PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Hirvasluoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lipton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hirvasluoma's entrance music is H-Bolckx - Get in The Ring. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hirvasluoma
vs
Jackson

225 cm
21
280 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
220 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pekka Hirvasluoma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lipton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hirvasluoma drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hirvasluoma won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hirvasluoma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Hirvasluoma moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hirvasluoma lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson looks gassed!
Hirvasluoma using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hirvasluoma smiles and moves away.
Hirvasluoma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
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!
Hirvasluoma wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Hirvasluoma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirvasluoma throws a head kick that misses.
Hirvasluoma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Lipton Jackson has been cut.
A combination from Hirvasluoma does no damage.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hirvasluoma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hirvasluoma has Jackson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hirvasluoma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson swings for the body but Hirvasluoma moves out of range.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hirvasluoma.

Hirvasluoma rushes Jackson and presses him up against the ropes.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Hirvasluoma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hirvasluoma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hirvasluoma connects with a knee to the head.
Hirvasluoma keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Hirvasluoma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hirvasluoma has double underhooks.
Hirvasluoma lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Hirvasluoma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A knee to the head by Hirvasluoma.
Nice elbow from Hirvasluoma.

That has opened up Lipton Jackson's cut even more.
Hirvasluoma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hirvasluoma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hirvasluoma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hirvasluoma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Hirvasluoma keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pekka Hirvasluoma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lipton Jackson.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

Hirvasluoma breaks the clinch.
Hirvasluoma defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.

Hirvasluoma closes the distance and clinches.

Hirvasluoma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hirvasluoma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hirvasluoma blocks an uppercut.
Hirvasluoma tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Hirvasluoma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hirvasluoma lands a knee to the head.

Jackson breaks the clinch.

Hirvasluoma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hirvasluoma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hirvasluoma tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.

Hirvasluoma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hirvasluoma tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hirvasluoma.
Hirvasluoma wants to clinch.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Hirvasluoma backpedaling.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hirvasluoma walks into a left hand.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hirvasluoma tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Hirvasluoma with a knee to the head.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Hirvasluoma keeps him there for the moment.

Hirvasluoma breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hirvasluoma.

Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hirvasluoma wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.

Jackson gets to his feet. Hirvasluoma looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hirvasluoma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hirvasluoma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Jackson shoots in and bounces Hirvasluoma off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Hirvasluoma has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hirvasluoma ducks down to avoid it.
Pekka Hirvasluoma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hirvasluoma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hirvasluoma doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hirvasluoma.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Hirvasluoma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hirvasluoma tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Hirvasluoma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirvasluoma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hirvasluoma is looking to clinch.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hirvasluoma tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Hirvasluoma as Jackson shoots in.
Hirvasluoma moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson misses with a double jab

and Hirvasluoma counters by moving into the clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirvasluoma landing knees to the head.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Hirvasluoma has him pressed against the ropes.
Hirvasluoma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hirvasluoma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hirvasluoma landing knees to the head.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Hirvasluoma is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from Hirvasluoma.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hirvasluoma manages to break the clinch.
Jackson shoots in but Hirvasluoma avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hirvasluoma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirvasluoma thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hirvasluoma as he avoids it easily.
Lipton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Hirvasluoma.
Hirvasluoma tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson wants to break free but Hirvasluoma has control.
Hirvasluoma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Hirvasluoma has him pressed against the ropes.

Jackson is trying to trip Hirvasluoma. He has hold of a leg but Hirvasluoma is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson postures up in Hirvasluoma's guard and throws a big left but Hirvasluoma blocks it.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hirvasluoma keeps moving.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirvasluoma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirvasluoma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson stops Hirvasluoma from standing up.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hirvasluoma keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson cracks Hirvasluoma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hirvasluoma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Hirvasluoma has taken the fight into the clinch.

