PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beebop Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Storm looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Jackson
vs
Storm

179 cm
21
172 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Sun-Tzu

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beebop Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Storm!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.

Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Storm uses from the top position.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm passes into half guard.
Storm prevents Jackson from improving his position.

Storm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Storm controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson , not yet.
Storm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm looks winded!
Jackson seems keen to control Storm's posture.
Storm wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Storm throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Storm is in Jackson 's guard.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Storm controlling him for the moment.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Storm controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Storm postures up.

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.
Storm won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Storm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Storm regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm seems keen to control Jackson 's posture.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Beebop Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Storm checks a low kick from Jackson .

Storm fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Storm is now in Jackson 's guard.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Storm trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Jackson has his foot on Storm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Storm works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Storm isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Storm controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Storm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to keep Storm in close.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Storm pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Storm is continuing to stall.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the sweep.

Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Storm is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Storm has escaped and now he's on top!

Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Storm is proving a slippery customer.
Storm slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm preventing the sweep.
Storm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Storm wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson tries to buck Storm off but Storm is having none of it.
Jackson seems a little lost for a moment, as Storm dominates the positioning.
Storm lands a decent elbow from side control.
Storm looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Storm smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Storm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is not content to let Storm control the position.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is trying to control Storm's posture but Storm avoids it.
Storm advances to mount.
Storm with good strikes from the mount here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson tries to hold on but Storm pushes him away.
Rick Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Storm connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Storm lands a couple of good shots and Jackson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Storm throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Storm finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Storm pushing down on Jackson 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson trying to control here.
Storm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Storm postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm passes Jackson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is pressing down on Storm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Storm trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Storm's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Storm is having none of it.
Storm is stalling in the full guard.
Storm lands a couple of digs.
Storm postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Storm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Storm trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beebop Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Storm's guard.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Storm won't let him.
Jackson trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Storm pulls Jackson in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Storm keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Storm stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Storm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson trying to hold on to Storm's head to control him but Storm postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Storm lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.

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

Storm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Storm showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson tries to kick Storm off in order to stand up. Storm Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm controls the position.
Storm working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Jackson 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Storm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Storm!
Beebop Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back, faster and stronger, and ready to fight for the win!'.