PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niko Winter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
Winter

181 cm
20
260 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

194 cm
27
248 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Caleb Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Niko Winter!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Winter.
Winter lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Winter misses with a wild body shot.
Winter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Winter lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Caleb Jackson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Winter misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Winter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson shoots in but Winter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winter.
Niko Winter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Niko Winter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Winter.
Winter lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winter.
Winter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Winter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winter misses the jab.
Winter scores with a nice right hand.
Winter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Winter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winter cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Winter lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Winter.
Winter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Winter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winter throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Winter.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Winter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winter cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Winter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winter throws out the jab.
Winter misses with a combination

and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Winter dives on top into guard.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winter defends well.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Winter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winter circles away.
Winter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Winter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Winter there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Winter cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Winter misses with a straight right.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Winter back into the cage.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winter.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Winter has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Winter is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winter gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Winter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Winter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Winter.
Winter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Winter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winter wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Winter.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Winter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winter tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Winter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winter working aggressively here.
Winter throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Winter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Winter is trying to break free.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Winter.
Winter misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Winter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Winter manages to get underhooks.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Winter.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Winter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Winter.
Winter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Winter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Winter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Winter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caleb Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson moves to clinch but Winter breaks away
letting Winter counter with a right hand.
Winter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson slips under a jab from Winter.
Winter tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winter swivels and escapes.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winter as he jumps to the side.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Winter scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Winter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winter lands with a nice body punch.
Winter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winter lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Winter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
A jab from Winter does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Winter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winter scores with a jab to the body.

Winter drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Winter is looking for the KO!

Jackson is rocked!
Winter circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jackson to the canvas! Jackson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Winter keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Winter!