PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luka Blazevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blazevic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Vuco- Volim piti i ljubiti. Luka Blazevic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Evan Jackson's chin.

Blazevic
vs
Jackson

225 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luka Blazevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazevic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Blazevic which made him look bad.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Blazevic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Blazevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blazevic throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Blazevic loaded up on that one.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blazevic.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blazevic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blazevic postures up.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Blazevic isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Evan Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Blazevic.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luka Blazevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blazevic avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson looks gassed!
Blazevic shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Blazevic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blazevic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Blazevic pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Blazevic sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Blazevic.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blazevic swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Blazevic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Blazevic didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Blazevic.
Blazevic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blazevic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blazevic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blazevic avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Blazevic needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evan Jackson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Blazevic which made him look bad.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blazevic as he jumps to the side.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Luka Blazevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Jackson.
Blazevic fails to land the takedown.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Blazevic circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blazevic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Evan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blazevic tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blazevic to the ground. Blazevic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson throws a head kick that Blazevic semi-blocks.
Jackson thumps Blazevic with a low kick.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blazevic to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Blazevic is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson striking off his back but it's not causing Blazevic any problems.
Jackson controls Blazevic momentarily but Blazevic frees himself.
Jackson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Blazevic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blazevic throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his hands on Blazevic's head, controlling the position.
Blazevic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blazevic tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blazevic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jackson won't let Blazevic get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

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 tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blazevic tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
Jackson looking to control but Blazevic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Blazevic is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Blazevic is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evan Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Blazevic leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blazevic is defended easily by Jackson.
Blazevic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blazevic wants it to stay on the feet.
Luka Blazevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Luka Blazevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Jackson.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blazevic back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Blazevic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Blazevic's belly button to the back.
Blazevic shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blazevic is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Blazevic circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Blazevic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Blazevic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blazevic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blazevic thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazevic thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Blazevic is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Blazevic throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blazevic's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Blazevic keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Jackson stands up and beckons Blazevic to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazevic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blazevic wants it to stay on the feet.
Blazevic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Blazevic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blazevic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson lunges at Blazevic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blazevic's hand.
Blazevic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four 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 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blazevic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Luka Blazevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blazevic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blazevic wants it to stay on the feet.
Evan Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blazevic needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luka Blazevic.
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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Evan Jackson!