PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Halstenberg (ranked 1736 p4p, 235 weight class) and Mujahid Jackson (ranked 2734 p4p, 335 weight class). Mujahid Jackson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Halstenberg
vs
Jackson

172 cm
29
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

190 cm
31
187 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Halstenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mujahid Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halstenberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Halstenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halstenberg defends it well.
Halstenberg drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Halstenberg counters with a straight right hand.
Halstenberg stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halstenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halstenberg.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halstenberg's waist but Halstenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Halstenberg throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halstenberg takes one on the button.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Halstenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halstenberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Halstenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halstenberg lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Halstenberg's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Halstenberg back into the cage.
Halstenberg lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halstenberg.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Halstenberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Halstenberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halstenberg misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Halstenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Halstenberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Halstenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halstenberg checks a leg kick.
Halstenberg is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Halstenberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halstenberg manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Halstenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halstenberg jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halstenberg momentarily.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halstenberg.
Halstenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Halstenberg ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Halstenberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Halstenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halstenberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Halstenberg throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Sebastian Halstenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mujahid Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Halstenberg moves out of range.
Halstenberg stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halstenberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halstenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses the jab.
Halstenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Halstenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halstenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halstenberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Halstenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Halstenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Halstenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.

Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson trying to control the action but Halstenberg is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson looks to throw the jab but Halstenberg is out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halstenberg but Halstenberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halstenberg throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halstenberg misses with a few strikes there.
Sebastian Halstenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Halstenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halstenberg misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halstenberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Halstenberg misses the target.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Halstenberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halstenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halstenberg misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halstenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Halstenberg misses its target.
Halstenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halstenberg.
Jackson throws a head kick but Halstenberg moves out of range.
Halstenberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halstenberg misses with a looping right.
Sebastian Halstenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halstenberg ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
It looked like Halstenberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Halstenberg checks it
and Halstenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Halstenberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halstenberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halstenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halstenberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.

Jackson scores with a takedown into Halstenberg's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Halstenberg is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Halstenberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halstenberg keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Halstenberg blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Halstenberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.

Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halstenberg's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throws a strike but Halstenberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halstenberg is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson looking to control.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Halstenberg defends easily.
Halstenberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Halstenberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson tries to clinch up
and Halstenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halstenberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Halstenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Halstenberg blocks the low kick.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halstenberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Halstenberg seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halstenberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Halstenberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson slips a straight right by Halstenberg.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Halstenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Halstenberg connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halstenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Halstenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halstenberg sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halstenberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Halstenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halstenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Halstenberg counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Halstenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Jackson clinches up with Halstenberg and pushes him back against the cage.

Halstenberg manages to break the clinch.
Halstenberg sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halstenberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halstenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Sebastian Halstenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice sprawl there from Halstenberg as Jackson shoots in.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into Halstenberg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson works over Halstenberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Halstenberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Halstenberg wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson postures up in Halstenberg's guard and throws a big left but Halstenberg blocks it.
Mujahid Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Halstenberg blocks nicely.
Jackson is working Halstenberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson trying to control but Halstenberg is working from the bottom.

Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Halstenberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Halstenberg in his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Halstenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halstenberg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Halstenberg!
Sebastian Halstenberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mujahid Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I am thankful for the chance to fight as a champion and for KAISER Nutrition. I am apart of a very young and talented fight team. You will all see me again fighting again soon, inshallah. '.