PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pip Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Jackson (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.

Gonzalez
vs
Jackson

172 cm
28
153 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

184 cm
27
154 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pip Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mac Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gonzalez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gonzalez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez motions for Jackson to come forward. Gonzalez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson checks a low kick from Gonzalez.
A good leg kick by Gonzalez.
Jackson sizes up Gonzalez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick

so Gonzalez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.

Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gonzalez controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Gonzalez has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mac Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Gonzalez's head back.
Gonzalez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Gonzalez avoids it.
Mac Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Gonzalez moved away.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gonzalez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a solid body kick.
Gonzalez checks a leg kick nicely.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Gonzalez counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Jackson lands a left and a right that send Gonzalez crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Gonzalez is rocked!

It looks like Pip Gonzalez has been cut.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Gonzalez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson misses the jab.
Gonzalez works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mac Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pip Gonzalez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gonzalez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gonzalez.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Gonzalez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson cracks Gonzalez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Gonzalez only half commits.
Mac Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Gonzalez throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gonzalez.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Jackson.
A cross from Gonzalez lands.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Gonzalez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gonzalez. That one must have hurt.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Gonzalez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gonzalez throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Gonzalez only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Gonzalez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzalez somewhat.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Gonzalez checks a low kick from Jackson.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gonzalez scores with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Jackson with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pip Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A body shot lands from Jackson.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mac Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pip Gonzalez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Gonzalez's leg. Gonzalez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Gonzalez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gonzalez. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Gonzalez closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Gonzalez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Gonzalez looks to throw a body kick
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Gonzalez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Gonzalez cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Jackson.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gonzalez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Gonzalez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Gonzalez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Gonzalez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Jackson with a nice cross.
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gonzalez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson throws a jab when Gonzalez was well out of range.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pip Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Mac 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.
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pip Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mac Jackson.
I've got Jackson 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Jackson!
Our winner, Mac Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.