PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

King
vs
Jackson

182 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luther King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson stops King from standing up.
King keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luther King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Jackson.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from King - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says King. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King is breathing heavily.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Jake Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but King is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson working King over with strikes.
King is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Jackson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
King is trying to stand.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

King moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
Luther King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Jackson.

Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
King is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King is looking to improve his position.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.
King is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson prevents King from getting the reversal.
Jackson looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of King's face.
King is working to get back to half guard.
King is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson tries to control but King wriggling away.
King is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to finish King with some ground and pound. This is bad for King!
King tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. King looks a forlorn figure.

King is rocked!
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
King is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson breaks from King's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and King is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. King can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jake Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jackson goes for an armbar but King turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from King.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
King moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
King is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. King looks a forlorn figure.
Jackson working King over with strikes here.
King takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson drops a big elbow. That's hurt King! More shots from Jackson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Jackson!