PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thunder Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Vogelpohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Vogelpohl

178 cm
23
183 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

179 cm
26
180 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

DJs Locker

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Thunder Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Vogelpohl!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogelpohl jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vogelpohl cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Vogelpohl bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson closes the distance but Vogelpohl moves to the side
and Vogelpohl counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
A low kick from Vogelpohl misses
and Vogelpohl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chuck Vogelpohl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Vogelpohl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vogelpohl throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vogelpohl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogelpohl fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Vogelpohl keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Vogelpohl swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Vogelpohl looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Vogelpohl to work.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Vogelpohl 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.
Vogelpohl wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Vogelpohl throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Vogelpohl counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vogelpohl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl misses with an uppercut.
Vogelpohl misses the jab.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vogelpohl throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Vogelpohl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vogelpohl keeps the fight on the outside.
Vogelpohl scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson checks a low kick from Vogelpohl.
Jackson tries to clinch but Vogelpohl moves out of range.
Vogelpohl throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson tries to clinch but Vogelpohl is having none of it.
Jackson throws a head kick but Vogelpohl moves out of range.
Vogelpohl misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Vogelpohl misses with a looping left.
Vogelpohl misses with a low kick.
Vogelpohl misses with the combination.
Vogelpohl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.

Jackson pushes Vogelpohl up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson keeps control of Vogelpohl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vogelpohl's face.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Vogelpohl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vogelpohl wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vogelpohl trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vogelpohl into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vogelpohl pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vogelpohl's face.

It looks like Chuck Vogelpohl has been cut.
Vogelpohl has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jackson drops Vogelpohl with a big knee straight up the middle! Vogelpohl is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Vogelpohl is rocked!
Jackson checks a low kick from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vogelpohl throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Vogelpohl blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Vogelpohl.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vogelpohl circles away quickly and effectively.
Vogelpohl seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vogelpohl throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vogelpohl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vogelpohl swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chuck Vogelpohl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuck Vogelpohl's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vogelpohl misses with a body shot.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Vogelpohl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson tries to clinch but Vogelpohl moves away
and Vogelpohl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vogelpohl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vogelpohl connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Vogelpohl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vogelpohl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vogelpohl jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Vogelpohl looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Vogelpohl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vogelpohl throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vogelpohl thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chuck Vogelpohl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vogelpohl lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Vogelpohl finds it's target.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Vogelpohl.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vogelpohl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vogelpohl takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl misses the shot to the body.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vogelpohl.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Vogelpohl blocks with his arms.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Vogelpohl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vogelpohl is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vogelpohl looking to slow down the pace here.
Vogelpohl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Vogelpohl.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vogelpohl's face.
Vogelpohl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Vogelpohl blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working Vogelpohl over with knees to the body.
Thunder Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vogelpohl avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.

Vogelpohl pulls guard successfully.
Vogelpohl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vogelpohl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.

Vogelpohl looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
Jackson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Vogelpohl tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to get to his feet but Vogelpohl is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Jackson in his guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogelpohl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vogelpohl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vogelpohl is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogelpohl stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Vogelpohl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chuck Vogelpohl's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left lands for Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Vogelpohl tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Jackson darts in and clinches Vogelpohl up against the cage.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Vogelpohl stalling the fight.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vogelpohl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vogelpohl is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogelpohl is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson landing knees to the body.

Vogelpohl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vogelpohl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vogelpohl throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vogelpohl looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Vogelpohl pushes him off.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Vogelpohl cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.

Vogelpohl gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Thunder Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vogelpohl tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Thunder Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Vogelpohl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogelpohl tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Vogelpohl throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Vogelpohl lands a lovely overhand right.
Vogelpohl missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vogelpohl.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogelpohl manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Vogelpohl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vogelpohl misses with a looping left.
Vogelpohl lands with a good body shot.
Vogelpohl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Vogelpohl jumps back.
Vogelpohl with a hook.
Vogelpohl loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Vogelpohl lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vogelpohl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.

Jackson clinches.

Vogelpohl manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Vogelpohl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vogelpohl blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Vogelpohl counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Vogelpohl.
I've got Vogelpohl 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Vogelpohl!
A victorious Chuck Vogelpohl thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.