PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jackson
vs
Badass

172 cm
19
142 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
146 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Badass!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Badass as he jumps to the side.

Badass moves into the clinch.
Badass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
A bit of stalling here from Badass.
Badass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Badass is struggling to control the position.
Badass connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Badass looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Badass tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Badass misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Badass.
Badass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Badass landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Badass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson avoiding damage as Badass throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Badass to work.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Badass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Badass trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Badass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Badass landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Badass with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Badass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Badass prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badass tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson avoiding damage as Badass throws knees to the body.
Badass is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Badass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Badass working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Badass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass scores a nice knee to the body.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Badass trying to land knees to the body.
Badass lands a knee to the body.
Badass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Badass.
Badass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Badass lands a knee to the head.
Badass connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Joel Jackson has been cut.
Badass misses with a knee to the head.
Badass looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badass lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass connects with a knee to the head.
Badass lands a knee to the head.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Badass prevents it.
Badass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Badass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson avoiding damage as Badass throws knees to the body.
Badass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Badass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Badass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Badass has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Badass.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Badass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Badass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Badass is defending well.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Badass avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Badass scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Badass looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson has Badass pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Badass manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Badass unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass is stalling here.
Badass lands a knee to the head.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Badass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Badass trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Badass obliges.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Badass.
Badass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Badass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Badass missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass trying to land knees to the body.
Badass landing knees to the head.
Badass is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson wants a takedown.
Badass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Badass landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Badass with a knee to the head.
Badass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Badass crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Badass pulls his leg out and moves away.
Badass throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Badass lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.

Badass closes the distance and clinches.
Badass effectively controlling the action here.
Badass controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Badass's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Badass unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Badass working Jackson over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Badass.
Badass unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Badass trying to land knees to the body.
Badass scores with a knee to the head.
Badass scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Badass crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Badass landing knees to the body.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Badass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Badass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joel Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Badass's waist but Badass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Badass gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Badass, right into the meat.
Badass lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Badass throws a leg kick that misses.

Badass has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Badass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass avoiding damage.
Badass lands a knee to the body.
Badass with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Badass misses with a knee to the head.
Badass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Badass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Badass lands a knee to the head.
Badass lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Badass.
Badass connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Badass avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Badass.
Badass putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Badass obliges.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Badass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Badass with a knee to the head.
Badass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Badass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Badass after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Badass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson avoiding damage as Badass throws knees to the body.
Jackson has Badass pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Badass manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Badass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson avoiding damage as Badass throws knees to the body.
Badass trying to land knees to the body.
Badass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Badass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Badass.
Badass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Badass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Badass utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Badass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Badass.
Joel Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrone Badass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Badass avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Badass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Badass has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Badass!