PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeSean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cascada - Dangerous. DeSean Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Elastinen
vs
Jackson

160 cm
30
148 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

150 cm
27
145 lbs
8 - 6 - 2

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

5th Round Clothing
TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, DeSean Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Elastinen.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Elastinen is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson pushes Elastinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elastinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elastinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elastinen dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Erkki Elastinen has been cut.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elastinen wants a takedown.
Elastinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson tries to work over Elastinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elastinen is defending well for now.
Elastinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elastinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Elastinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Elastinen blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Elastinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Elastinen is looking for a takedown.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Elastinen's defenses.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elastinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Elastinen takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Elastinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
DeSean Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elastinen misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Elastinen is breathing heavily.
Elastinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Elastinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Elastinen has a takedown stuffed.
Elastinen blocks a low kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Elastinen on that attempt.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Elastinen is just out of range.
Elastinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elastinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Elastinen with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elastinen on the side of the head.
Elastinen slips under a jab.
Elastinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elastinen somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
Elastinen shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
No luck for Elastinen with that takedown attempt.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elastinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elastinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elastinen is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Elastinen misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Elastinen misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elastinen has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Elastinen with an uppercut!
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elastinen.
Elastinen misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elastinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elastinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elastinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Elastinen's shoulder, as Elastinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a low kick, right behind Elastinen 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Elastinen circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Elastinen on that attempt.
Elastinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elastinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elastinen has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elastinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Elastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Elastinen slips the punch.
Elastinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elastinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Elastinen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Elastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
DeSean Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Elastinen in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking for a takedown.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson digs a right hand into Elastinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Elastinen's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Elastinen backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elastinen.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Elastinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elastinen looking for a takedown.
Elastinen is looking for a takedown.
Elastinen can't get the takedown.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elastinen backwards.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Elastinen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Elastinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elastinen is defending well for now.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Elastinen avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elastinen avoids it.
Elastinen prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Elastinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Elastinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Elastinen has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeSean Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erkki Elastinen's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Elastinen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Elastinen slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Elastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Elastinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Elastinen persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Elastinen was not able to check.
Elastinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elastinen throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Elastinen has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elastinen tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Elastinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Elastinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elastinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Elastinen's belly button to the back.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Elastinen fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Elastinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Elastinen fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elastinen ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeSean Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is looking to slow Elastinen down with leg kicks.
Elastinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Elastinen slips under a jab from Jackson.
Erkki Elastinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elastinen with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Elastinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
Elastinen avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Elastinen slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Elastinen has a takedown stuffed.
Elastinen blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Elastinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elastinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Elastinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Elastinen off balance momentarily.
Elastinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elastinen closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Elastinen pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeSean Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeSean Jackson!
A determined DeSean Jackson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!