PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne LePierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rampage Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jackson
vs
LePierre

190 cm
22
130 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

165 cm
19
146 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rampage Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne LePierre!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePierre throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
LePierre tries to clinch up.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.

Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
LePierre wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
LePierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
LePierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control but LePierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LePierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
LePierre is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
LePierre is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson is trying to control here but LePierre has managed to regain half guard.

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.
Jackson stops LePierre from getting back to his feet.

Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
LePierre misses with a jab, cross combination.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and LePierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between LePierre's legs - danger averted.
Jackson trying to control but LePierre is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

LePierre 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LePierre looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.

LePierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LePierre looking to control but Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.

LePierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LePierre trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.

LePierre looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
LePierre controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rampage Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in LePierre's guard.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LePierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on LePierre, up you get!
LePierre avoids the head kick by Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LePierre avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LePierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LePierre wants to clinch.
LePierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
LePierre throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. LePierre sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
LePierre is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but LePierre is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePierre trying to control from the bottom.

LePierre is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
LePierre moves into full guard.
LePierre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LePierre trying to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
LePierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePierre throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
LePierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rampage Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LePierre tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
LePierre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LePierre.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but LePierre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LePierre.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LePierre.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson wants to clinch up but LePierre keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
LePierre misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but LePierre pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for LePierre on that attempt.

LePierre shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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 Rampage Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson slips under a jab.
LePierre doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. LePierre won't be happy with that.
LePierre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but LePierre gets his hands free.

LePierre is persistently looking for the submission but Jackson is defending it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position but LePierre manages to sink in the hooks.

LePierre is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jackson is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wayne LePierre!