PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hyman England (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beebop Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

England
vs
Jackson

188 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
21
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hyman England!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beebop Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
England keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
England being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson postures up.
England utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
England looking for a sweep. Not yet England, not yet.
England working a defensive guard here.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but England is retaining full guard.

England is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson passes England's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson not doing much here.

That's two 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.
England won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson is thwarting England's attempts to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson looks for a takedown but England sprawls well.
England went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
England slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson , before circling back to the center of the mat.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged England in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
England being controlled against the cage.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables England to keep the fight standing.
Hyman England has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beebop Jackson .
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but England avoids the damage to the body.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jackson has England up against the cage in a clinch.
England managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
England misses with a punch on the inside.
England tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. England smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson .

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson prevents England from standing back up.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beebop Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

England fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
England displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson .
England stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and England wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson drives through and clinches with England against the cage.
Jackson 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson tries to pull guard but England forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hyman England has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beebop Jackson .

That's one minute gone in the round.

England manages to break the clinch.

England gets tackled into the cage by Jackson . Jackson maintains the clinch.
England tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson tries to pull guard but England won't allow it.

Jackson is trying to trip England. He has hold of a leg but England is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

England is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
England is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
England is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
England trying to control the position.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but England won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
England slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hyman England is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jackson clinches up against the cage.

Jackson gets control of England's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but England can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
England throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
England shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beebop Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

England dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but England shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts England as he jumps to the side.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
England has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson darts in and clinches England up against the cage.

Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
England lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson working a defensive guard but England manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
England working the ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but England has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but England gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
England looking to ground and pound but Jackson is blocking nicely.
England throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Jackson is just holding on here. England manages to take his back.
England throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Jackson is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Beebop Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Jackson is still trying to improve position.

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!

Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.

England seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of . Hyman England!
Beebop Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back, faster and stronger, and ready to fight for the win!'.