PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lemongrass Gogulope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gogulope
vs
Jackson

196 cm
19
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

MFS´s Natural Nutrition and Laundry service

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lemongrass Gogulope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gogulope cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gogulope misses with a looping left.
Gogulope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gogulope.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Gogulope moves out of range.

Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gogulope is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Gogulope dodges it nicely.
Gogulope is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.

Gogulope makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Gogulope gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gogulope looking for a sweep. Not yet Gogulope, not yet.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Gogulope blocks nicely.
Gogulope has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gogulope manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Gogulope rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gogulope throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gogulope makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jackson really felt that one!
Adam Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gogulope lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gogulope throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gogulope lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Adam Jackson has been cut.
Gogulope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Gogulope scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gogulope throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Gogulope throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gogulope takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gogulope.
A lazy left from Gogulope finds it's target.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gogulope misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Gogulope cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Gogulope connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Gogulope throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Gogulope lands a nice looking body kick.
Gogulope lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gogulope lands an overhand right.
Jackson defending well as Gogulope loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Gogulope's legs.
Gogulope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gogulope.
Gogulope is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gogulope misses with a hook.
Gogulope throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gogulope misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gogulope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gogulope on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Gogulope's head back.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gogulope throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Gogulope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gogulope looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gogulope lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Gogulope throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
Gogulope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to clinch but Gogulope moves out of range.
Jackson throws a low kick but Gogulope avoids it.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Gogulope.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Gogulope keeps it at a distance.
Lemongrass Gogulope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gogulope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Gogulope has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gogulope there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Gogulope moved away.
Gogulope misses the jab.
Gogulope stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gogulope rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gogulope dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Gogulope misses with a hook.
Gogulope tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Gogulope circles away and keeps his distance.

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Gogulope sneaks out the side door and pushes Jackson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson looks to land a combination but Gogulope avoids it well.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gogulope throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lemongrass Gogulope dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Gogulope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gogulope gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gogulope's hands.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
A big right from Gogulope misses.
Adam Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Gogulope counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Gogulope throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gogulope avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson throws a combination. Gogulope tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gogulope keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogulope misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gogulope.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Gogulope moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in but Gogulope avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lemongrass Gogulope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Jackson.
Gogulope throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Gogulope throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lemongrass Gogulope is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Gogulope backs away looking to recover.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gogulope looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Gogulope keeps it at a distance.
Gogulope is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson avoids the head kick by Gogulope.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gogulope sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gogulope napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gogulope gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gogulope is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Gogulope pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Gogulope has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Gogulope swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gogulope on the side of the head.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Gogulope sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gogulope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gogulope.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gogulope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gogulope stuffs the takedown.
Gogulope misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Gogulope sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gogulope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gogulope takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Gogulope throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gogulope goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gogulope sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Gogulope counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Gogulope avoids it well.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gogulope is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Gogulope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gogulope lands a jab.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Gogulope counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jab by Gogulope.
Gogulope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Gogulope gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gogulope gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gogulope looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson tries to clinch but Gogulope is having none of it.
Gogulope misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lemongrass Gogulope dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gogulope at a distance.
Gogulope avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gogulope pinned against the cage. Gogulope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Gogulope misses.
Gogulope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Gogulope looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Gogulope just misses with a punch to the body.

Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gogulope did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Gogulope looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gogulope is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gogulope regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand but Gogulope is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gogulope wriggles free and stands up.
Gogulope takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gogulope keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Gogulope pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Gogulope throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Gogulope lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gogulope.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gogulope.
Gogulope swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gogulope is looking to land body kicks.
Gogulope swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gogulope throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gogulope pinned against the cage. Gogulope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lemongrass Gogulope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gogulope lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Gogulope counters with a left to the body.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gogulope thows a body shot but no joy.
Gogulope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Gogulope throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Lemongrass Gogulope is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gogulope looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gogulope circles away.
Gogulope fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gogulope takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Gogulope moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Gogulope throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Gogulope lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Gogulope avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gogulope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Gogulope checks it.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Gogulope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson misses with a hook. Gogulope ducked under it nicely.
Gogulope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gogulope lands a body shot.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gogulope.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gogulope.
Gogulope scores with a shot to the body.
Gogulope misses with a two punch combination.
Gogulope lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Gogulope lands.
The crowd cheers as Gogulope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson wants to clinch but Gogulope slips to the side
and Gogulope counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
A head kick from Gogulope lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Gogulope changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Gogulope connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gogulope cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Gogulope lands a slapping body shot.
Gogulope lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Gogulope counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Gogulope feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Gogulope lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lemongrass Gogulope showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gogulope, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemongrass Gogulope!