PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Jakovlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakovlev comes to the cage accompanied by Devour. Tripper has chosen Disturbed - Land Of Confusion as his entrance music. Jack Tripper acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jakovlev
vs
Tripper

195 cm
30
290 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

192 cm
44
284 lbs
34 - 23 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent

SP Ultimate Nutrition

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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Jakovlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Tripper!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakovlev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tripper counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Tripper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jakovlev's half guard.
Jakovlev is looking to control Tripper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jakovlev avoid being mounted?
Tripper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jakovlev wants to improve his position but Tripper is controlling well.
Tripper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jakovlev is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jakovlev actively working from the bottom here.
Tripper wants to free his trapped foot but Jakovlev is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovlev is trying to maintain the position but Tripper is very close to passing his half guard.
Tripper trying to pass the guard but Jakovlev defending well.

Jakovlev actively working from the bottom here.
Tripper controlling the action here.
Tripper has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD: Lightning Kicks. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jakovlev tries to roll over but Tripper keeps him under control.
Tripper trying to mount his opponent but Jakovlev defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jakovlev wants to get back to full guard.

Jakovlev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jakovlev actively working from the bottom here.
Tripper lands strikes from half guard.
Tripper is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tripper passes into side control, despite Jakovlev's attempt to control the position.
Jakovlev tries to bench press Tripper off him but Tripper keeps the position.
Jakovlev sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripper wants to pass to mount but Jakovlev is defending the position.
Jakovlev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jakovlev trying to control from the bottom.
Jakovlev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tripper wants to pass to mount but Jakovlev is defending the position.
Tripper is looking to take a break and control but Jakovlev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jakovlev wants to get back to full guard.

Jakovlev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jakovlev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tripper pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tripper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jakovlev keeps working.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Jakovlev shoots in and bounces Tripper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tripper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tripper won't allow Jakovlev to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tripper is stalling in the full guard.
Tripper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jakovlev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Tripper dominated that round.
That's time! Jakovlev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jakovlev misses with a body shot.
Jakovlev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jakovlev shoots in for a takedown but Tripper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jakovlev throws a series of punches but Tripper moves out of range.
Jakovlev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jakovlev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tripper.
Jakovlev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tripper throws a shot from downtown. Jakovlev moves away and avoids it.
Tripper takes a swing at Jakovlev's ribcage but misses.
Jakovlev throwing a counter right hand but Tripper manages to avoid it.
Jakovlev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakovlev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jakovlev looks to land a combination but Tripper avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakovlev. Tripper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tripper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jakovlev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovlev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tripper feints and then cracks Jakovlev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jakovlev down.
Jakovlev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jakovlev walks into a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Jakovlev blocks the leg kick.
Tripper misses with a low kick as Jakovlev jumps back.
Jakovlev fails with a takedown attempt.
Tripper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Jakovlev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakovlev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev throws a good cross that connects.
Jakovlev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jakovlev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jakovlev throws an overhand right that lands on Tripper's shoulder, as Tripper tries to avoid the shot.
Petr Jakovlev is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tripper shoots in and bounces Jakovlev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Jakovlev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tripper is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jakovlev.
Jakovlev struggling a bit here.
Tripper scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripper working the ground and pound.
Tripper wants to control but Jakovlev is keeping him busy.
Jack Tripper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jakovlev is trying to control Tripper's posture but Tripper avoids it.
Jakovlev is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tripper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Tripper is trying to get an arm triangle but Jakovlev is defending well.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tripper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tripper throwing shots but Jakovlev is blocking nicely.
Jakovlev trying to control here.
Tripper working Jakovlev over with strikes.
Tripper prevents Jakovlev from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Tripper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Tripper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jakovlev throws a combination that misses

and Tripper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tripper connects with a couple of short punches.
Tripper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tripper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tripper trying to control but Jakovlev is working from the bottom.
Tripper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tripper landing some decent shots from guard.

Jakovlev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tripper defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripper postures up in Jakovlev's guard and throws a big left but Jakovlev blocks it.
Tripper wants to pass the guard but Jakovlev is keeping the position.

Jakovlev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tripper slips nicely into half guard.
Jakovlev tries to get to full guard but Tripper has control of the leg.
Tripper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jakovlev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tripper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jakovlev's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tripper tries to pass to full mount but Jakovlev defends it.
Tripper tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jakovlev.
Jakovlev tries to roll over but Tripper keeps him under control.
Tripper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tripper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jakovlev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jakovlev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tripper.
Jakovlev taking some punishment here, with Tripper in his half guard.
Tripper is pressing down on Jakovlev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jakovlev is holding on for now.
Tripper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripper tries to pass to full mount but Jakovlev defends it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jakovlev throws the left hand but Tripper avoids the punch easily.
Jack Tripper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jakovlev throws an overhand right that lands on Tripper's shoulder, as Tripper tries to avoid the shot.
Petr Jakovlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakovlev lands an overhand right.
Tripper misses with a double jab.
It looked like Jakovlev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Tripper feints and as Jakovlev raises his hands in defense, Tripper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tripper postures up.

Tripper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tripper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tripper trying to control but Jakovlev is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tripper throws a strike but Jakovlev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jakovlev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petr Jakovlev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakovlev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jakovlev throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Jakovlev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jakovlev wants to control from the top but Tripper keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Tripper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tripper 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Tripper!
Jack Tripper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.