PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Icarus Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ritter comes to the cage accompanied by Postmortem - Slayer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ritter
vs
Jackson

225 cm
24
288 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
258 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Icarus Ritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Ritter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Ritter sprawls well.
Jackson lands with a hook. Ritter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ritter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ritter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ritter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Ritter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

We're going to have a standup here because Icarus Ritter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ritter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritter was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritter.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Ritter throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ritter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Lee Jackson has been cut.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ritter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ritter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ritter scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Ritter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Ritter finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ritter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Ritter.
Icarus Ritter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Jackson.
Ritter wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.

Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Ritter wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson prevents Ritter from improving his position.

Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Ritter defends the submission attempt.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Ritter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter keeping hold of Jackson's head, controlling as best he can.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ritter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ritter holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
Ritter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ritter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ritter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Ritter's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritter working a defensive guard here.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ritter is keeping the position.
Ritter managing to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ritter sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ritter.
Ritter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ritter but Ritter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ritter lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Ritter ducks down to avoid it.
Icarus Ritter is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritter was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ritter at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ritter on his heels. He'll look to pass Ritter's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter working a defensive guard here.
Ritter keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ritter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson misses with a hook. Ritter ducked under it nicely.
Ritter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritter.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Ritter.
Lee Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter just misses with a punch to the body.

Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ritter's legs.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Jackson wants to control but Ritter is keeping him busy.
Ritter wants to control but Jackson postures up.
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 looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson trying to control the action but Ritter is working from the bottom.
Lee Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ritter struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter is looking for a sweep.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritter keeps working.
Ritter is trying to improve his position.
Jackson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ritter!

Jackson looking for a guillotine from mount but Ritter is having none of it.
Ritter tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ritter is looking to escape.
Ritter working to try and regain half guard.
Ritter wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson tries to control but Ritter wriggling away.
Ritter tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Ritter is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritter wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Icarus Ritter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ritter lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.

Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Ritter's guard.
Ritter looking to control.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ritter is keeping the position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Ritter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ritter's guard.
Ritter is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ritter avoid being mounted?
Jackson is keen to just control but Ritter is a slippery customer.

Jackson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ritter to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ritter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ritter controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Icarus Ritter just wasn't active enough.
Ritter misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab to Ritter's midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Ritter misses with a body shot.

Ritter has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ritter lands with a short shot to the head.

That has opened up Lee Jackson's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is working for takedown but Ritter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Ritter.
Ritter controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Icarus Ritter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Jackson.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ritter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritter is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ritter down to the mat. Ritter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ritter scores with a jab to the body.
Ritter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ritter is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ritter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ritter lands with a good body shot.
Ritter lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Ritter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ritter connects with a looping right hand.
Ritter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ritter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritter.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritter looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.

Ritter lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Ritter takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

The cut above Lee Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ritter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Ritter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ritter.
Ritter jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Jackson is rocked!

Lee Jackson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritter finish him?
Ritter cracks Jackson with a left hook right on the temple and Jackson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Ritter lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Jackson is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Icarus Ritter!
As Icarus Ritter got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Fixing some bad habits, reinventing myself as a fighter, and showing the world that with the proper guidance I can be a force. All on my list for 2014. '.