PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michele LaTonai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick 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.

LaTonai
vs
Jackson

200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michele LaTonai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frederick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson wants to clinch up but LaTonai keeps it at a distance.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from LaTonai. LaTonai gets slowly back to his feet.
LaTonai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
LaTonai throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and LaTonai counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaTonai. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaTonai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
LaTonai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaTonai tries to land a body kick
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaTonai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.

Jackson instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from LaTonai. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
LaTonai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LaTonai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
LaTonai is breathing heavily.
LaTonai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Michele LaTonai has been cut.
LaTonai could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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 plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
LaTonai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LaTonai as he jumps to the side.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but LaTonai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michele LaTonai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederick Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaTonai fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaTonai looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with LaTonai, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes LaTonai against the cage but LaTonai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but LaTonai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson has LaTonai pressed against the cage, preventing LaTonai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LaTonai stalls.
LaTonai can't break the clinch.
Jackson tries to break free but LaTonai pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to break free but LaTonai pushes him back against the cage.
LaTonai wants to break free but Jackson has control.
LaTonai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LaTonai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from LaTonai does no damage.
Jackson scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaTonai fails with an attempt to clinch.

LaTonai takes the fight into the clinch.
LaTonai avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but LaTonai won't allow it.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but LaTonai gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

LaTonai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but LaTonai has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaTonai is defending well for now.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frederick Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michele LaTonai's cut.
That's time! LaTonai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

LaTonai clinches.
LaTonai leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, LaTonai scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
LaTonai avoiding damage.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaTonai.
LaTonai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaTonai.
LaTonai 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.
Jackson avoiding damage.
LaTonai tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
LaTonai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but LaTonai has the dominant position.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaTonai stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
LaTonai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaTonai fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michele LaTonai. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaTonai misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson looks to land a combination but LaTonai avoids it well.

LaTonai takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to stall.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michele LaTonai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaTonai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for LaTonai. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from LaTonai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson defending well as LaTonai loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and LaTonai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a right hand that LaTonai ducks under and follows up with a left that LaTonai also avoids with ease.
LaTonai misses with a double jab.

LaTonai darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaTonai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frederick Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michele LaTonai'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!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
LaTonai throws a head kick that misses.
LaTonai misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a head kick.

Michele LaTonai's cut is getting worse.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaTonai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaTonai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaTonai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but LaTonai persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Frederick Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaTonai looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and LaTonai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch.
LaTonai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Michele LaTonai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked LaTonai down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly LaTonai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
No luck for LaTonai with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michele LaTonai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LaTonai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of LaTonai's side.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donk. LaTonai catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
LaTonai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.

LaTonai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LaTonai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
LaTonai moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LaTonai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson prevents LaTonai from breaking the clinch.
A short right from LaTonai.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LaTonai avoids the head kick by Jackson.

LaTonai moves into the clinch.
LaTonai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but LaTonai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaTonai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.

LaTonai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
LaTonai 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.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by LaTonai or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson lands a high kick!

Jeez, Michele LaTonai's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson blocks a head kick by LaTonai.
Michele LaTonai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frederick Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LaTonai tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

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