PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendrik Velikopolje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Can't be Touched. Velikopolje comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yngwie Malmsteen & Dio - Dream On kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Quinton Jackson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jackson
vs
Velikopolje

185 cm
35
220 lbs
26 - 12 - 0

188 cm
27
217 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hendrik Velikopolje!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velikopolje slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson slips under a jab from Velikopolje.

Velikopolje takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Velikopolje lands with a left to the head.
Velikopolje goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velikopolje misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velikopolje misses with a punch to the body.
Velikopolje has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
We've been informed that Velikopolje has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Jackson pulls guard successfully.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Velikopolje defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velikopolje slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velikopolje is aware though and is defending well.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Velikopolje pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson is trying to keep Velikopolje in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Velikopolje has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson is trying to keep Velikopolje in close.
Velikopolje trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Velikopolje throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Velikopolje connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Velikopolje. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson throws the left hand but Velikopolje avoids the punch easily.
Velikopolje with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Velikopolje slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Velikopolje lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Velikopolje cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson throws a body punch but Velikopolje moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Velikopolje.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velikopolje tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Velikopolje finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson looks to land a strike but Velikopolje avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Velikopolje looking for a sweep. Not yet Velikopolje, not yet.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Velikopolje manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Velikopolje takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hendrik Velikopolje will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Both fighters circling a little - Velikopolje finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jackson swings for the body but Velikopolje moves out of range.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Velikopolje tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Velikopolje is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stops Velikopolje from getting back to his feet.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Velikopolje dodges it nicely.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velikopolje looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Velikopolje uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Velikopolje's brow.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velikopolje works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Velikopolje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Velikopolje uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Velikopolje!
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velikopolje doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velikopolje manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Velikopolje trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Velikopolje stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Quinton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velikopolje is keeping the position for now.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Velikopolje keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Velikopolje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Velikopolje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velikopolje lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson throws a right hand that Velikopolje ducks under and follows up with a left that Velikopolje also avoids with ease.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses the jab.
Velikopolje buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Velikopolje throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velikopolje with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Velikopolje throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Hendrik Velikopolje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Velikopolje. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velikopolje circles away.
Velikopolje looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Velikopolje lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Velikopolje throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Velikopolje.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Velikopolje, right into the meat.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velikopolje defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Velikopolje into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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!
Velikopolje lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje misses with some punches.
Jackson letting Velikopolje take a breather here.
A short right from Velikopolje on the inside.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Velikopolje fails to land.
Velikopolje lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Velikopolje misses with the head strike.
Velikopolje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Velikopolje is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Velikopolje pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Velikopolje lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Velikopolje working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Velikopolje lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velikopolje tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velikopolje throws a head punch that misses.
Velikopolje working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Velikopolje has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson has Velikopolje pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Velikopolje manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Velikopolje pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Velikopolje is controlling the position.
Velikopolje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Velikopolje lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Velikopolje manages to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Velikopolje.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velikopolje throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Velikopolje.
Velikopolje throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Velikopolje really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Velikopolje.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Velikopolje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velikopolje misses with a body kick.
Velikopolje scores with a kick to the midsection.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Velikopolje has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velikopolje gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velikopolje fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velikopolje misses with the head strike.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velikopolje just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Velikopolje pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Velikopolje avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Velikopolje continues to drive forward.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Velikopolje working aggressively here.
Velikopolje lands a right hand.
Hendrik Velikopolje seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Velikopolje working aggressively here.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Velikopolje throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velikopolje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velikopolje lands with a left to the head.
Quinton Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velikopolje swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velikopolje misses with some punches.
Velikopolje misses with the head strike.
Velikopolje working aggressively here.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Velikopolje has him pressed against the cage.
Velikopolje has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velikopolje slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Velikopolje misses with some punches.
Velikopolje has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Velikopolje.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velikopolje.
Hendrik Velikopolje is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Velikopolje has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velikopolje lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Velikopolje lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Velikopolje fails to land.
Velikopolje prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Velikopolje tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velikopolje misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Velikopolje fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hendrik Velikopolje seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velikopolje defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Velikopolje into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Velikopolje.
Velikopolje working aggressively here.
Velikopolje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Velikopolje pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velikopolje circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Velikopolje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Velikopolje has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 37:39
Judge William Gold scores the fight 37:39
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 38:38

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hendrik Velikopolje!
Hendrik Velikopolje thanked the fans post fight for their support.