PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zeca Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Ojala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jackson
vs
Ojala

165 cm
29
135 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

162 cm
22
139 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeca Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Ojala!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ojala just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jackson .
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Ojala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson feints and then cracks Ojala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ojala down.
Ojala tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Ojala's leg. Ojala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ojala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ojala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ojala avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Ojala utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Ojala lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ojala avoids it.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ojala blocks it with crossed arms.
Ojala is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ojala looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Ojala content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson taking a breather.
Ojala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ojala tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Ojala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Ojala is controlling the position.
Jackson tries to stall but Ojala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Ojala trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Ojala's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ojala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ojala.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson tries to break free but Ojala pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Ojala scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ojala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ojala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ojala pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ojala trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Ojala taking a breather.
Ojala crunches a lovely knee into Jackson 's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojala wants to stall.
Ojala scores a nice knee to the body.
Ojala landing knees to the body.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ojala wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Ojala blocks it.
Ojala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ojala stalls.
Ojala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ojala misses with a knee to the head.
Ojala tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ojala looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Ojala blocks it.
Jackson looking to stall.
Ojala is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson wants to stall.
Ojala slowing the pace effectively.
Ojala lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ojala scores with a shot to the side of Jackson 's head.
Ojala crunches a lovely knee into Jackson 's ribcage.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Ojala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zeca Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ojala will feel that in the morning.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson .
Jackson blocks a head kick by Ojala.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ojala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ojala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson .
Ojala tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Jackson moves out of range as Ojala throws a body kick.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ojala throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ojala is breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ojala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ojala.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ojala takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson .
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jackson .
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Ojala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson .
Zeca Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Jackson clinches up with Ojala and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson is pushing Ojala up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Ojala with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Ojala to work.
Ojala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson .
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson feints and then cracks Ojala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ojala down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson feints and then cracks Ojala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ojala down.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ojala will feel that in the morning.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson , right into the meat.
Jackson thumps Ojala with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson .
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Ojala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ojala's calf.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson pushes Ojala up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Ojala takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ojala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Ojala missing with knees to the body.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ojala has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jackson .
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Ojala.
Ojala lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ojala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson 's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ojala throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ojala keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ojala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ojala creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson 's defenses.
Ojala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeca Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson feints and then cracks Ojala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ojala down.
Ojala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ojala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson 's calf.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Ojala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ojala tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zeca Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ojala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ojala connects with a looping right hand.
Ojala tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson feints and then cracks Ojala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ojala down.
Ojala wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ojala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Ojala throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a solid body kick.
Ojala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jackson pushes Ojala up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ojala's face.
Zeca Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ojala tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson trying to stall but Ojala improves his position.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zeca Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ojala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ojala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Zeca Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ojala scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Ojala's ribcage.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ojala needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Ojala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Ojala looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ojala misses with a straight right.
Ojala tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Ojala.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ojalas head.
Ojala can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ojala as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Ojala blocks with his arms.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ojala has double underhooks.
Ojala is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ojala trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Ojala won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Ojala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Ojala unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ojala can do to turn this around?
A short left from Jackson .
Ojala looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ojala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson 's face.
Ojala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ojala trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Ojala.
Zeca Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ville Ojala.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Ojala against the cage.
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!
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Jackson .
Jackson landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jackson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Ojala back into the cage.
Ville Ojala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeca Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28

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