PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerrold Cole (ranked 5668 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jackson (ranked 16018 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerrold Cole has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Cole
vs
Jackson

207 cm
18
151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
40
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerrold Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cole tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson shoots in but Cole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cole tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.

Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cole's guard.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Cole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Cole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Cole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is nestled in close to Cole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cole preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cole is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Cole tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Cole defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.

Cole is rocked!
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Cole's temple.
Oh Cole is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cole! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jackson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Jackson!