PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Olov Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hansen
vs
jacksson

180 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olov Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad jacksson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jacksson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hansen's waist but Hansen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing jacksson off to one side.
Some wild striking there from jacksson.
jacksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hansen clobbers jacksson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
jacksson tries to pull guard but Hansen won't allow it.
Olov Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad jacksson.

Hansen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rashad jacksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of jacksson's head.
Hansen tries a head kick but it misses.
jacksson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hansen.

Hansen rushes jacksson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
jacksson takes a knee right on the jaw!
jacksson goes for a takedown attempt but Hansen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Hansen forces jacksson back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jacksson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hansen pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Hansen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
jacksson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hansen as he avoids it easily.
jacksson looks gassed!
jacksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
jacksson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hansen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Hansen.
Olov Hansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hansen clinches up with jacksson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hansen lands a knee to the head.

Hansen breaks the clinch.
Hansen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on jacksson if he has to take too many more of those.
Hansen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but jacksson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hansen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by jacksson.

Hansen lands a big head kick that sends jacksson tumbling to the mat! Hansen takes a step backwards and waves jacksson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

jacksson is rocked!
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!
Hansen thumps jacksson with a low kick.
Hansen connects with a jab.
Hansen lands a head kick!
Hansen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hansen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hansen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on jacksson if he has to take too many more of those.
Hansen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hansen throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jacksson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hansen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of jacksson's head.
Hansen feints and then cracks jacksson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow jacksson down.
Hansen lands a high kick!
Hansen misses with the combination.
jacksson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hansen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by jacksson.
Hansen throws a front kick that sends jacksson stumbling back into the cage.
Hansen misses with a double jab.

Hansen clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hansen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
jacksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hansen.
jacksson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hansen counters with a good, hard body kick but jacksson shrugs it off.
jacksson fails with the takedown
and Hansen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hansen lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Hansen.
jacksson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
jacksson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hansen. jacksson shrugs it off though.
jacksson wants to clinch but Hansen slips to the side

and Hansen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hansen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olov Hansen dominated that round.
That's time! Hansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

jacksson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hansen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hansen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
jacksson has his takedown stuffed
and Hansen counters with a body kick.
Hansen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Hansen.
Hansen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
jacksson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! jacksson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hansen - the referee stops the clock and jacksson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hansen. jacksson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hansen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt jacksson.
Hansen scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by jacksson.
No joy there for Hansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
jacksson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hansen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for jacksson.
Hansen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hansen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
jacksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hansen counters with a head kick.
Olov Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad jacksson.
Hansen slips a jab and a cross from jacksson.
Hansen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
jacksson looks to clinch

and Hansen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in jacksson's guard.
Hansen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
jacksson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jacksson wants to improve his position but instead Hansen has moved into half guard.
Hansen prevents jacksson from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. jacksson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
jacksson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hansen's guard.
jacksson wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jacksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
jacksson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
jacksson advances to full mount.
jacksson working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Hansen slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.

Hansen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
jacksson tries to clinch
and Hansen counters with a head kick. That will keep jacksson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
jacksson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hansen.
jacksson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hansen counters with a left to the body.
jacksson tries for a takedown but Hansen circles away easily

and Hansen moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jacksson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
jacksson tries to pull guard but Hansen won't allow it.

Hansen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. jacksson is trying to keep an underhook but Hansen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for jacksson on the ground.
Hansen tries to pass the half guard into mount. jacksson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hansen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under jacksson.
jacksson tries to roll over but Hansen keeps him under control.
jacksson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

jacksson looking for a guillotine here but Hansen defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olov Hansen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

jacksson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hansen counters with a solid body kick.
Hansen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! jacksson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hansen - the referee stops the clock and jacksson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hansen. jacksson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hansen is looking to slow jacksson down with leg kicks.
Hansen lands with a slapping head kick.

Hansen forces jacksson back against the cage and clinches.
jacksson has Hansen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hansen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hansen with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hansen breaks the clinch.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that jacksson can do to turn this around?
jacksson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hansen counters with an inside leg kick.
Olov Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad jacksson.
jacksson darts in trying to clinch
and Hansen counters with a series of strikes. jacksson will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jacksson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hansen counters with a big head kick but jacksson shrugs it off.
jacksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hansen counters with a head kick.
Olov Hansen is winning the standup battle so far.
Hansen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
jacksson has his takedown stuffed
and Hansen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hansen scores with a head kick.
jacksson fails with the takedown
and Hansen counters with a nice body kick.

That's two 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.
jacksson tries to clinch but Hansen moves away
and Hansen counters with a straight right hand.
jacksson tries to clinch up
and Hansen counters with a body kick that stops jacksson in his tracks momentarily.
jacksson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hansen counters with a leg kick.
Hansen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Hansen does no damage.
jacksson closes the distance but Hansen moves to the side

and Hansen counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
jacksson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hansen wants to stall.
jacksson jumps guard but Hansen stands there with jacksson around his waist. jacksson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
jacksson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hansen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hansen is fighting off a takedown attempt but jacksson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hansen to the mat. Hansen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
jacksson won't allow Hansen to get back to his feet.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing jacksson from controlling successfully.
jacksson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but jacksson is one step ahead there.
jacksson wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rashad jacksson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
jacksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hansen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rashad jacksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jacksson misses with a takedown
and Hansen counters with a nice leg kick.
Hansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hansen has closed the distance and engaged jacksson in a clinch.
Olov Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
jacksson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from jacksson fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olov Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansen, 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 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olov Hansen!