PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Snake Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yeriza Intagilokali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeriza Intagilokali will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jackson
vs
Intagilokali

171 cm
20
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Supreme Nutrition
Conquer

GREEN!160

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Snake Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yeriza Intagilokali!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Intagilokali digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Intagilokali shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Jackson has his foot on Intagilokali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Intagilokali works his way back into a safe position though.
Intagilokali slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Intagilokali's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Intagilokali's back!
Intagilokali tries to break free.

Jackson is persistently looking for the submission but Intagilokali is defending it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Intagilokali tries to escape the position.
Intagilokali keeps trying to improve his position.

Jackson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Intagilokali has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jackson avoiding Intagilokali 's attempts to control his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Intagilokali manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jackson's guard. Nice work there by Intagilokali.
Intagilokali advances position into side control!
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Intagilokali wants to get back to full guard.
Intagilokali is still trying to improve position.

Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson passes to side control.
Intagilokali is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson tries for a kimura but Intagilokali is defending well.
Intagilokali is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is trying to break free.
Intagilokali lands punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Intagilokali biding his time, controlling Jackson.

Intagilokali is looking for the choke from the back position but Jackson is controlling his hands well.

Intagilokali is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jackson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Intagilokali cracks Jackson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jackson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to roll but Intagilokali sticks to his back.
Well, with Intagilokali on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jackson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Intagilokali lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Intagilokali wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.

Intagilokali is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jackson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Jackson right now.
Jackson is trying to remain composed but Intagilokali is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Jackson tries to escape but Intagilokali has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Intagilokali wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intagilokali scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Intagilokali controlling from mount.
Intagilokali lands a couple of good shots and Jackson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is in bad spot here.
Intagilokali scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Jackson is covering up but some of the strikes from Intagilokali are getting through and doing damage.

Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Intagilokali's arms.
Intagilokali controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.

Intagilokali patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yeriza Intagilokali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Intagilokali lands with a nice body punch.
Intagilokali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson passes to full mount!

Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Intagilokali is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!
Intagilokali is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Intagilokali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Intagilokali makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Intagilokali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Intagilokali is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Intagilokali postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Intagilokali trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Intagilokali controls the pace.
Intagilokali landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Intagilokali postures up.
Intagilokali landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson 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.

Intagilokali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Intagilokali has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Intagilokali advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Intagilokali tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Intagilokali.

Intagilokali looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Intagilokali's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Intagilokali's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stick to Intagilokali's back but Intagilokali is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Intagilokali.
Intagilokali wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Intagilokali is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Intagilokali wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Intagilokali controlling him for the moment.
Intagilokali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Intagilokali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Intagilokali defends well.
Intagilokali's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Intagilokali trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Intagilokali won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Intagilokali pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Intagilokali slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Intagilokali keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Intagilokali wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Intagilokali passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yeriza Intagilokali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Intagilokali misses with a body shot.

Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Intagilokali looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson looking to control but instead Intagilokali has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Intagilokali gets back to full guard.
Intagilokali lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Intagilokali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Intagilokali looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Intagilokali tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intagilokali slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Intagilokali got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Intagilokali has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Intagilokali is proving a slippery customer.
Intagilokali chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Intagilokali tries to pass.
Intagilokali slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Intagilokali landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Intagilokali looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Intagilokali smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Yeriza Intagilokali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face as Intagilokali controls the position.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Intagilokali is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Intagilokali's best efforts.
Intagilokali content to control rather than advance.
Intagilokali passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Intagilokali has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intagilokali can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Yeriza Intagilokali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson wants to hold on but Intagilokali pushes him away.
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Intagilokali has taken his back!
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Intagilokali takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson wants to control but Intagilokali is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Intagilokali content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intagilokali's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Intagilokali has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Intagilokali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Snake Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Intagilokali not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yeriza Intagilokali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Intagilokali 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yeriza Intagilokali!