PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herr Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freeman Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herr Mann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Freeman Jackson's chin.

Mann
vs
Jackson

189 cm
26
105 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

194 cm
21
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herr Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freeman Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mann feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Jackson has his feet on Mann's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson lands a front kick.
Mann moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Mann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mann avoids the head kick by Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mann checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Mann avoids it.
Mann checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Mann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson throws a head kick but Mann moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Mann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Mann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Mann blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mann blocks a head kick by Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Freeman Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mann is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Mann counters with an outside leg kick.
Mann tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Mann sees coming a mile off.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mann is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Jackson misses

and Mann counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Mann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mann looking to pass the guard.
Mann won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Mann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson wants to stand but Mann is controlling the position.
Jackson looks gassed!
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freeman Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Mann's leg but Mann calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Mann counters with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Mann shoots in.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mann blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann checks the leg kick.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Mann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Jackson motions for Mann to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Mann shrugs it off though.
Mann avoids a kick to the body.
Mann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mann. That did some damage!
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks the inside of Mann's front leg.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice body kick from Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Mann counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mann.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick

so Mann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Mann is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Mann prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.

Mann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mann won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mann will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mann blocks a leg kick.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Jackson motions for Mann to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mann avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freeman Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson throws a wild body kick that Mann sees coming a mile off.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Freeman Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a push kick but Mann slaps the foot to one side.
Mann thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Mann is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a leg kick

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

Mann postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mann, into his guard.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Mann had control of the position.

Jackson stands and steps away. Mann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Mann saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson throws a front kick that sends Mann stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Freeman Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Mann moved away.
Mann avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick but Mann avoids it.
Mann shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mann checks it well.
Jackson thumps Mann with a low kick.
Freeman Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson lands a front kick.
Mann takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mann avoids the head kick by Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Mann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Herr Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Mann moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses

and Mann counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freeman Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

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