PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stowall Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Stowall Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Masters
vs
Jackson

185 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stowall Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masters.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Masters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Masters counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Masters to acknowledge the strikes.
Masters moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masters.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Max Masters has been cut.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Masters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Masters backs away looking to recover.
Masters defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Masters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masters on the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily.
Jab from Jackson.
Masters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Masters shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masters shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Masters 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.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Masters shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Masters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Masters's head back.
Stowall Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masters doesn't seem bothered though.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Masters. 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 throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Masters moved away.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Masters's defenses.

Max Masters's cut is getting worse.
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!
Masters dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Masters ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stowall Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Masters's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Masters counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masters 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.
Jackson tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to circle away but Masters has him pinned against the cage.
Masters has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masters throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Masters.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Masters won't allow it.
Masters keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Masters jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson tries to stand but Masters is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Masters has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Masters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Masters stops Jackson from standing up.
Masters lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Masters decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masters dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Masters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masters off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masters throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Masters 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.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson is trying to push Masters away but Masters has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Masters is controlling him.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Masters has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Masters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masters shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Masters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Masters's leg but Masters calmly moves out of range.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Masters saw it coming and moves away.
Masters dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Masters is controlling him.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson tries to circle away but Masters has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stowall Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Masters's cut.
That's time! Masters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Masters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Masters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Masters backpedaling.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stowall Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Masters's belly button to the back.
Masters closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Masters pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masters gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Masters counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masters throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Masters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson throws a combination. Masters tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Masters avoids it.
Max Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Masters with that takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Masters takes one to the side of the head.

Max Masters's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Masters wants to clinch.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masters off to one side.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Masters avoids it well.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masters's head.
No luck for Masters with that takedown attempt.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Max Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stowall Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stowall Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Stowall Jackson!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Stowall Jackson!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Stowall Jackson!

Stowall Jackson wins by unanimous decision!