PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ropuitururapthlaka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is One - Metallica. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ropuitururapthlaka
vs
Jackson

196 cm
30
295 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

195 cm
27
289 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ropuitururapthlaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Ropuitururapthlaka ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ropuitururapthlaka has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson stuns Ropuitururapthlaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ropuitururapthlaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ropuitururapthlaka doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka has been cut.
Jackson works Ropuitururapthlaka's body with a nice hook.
Ropuitururapthlaka is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a right hand that Ropuitururapthlaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Ropuitururapthlaka also avoids with ease.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ropuitururapthlaka back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ropuitururapthlaka closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Ropuitururapthlaka pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ropuitururapthlaka checks the leg kick.
Ropuitururapthlaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ropuitururapthlaka moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ropuitururapthlaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Ropuitururapthlaka avoids nicely.
Ropuitururapthlaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ropuitururapthlaka eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ropuitururapthlaka. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ropuitururapthlaka managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ropuitururapthlaka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Ropuitururapthlaka works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Ropuitururapthlaka is having none of it.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ropuitururapthlaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ropuitururapthlaka stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Ropuitururapthlaka wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Ropuitururapthlaka won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Ropuitururapthlaka wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Ropuitururapthlaka forces his way into half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ropuitururapthlaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ropuitururapthlaka is one step ahead there.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ropuitururapthlaka stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Ropuitururapthlaka passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ropuitururapthlaka is working for an americana but Jackson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ropuitururapthlaka was thinking about the submission.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ropuitururapthlaka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ropuitururapthlaka preventing the sweep.

Ropuitururapthlaka drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Ropuitururapthlaka off! Ropuitururapthlaka jumps back into Jackson's guard.

Ropuitururapthlaka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ropuitururapthlaka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ropuitururapthlaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ropuitururapthlaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ropuitururapthlaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ropuitururapthlaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
John Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Ropuitururapthlaka looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Ropuitururapthlaka missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ropuitururapthlaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Jackson drops Ropuitururapthlaka with a beautiful combination! Ropuitururapthlaka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!

Ropuitururapthlaka is rocked!

Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka's cut is getting worse.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Ropuitururapthlaka avoids nicely.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ropuitururapthlaka at a distance.

Jackson cracks Ropuitururapthlaka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jackson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ropuitururapthlaka to stand back up!
Oh Ropuitururapthlaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jackson has managed to clinch.
Ropuitururapthlaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson dips a shoulder and cracks Ropuitururapthlaka with a mighty uppercut! Ropuitururapthlaka falls back against the cage and Jackson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ropuitururapthlaka is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jackson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Jackson!
John Jackson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.