PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between WIlliam Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Sun Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jackson
vs
Sun Ju

160 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
19
143 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, WIlliam Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Sun Ju!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ju connects with a solid leg kick.
Ju misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kim Sun Ju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ju throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.

Ju gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Ju tries to pass.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ju accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ju scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ju stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Ju.
Ju fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Ju throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ju defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Ju.
Ju lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Ju throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Ju darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Ju tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nice strikes from Ju there.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Ju in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ju seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Ju stands up from half guard.
Ju scoring well with a low kick there.
Ju throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ju throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Ju throws a nice head kick!
Ju fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ju.

Ju pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ju walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WIlliam Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ju keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Ju scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ju lands with a slapping head kick.

Ju closes the distance and clinches.

Ju jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ju is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Ju has his feet on Jackson's thighs here. He's pushed Jackson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jackson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kim Sun Ju!