PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Wyrzykowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting. Michal Wyrzykowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jackson
vs
Wyrzykowski

175 cm
21
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
28
183 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michal Wyrzykowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Wyrzykowski manages to break the clinch.

Wyrzykowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Jackson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wyrzykowski pushes past his half guard into mount!
Wyrzykowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wyrzykowski pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Wyrzykowski stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Wyrzykowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wyrzykowski trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wyrzykowski works his way into full mount!
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Wyrzykowski isn't that keen on the idea.

Wyrzykowski is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson shoots in and bounces Wyrzykowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyrzykowski is keeping the position for now.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Wyrzykowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyrzykowski works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Wyrzykowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wyrzykowski.
Wyrzykowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Wyrzykowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wyrzykowski defends it easily.
Wyrzykowski is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Wyrzykowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wyrzykowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wyrzykowski looking for a submission but Jackson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wyrzykowski gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wyrzykowski but Wyrzykowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wyrzykowski with a jab.

Wyrzykowski looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Wyrzykowski drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Wyrzykowski trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Wyrzykowski stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Wyrzykowski tries to pass.
Wyrzykowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Michal Wyrzykowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wyrzykowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wyrzykowski wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wyrzykowski counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Wyrzykowski looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.

Wyrzykowski dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wyrzykowski is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Wyrzykowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wyrzykowski trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyrzykowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Wyrzykowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wyrzykowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wyrzykowski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jackson reverses the position - he's now on top in Wyrzykowski's guard.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Wyrzykowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wyrzykowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wyrzykowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wyrzykowski defends well.
Wyrzykowski trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wyrzykowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Wyrzykowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wyrzykowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wyrzykowski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wyrzykowski looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Wyrzykowski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Wyrzykowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wyrzykowski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Michal Wyrzykowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wyrzykowski looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Wyrzykowski has taken his back - oops!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks Wyrzykowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Wyrzykowski pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Joe Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyrzykowski throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wyrzykowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Wyrzykowski sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wyrzykowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Wyrzykowski circles away.

Wyrzykowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Wyrzykowski really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wyrzykowski throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Wyrzykowski stuffs the takedown.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Wyrzykowski circles away easily
and Wyrzykowski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jackson really felt that one!
Wyrzykowski throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Wyrzykowski gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Wyrzykowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wyrzykowski lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyrzykowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Jackson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wyrzykowski escapes and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
Wyrzykowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Wyrzykowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski lands with some strikes.
Jackson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wyrzykowski keeps control of the position easily here as Jackson tries to buck him off.
Wyrzykowski wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.

Jackson fending off the submission attempt from Wyrzykowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.

Wyrzykowski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jackson prevents Wyrzykowski from getting a body triangle.
Jackson breaks Wyrzykowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wyrzykowski dives on top into guard.
Wyrzykowski wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wyrzykowski has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyrzykowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.

Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wyrzykowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Wyrzykowski in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Wyrzykowski dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Jackson tries for a takedown but Wyrzykowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Wyrzykowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Wyrzykowski from controlling successfully.
Wyrzykowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wyrzykowski passes into side control.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wyrzykowski decides to stand back up.
Wyrzykowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wyrzykowski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jackson pushing down on Wyrzykowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Jackson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wyrzykowski has recovered full guard.
Jackson throws a strike but Wyrzykowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wyrzykowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wyrzykowski has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Wyrzykowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wyrzykowski uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wyrzykowski is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jackson prevents Wyrzykowski from moving into mount.
Michal Wyrzykowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Wyrzykowski is controlling the position.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wyrzykowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wyrzykowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Michal Wyrzykowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wyrzykowski counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Wyrzykowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Wyrzykowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt

so Wyrzykowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Wyrzykowski from controlling successfully.
Joe Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyrzykowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Wyrzykowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wyrzykowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Wyrzykowski!
After the fight, Michal Wyrzykowski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.