PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miki Thron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Thron
vs
Jackson

186 cm
24
185 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
175 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miki Thron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Duane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson clobbers Thron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Thron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thron has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson lands a head shot.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thron.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Thron's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miki Thron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Jackson tightens his grip and picks Thron up, before dumping him to the ground. Thron manages to land in guard.
Thron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson controlling from the top position.

Thron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thron is breathing heavily.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thron's head.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson trying to control but Thron is working from the bottom.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Thron keeps moving.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thron looking for a sweep. Not yet Thron, not yet.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thron keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson is pushing down on Thron's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thron is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thron is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Thron is working away.

Thron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson working Thron over with strikes.
Jackson is trying to control. Thron wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Thron's hands, connecting with Thron's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson winds up and cracks Thron with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Thron is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Thron's head.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Thron is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ground and pound from Jackson.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thron defends it well.
Thron wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Thron is defending it quite comfortably.
Thron is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thron pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Thron gets back to full guard.
Jackson stands and throws Thron's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thron tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thron tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson cracks Thron with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thron regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thron doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Thron takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Thron is rocked!
Jackson taking a breather here.
Oh Thron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thron gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thron seems to have got his legs back now.
Thron is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thron keeps working.
Thron regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thron can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Thron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thron with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thron with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thron wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thron missing with punches from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Thron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thron is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thron is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Thron's temple.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thron is trying to control but can't.

Jackson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thron could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jackson has cracked it and Thron is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duane Jackson! Duane Jackson retains his welterweight title!