PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakuza comes to the cage accompanied by The Legend of Zelda, Overworld. Ichi Yakuza looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Yakuza
vs
Jackson

150 cm
34
112 lbs
4 - 37 - 0

160 cm
30
130 lbs
12 - 11 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Namunamu Clothing

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 4 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichi Yakuza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Jackson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Yakuza looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Yakuza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakuza circles away quickly and effectively.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses.
Yakuza throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Yakuza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yakuza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Foundry in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ichi Yakuza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yakuza walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Yakuza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Yakuza's ribs.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yakuza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Yakuza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yakuza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a right hand that Yakuza ducks under and follows up with a left that Yakuza also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Yakuza moves out of range.
Yakuza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Yakuza avoids nicely.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Yakuza.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Yakuza throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Yakuza avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yakuza slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Yakuza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yakuza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yakuza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yakuza throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Yakuza.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Yakuza avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Yakuza tries a head kick but it misses.
Yakuza throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Yakuza misses with a head kick.
Yakuza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yakuza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Yakuza moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yakuza.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yakuza throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
A head kick by Yakuza misses
and Yakuza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a right hand that Yakuza ducks under and follows up with a left that Yakuza also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yakuza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Yakuza's head.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yakuza dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakuza.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson feints a jab promting Yakuza to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yakuza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Yakuza.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yakuza under the eye.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Yakuza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakuza.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yakuza misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Fred Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakuza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Yakuza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a right hand that Yakuza ducks under and follows up with a left that Yakuza also avoids with ease.
Ichi Yakuza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yakuza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yakuza at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Yakuza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yakuza throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Yakuza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Yakuza.
Yakuza misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Yakuza.
As Yakuza backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Yakuza manages to avoid it all.
Yakuza tries a head kick but it misses.
Yakuza throws a lazy head kick
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Yakuza.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Yakuza.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Yakuza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yakuza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Yakuza.
Yakuza tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Yakuza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yakuza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Yakuza.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yakuza throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Yakuza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Yakuza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yakuza tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Yakuza throws a lazy head kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yakuza eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson throws a series of punches but Yakuza moves out of range.
Yakuza is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Yakuza throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yakuza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Yakuza moves out of range.
Yakuza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yakuza momentarily.
Yakuza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Yakuza backpedaling.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yakuza pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yakuza on the side of the head.
Yakuza throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Yakuza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yakuza walks into a left hand.
Yakuza dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakuza circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Yakuza avoids nicely.
Yakuza misses with a head kick.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Yakuza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakuza circles away quickly and effectively.
Ichi Yakuza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Yakuza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Yakuza throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Yakuza.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Yakuza throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses.
Yakuza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Yakuza.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yakuza doesn't seem phased though.
Yakuza slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Yakuza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson scores with a one two! Yakuza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Yakuza.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson avoids the head kick by Yakuza.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Yakuza moves out of range.
Yakuza throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Yakuza throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab to Yakuza's midsection.
Yakuza throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yakuza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yakuza throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yakuza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yakuza slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Yakuza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Yakuza throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jackson!
The defeated Ichi Yakuza had this to say: 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.