PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matti Majava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Majava
vs
Jackson

184 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
198 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

PED Nutrition
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matti Majava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Majava.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Majava gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Majava is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Majava looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Majava throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Majava.
A slow jab from Majava misses its intended target.
Majava misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Majava moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Majava slips the punch.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Majava with an uppercut!
Majava lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majava steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body punch but Majava moves out of range.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Majava throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a jab when Majava was well out of range.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson tries to bum rush Majava with a series of wild strikes but Majava uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Majava moves out of range of the strikes.
Majava misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Majava does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majava drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.

Majava shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majava working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Majava seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackson trying to remain calm as Majava controls from the top position.
Majava working the ground and pound but Jackson is defending the strikes.
Jackson wants to control but Majava postures up.
Majava trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Majava throws a strike aimed at the side of Jackson's head but Jackson avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is letting Majava control him for a moment.
Majava's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Majava wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson is being controlled here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson takes a swing at Majava's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Majava moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Majava shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Majava counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Jackson bucks up and tries to throw Majava off but instead Majava has got his back!
Good control from Majava.
Majava missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Majava circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Matti Majava has been cut.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Majava sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson swings for the body but Majava moves out of range.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Majava is out of range.
Joshua Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Majava throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Majava lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Majava looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
We've been hearing good reports from Majava's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here as Majava stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majava in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Majava is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Majava postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Majava controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Majava wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Majava ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Majava ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Majava throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Majava moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Majava throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Majava's head but Majava sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Majava uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Majava throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Majava's head but Majava sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Jackson misses.

Majava fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Majava is now in Jackson's guard.
Majava stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Majava from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Majava isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Majava from controlling successfully.

Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majava manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matti Majava's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Majava lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Majava.
No luck for Majava with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Majava throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Majava under the eye.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses

and Majava counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jackson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majava defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Majava is looking to counter punch.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Majava walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majava walks into a jab.
Majava is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Majava thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Majava bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Majava appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson throws a jab when Majava was well out of range.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Majava misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson throws a body punch but Majava moves out of range.
It looked like Majava wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majava.
Majava feinted with a counter takedown.
Majava just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majava lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Majava slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Majava.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Majava connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majava throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Majava misses with a double jab
and Majava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Majava moved out of range.
Jackson throws a body punch but Majava moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Majava.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majava moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Majava half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majava moves out of range of the strikes.
Majava attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Majava counters with a takedown into side control.
Joshua Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Majava advances to mount.
Matti Majava overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Majava has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majava controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson taking shots to the head.
Matti Majava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Majava landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Majava landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majava controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joshua Jackson.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Jackson!