with his legs.
Jerry is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jerry!
Jerry is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Jerry bucks up and throws Jackson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Jerry throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jerry falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jerry is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jerry sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Jerry is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Jerry defending well.

Jerry manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jackson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Jerry breaks from the clinch.
Jerry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Jerry is quick to defend against it.
Jerry throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Jerry is quick to defend against it.
Jack Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jerry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Jerry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jerry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.

Jerry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jerry is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jerry is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Jerry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jerry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jerry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jerry!
Mungo Jerry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson stops Jerry from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jerry is keeping the position for now.
Jackson stands and throws Jerry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jerry wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jerry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jack Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jerry some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerry is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jerry is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jerry is looking to escape.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jerry really wants to buck Jackson off and get back to his feet.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jerry is looking to escape.
Jerry prevents Jackson from taking his back.
Jerry is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mungo Jerry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No joy there for Jerry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jerry sprawls and moves away.
Jerry throws a leg kick

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jerry has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jackson is on him like a limpet, forcing Jerry back against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Jerry prevents the takedown attempt.
Jerry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jerry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
A hook to the body from Jerry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jerry lands a nice shot to the body.

Jerry breaks the clinch.
Jerry misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jerry sprawls and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jerry throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Jerry misses.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jerry misses with a wild combination.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jerry. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Jerry avoids it well and moves away.
Jerry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Mungo Jerry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Jerry gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jerry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson works to advance to full mount. Jerry defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jerry is looking to escape.

Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Jerry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.
Jerry really wants to buck Jackson off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take Jerry's back here but Jerry is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jerry wants to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Jerry bucks up and throws Jackson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Jerry looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Jerry avoids it well and moves away.
Jerry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Jerry settles back down.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jerry.
Jerry throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jerry tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jerry as he jumps to the side.
Jerry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Jerry tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jerry misses with the combination.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jerry misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jerry falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jerry!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jerry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jerry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jerry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Jerry defends.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mungo Jerry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jerry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mungo Jerry!
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