PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Bekeroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pookie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ride The Train. Pookie Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bekeroon
vs
Jackson

196 cm
27
258 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
21
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romeo Bekeroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pookie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bekeroon darts in and clinches Jackson up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson trying to stall but Bekeroon improves his position.
Jackson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Bekeroon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bekeroon is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Bekeroon prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Bekeroon.
Bekeroon tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Bekeroon is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Romeo Bekeroon has been cut.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jackson has Bekeroon pressed against the ropes, preventing Bekeroon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bekeroon trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bekeroon as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Bekeroon blocks with his arms.
Bekeroon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bekeroon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bekeroon is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bekeroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bekeroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekeroon prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Bekeroon.
Bekeroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekeroon blocks an uppercut.
Bekeroon tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Bekeroon is blocking nicely.
Jackson wants to stall.
Bekeroon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Bekeroon prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekeroon's elbow.
Jackson works on Bekeroon's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Bekeroon trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bekeroon into the ropes.
Bekeroon takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekeroon blocking some punches.
Bekeroon looking to slow down the pace here.
Bekeroon gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bekeroon fails to land.
Bekeroon gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bekeroon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bekeroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Nice body punch from Bekeroon.
Bekeroon tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Bekeroon has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bekeroon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson pushes Bekeroon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekeroon can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bekeroon.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson taking a breather.
Bekeroon misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Jackson.

Romeo Bekeroon's cut is getting worse.
Bekeroon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bekeroon fails to land.
Bekeroon works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Bekeroon is pushing Jackson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pookie Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Romeo Bekeroon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bekeroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bekeroon is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.

Bekeroon has Jackson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Bekeroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bekeroon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson stalls.
Bekeroon is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Bekeroon into the ropes.
Bekeroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekeroon's elbow.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Bekeroon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.

Bekeroon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bekeroon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Bekeroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pookie Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws the left hand but Bekeroon avoids the punch easily.
Bekeroon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Bekeroon forces Jackson back against the ropes and clinches.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bekeroon.
Bekeroon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pookie Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bekeroon lands an uppercut.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bekeroon is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Bekeroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekeroon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Bekeroon trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson taking a breather.

Bekeroon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bekeroon connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson throws a head kick but Bekeroon moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bekeroon finds it's target.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bekeroon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Bekeroon saw that one coming.
Bekeroon ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Bekeroon misses the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bekeroon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Bekeroon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Bekeroon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bekeroon misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Bekeroon's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson takes a swing at Bekeroon's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bekeroon is looking to clinch.
Romeo Bekeroon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Bekeroon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Bekeroon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson scores with a spinning back kick!
Bekeroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Bekeroon's head coaches at LOD: Novae that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bekeroon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Bekeroon's belly button to the back.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Bekeroon's front leg but catches the back leg as Bekeroon tries to avoid it.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Romeo Bekeroon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Bekeroon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bekeroon misses with a looping right.
Bekeroon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pookie Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Romeo Bekeroon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bekeroon moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson moves forwards but Bekeroon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bekeroon checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bekeroon throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bekeroon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bekeroon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bekeroon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bekeroon.
Bekeroon wants to clinch.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Bekeroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bekeroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Bekeroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Jackson.
Bekeroon lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Bekeroon moves out of range easily.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson scores with a jab. Bekeroon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bekeroon is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.

Bekeroon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Bekeroon avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the ropes.
Romeo Bekeroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Bekeroon tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Bekeroon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the ropes.
Bekeroon managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bekeroon.
Bekeroon has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekeroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson letting Bekeroon take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bekeroon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bekeroon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bekeroons head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bekeroon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson keeps control of Bekeroon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bekeroon wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.

Bekeroon manages to break the clinch.
Bekeroon jabs at Jackson's body.
Bekeroon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bekeroon misses with a double jab.
Pookie Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Bekeroon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bekeroon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pookie Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bekeroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Bekeroon breaks the clinch.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bekeroon doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bekeroon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bekeroon is looking to clinch.
Bekeroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Bekeroon - just one landing.
Bekeroon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romeo Bekeroon.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pookie Jackson!
A very excited looking Pookie Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.