PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Sundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Sundin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jackson
vs
Sundin

187 cm
19
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
251 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Sundin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundin dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Sundin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sundin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries to bum rush Sundin with a series of wild strikes but Sundin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Sundin is avoiding it.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Sundin shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Sundin circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right hand that Sundin ducks under and follows up with a left that Sundin also avoids with ease.
Cole Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Sundin is rocked!
Sundin wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sundin looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Cole Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Sundin.
Sundin ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Sundin looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Sundin avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Sundin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sundin trying to control the pace.
Sundin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sundin passes into side control, despite Jackson's attempt to control the position.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundin controls the position.
Sundin trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson trying to control but Sundin flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jackson just trying to survive but Sundin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sundin keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sundin.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sundin controlling the positon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sundin keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.
Jackson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
I really don't envy Jackson right now.
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sundin.
I really don't envy Jackson right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Sundin pushes him off.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Sundin backs away looking to recover.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sundin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Sundin moves out of range.
Sundin shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Sundin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Sundin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sundin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Cole Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Sundin.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Sundin moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Sundin or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Sundin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cole Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sundin paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sundin shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sundin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sundin looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Sundin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Sundin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Sundin didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sundin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sundin controlling the pace.
Sundin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jackson is in trouble now - Sundin has advanced to mount!
Sundin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sundin controlling from mount.
Sundin works his way to his opponent's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Sundin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sundin is riding his opponent, not letting Jackson buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Sundin on that attempt.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sundin fails to land the takedown.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries to bum rush Sundin with a series of wild strikes but Sundin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundin throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Sundin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Cole Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Sundin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Sundin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sundin in his tracks.
Cole Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Sundin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sundin won't allow it.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sundin has him pressed against the cage.
Sundin fails to pull guard.
Sundin prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sundin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Sundin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Jackson has managed to clinch.

Sundin pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sundin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sundin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sundin is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Sundin has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundin is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Sundin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sundin uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Sundin fails to advance to Jackson's back.
Sundin controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Sundin has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Sundin has taken his back - oops!
Jackson tries to escape but Sundin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeff Sundin.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

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