PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroto Ito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jackson
vs
Ito

182 cm
25
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroto Ito!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ito.
Ito walks into a left hand.
Ito shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ito fails to land the takedown.
Julian Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroto Ito.

Jackson tries to sprawl but Ito drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ito lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ito not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ito working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ito lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ito throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Ito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Ito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Ito is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Ito throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ito working the head and body with strikes.
Ito with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ito stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ito throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ito's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Ito is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ito trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ito throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ito tries to strike from the bottom.
Ito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ito will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ito looks winded!
Ito is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ito thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ito trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ito looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ito throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ito trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ito trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ito will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ito striking off his back but it's not causing Jackson any problems.
Ito doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ito is striking from the bottom but Jackson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Ito throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ito throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ito tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ito tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ito missing with punches from the bottom.
Ito wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroto Ito dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ito. Ito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ito.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Ito's defenses.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ito has time to react.
Ito dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Ito's head and hops out.
Julian Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroto Ito.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Ito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Ito persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Ito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ito moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson takes a swing at Ito's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Ito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ito is breathing heavily.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ito tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Julian Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Ito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson trying to hold on to Ito's head to control him but Ito postures up.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ito on the ground.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ito.
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Ito advancing to mount.
Ito missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ito frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ito throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ito thowing shots but they're missing.
Ito throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ito has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Hiroto Ito has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ito landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
Ito throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ito throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ito throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Ito loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ito is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ito in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ito.
Ito unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ito tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ito.
Ito looking to ground and pound but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Ito thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ito lands a nice shot to the head.
Ito thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ito has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
Jackson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ito throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ito unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ito lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ito postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
Ito is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroto Ito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Ito shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Ito on that attempt.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson leaves Ito with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Julian Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroto Ito.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ito was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson clobbers Ito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Ito shakes it off.
Ito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ito shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ito gets slowly back to his feet.
Ito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Ito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ito walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ito.
Jackson cracks Ito with a good jab.
Ito ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Ito walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ito walks into a left hand.
Ito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Ito's body. Ito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Ito's head back.
Ito shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Ito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Ito takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ito shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Ito's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Ito persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson jabs at Ito's body.
Ito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ito walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Ito scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ito tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ito grinds an elbow into Jackson's temple.
Ito sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Ito.
Ito misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Julian Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ito in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ito throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Ito.
Ito is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Ito missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Ito in his half guard.
Ito not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ito working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ito.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ito lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ito looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ito working Jackson over with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroto Ito.
I've got Ito 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroto Ito!