Hirvasluoma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hirvasluoma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hirvasluoma wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hirvasluoma is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Hirvasluoma throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Hirvasluoma stuffs the takedown.
Hirvasluoma tries to clinch up

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson throwing shots but Hirvasluoma is blocking nicely.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Hirvasluoma pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Hirvasluoma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lipton Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hirvasluoma ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Hirvasluoma keeps it at a distance.
Hirvasluoma looks to clinch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hirvasluoma is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Hirvasluoma tries to clinch up.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hirvasluoma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hirvasluoma scores a nice knee to the body.
Hirvasluoma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Hirvasluoma manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hirvasluoma moves out of range of the body kick.
Hirvasluoma tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvasluoma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hirvasluoma has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Hirvasluoma's head.
Hirvasluoma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Hirvasluoma's hands, connecting with Hirvasluoma's forehead.

Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hirvasluoma to stand up.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Hirvasluoma is controlling the position.

Hirvasluoma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Hirvasluoma is out of range.
Hirvasluoma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson clinches but Hirvasluoma breaks the clinch
and Hirvasluoma counters with a straight right hand.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Hirvasluoma.
Hirvasluoma lands a knee to the head.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.

Hirvasluoma has managed to clinch.

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

Hirvasluoma takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hirvasluoma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hirvasluoma wants to clinch

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hirvasluoma breaks from the clinch.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hirvasluoma to the mat! Hirvasluoma manages to get full guard.

Jackson stands up and waves to Hirvasluoma to follow him.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.

Hirvasluoma breaks from the clinch.

Hirvasluoma closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Hirvasluoma throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Hirvasluoma is controlling the position.
Hirvasluoma keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hirvasluoma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Hirvasluoma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Pekka Hirvasluoma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lipton Jackson.
Jackson wants to break free but Hirvasluoma has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvasluoma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Hirvasluoma keeps him there for the moment.
Hirvasluoma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Hirvasluoma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Hirvasluoma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hirvasluoma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hirvasluoma has double underhooks.

Hirvasluoma breaks from the clinch.
Hirvasluoma throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Hirvasluoma darts in trying to clinch

and Jackson moves into the clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hirvasluoma prevents the takedown attempt.
Hirvasluoma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Hirvasluoma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson avoiding damage as Hirvasluoma throws knees to the body.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Hirvasluoma is controlling the position.
Hirvasluoma lands a nice elbow.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hirvasluoma misses with a two punch combination.
Hirvasluoma tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Hirvasluoma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hirvasluoma looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hirvasluoma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hirvasluoma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Jackson has hold of one of Hirvasluoma's legs. Hirvasluoma is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hirvasluoma's head.
Pekka Hirvasluoma is winning the standup battle so far.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hirvasluoma slips under a jab from Jackson.
Hirvasluoma looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Hirvasluoma misses with a head kick.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hirvasluoma is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Hirvasluoma circles away and we're back to standing.

Hirvasluoma drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
Hirvasluoma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hirvasluoma scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hirvasluoma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hirvasluoma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Hirvasluoma.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Hirvasluoma sprawls well.
Hirvasluoma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirvasluoma wants to clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hirvasluoma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Hirvasluoma tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Hirvasluoma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hirvasluoma gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.

Hirvasluoma breaks the clinch.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Hirvasluoma closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Hirvasluoma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.

Jackson decides to stand back up.
A clash of legs there as Hirvasluoma blocks the low kick.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirvasluoma.
Hirvasluoma thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Hirvasluoma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Jackson pulls guard.
Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hirvasluoma's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson postures up in Hirvasluoma's guard and throws a big left but Hirvasluoma blocks it.
Hirvasluoma wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson trying to control but Hirvasluoma is working from the bottom.
Lipton Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Jackson stands up from Hirvasluoma's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hirvasluoma wants to clinch.

Hirvasluoma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hirvasluoma is pressed up against the ropes. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hirvasluoma down to the mat. Hirvasluoma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hirvasluoma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hirvasluoma sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hirvasluoma slips a straight right by Jackson.

Hirvasluoma rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lipton Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Lipton Jackson!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Lipton Jackson!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Lipton Jackson!

Lipton Jackson wins by unanimous decision!