PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agapito Hampaslupa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Jackson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Hampaslupa
vs
Jackson

193 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
23
268 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agapito Hampaslupa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampaslupa jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hampaslupa, pushing him back against the cage.

Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hampaslupa can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. Hampaslupa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Hampaslupa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hampaslupa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hampaslupa really is a fat lump.
Hampaslupa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hampaslupa being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hampaslupa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hampaslupa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.

Frank Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Jackson 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hampaslupa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson stays in close to Hampaslupa's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to stand but Hampaslupa is controlling from the bottom.
Hampaslupa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Hampaslupa maintains control.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hampaslupa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hampaslupa unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson looks gassed!
Hampaslupa wants to control the action but instead Jackson gets a body lock and reverses into Hampaslupa's guard! Nice work!
Hampaslupa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hampaslupa is keeping the position.
Hampaslupa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hampaslupa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hampaslupa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hampaslupa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hampaslupa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hampaslupa tries to clinch up

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Hampaslupa defends the submission attempt.
Hampaslupa tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Hampaslupa looking for submissions off his back.
Hampaslupa wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampaslupa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hampaslupa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hampaslupa wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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 prevents Hampaslupa from improving his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Jackson.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Hampaslupa's guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson won't allow Hampaslupa to sweep him here.
Hampaslupa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Hampaslupa against the cage.
Hampaslupa missing with knees to the body.
Hampaslupa trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hampaslupa into the cage.
Hampaslupa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Hampaslupa is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hampaslupa tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Hampaslupa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hampaslupa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hampaslupa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Agapito Hampaslupa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Jackson.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Hampaslupa.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hampaslupa's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps control of Hampaslupa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hampaslupa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hampaslupa is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hampaslupa down to the mat. Hampaslupa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hampaslupa shoots and misses

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hampaslupa is on top in guard.
Hampaslupa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hampaslupa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hampaslupa wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Hampaslupa trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Hampaslupa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hampaslupa's waist but Hampaslupa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Agapito Hampaslupa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hampaslupa lands a two punch combo.

Hampaslupa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hampaslupa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hampaslupa raining down shots from the mount!
Hampaslupa working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Jackson slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hampaslupa.
Jackson trying to control here.
Hampaslupa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hampaslupa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hampaslupa lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hampaslupa is working for a submission of some sort.
Hampaslupa throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hampaslupa working Jackson over with strikes.
Hampaslupa wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Hampaslupa is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hampaslupa to get the leverage.
Hampaslupa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hampaslupa.
Hampaslupa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hampaslupa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hampaslupa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hampaslupa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hampaslupa misses with a head shot.
Hampaslupa unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.

Hampaslupa looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hampaslupa has a good base and remains in mount.

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.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hampaslupa.
Hampaslupa looking to ground and pound but Jackson is blocking nicely.

Hampaslupa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hampaslupa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hampaslupa throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Agapito Hampaslupa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agapito Hampaslupa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

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