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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jotaro Star Platinum (ranked 24159 p4p, 642 weight class) and Rick Jackson (ranked 7051 p4p, 583 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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214 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jotaro Star Platinum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star Platinum misses with a head kick.
Star Platinum clinches.
Star Platinum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Star Platinum wants to clinch.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Star Platinum wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Star Platinum throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Star Platinum closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Star Platinum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Star Platinum has the dominant position.
Jackson wants to break free but Star Platinum has control.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star Platinum closes the distance and clinches.
Star Platinum is trying to break free.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Star Platinum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jotaro Star Platinum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Star Platinum.
Star Platinum avoids a kick to the body.
Star Platinum lands a front kick.
Star Platinum scoring well with a low kick there.
Star Platinum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Star Platinum throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Star Platinum scores with a leg kick.
Star Platinum tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
A head kick by Star Platinum misses
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Star Platinum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jotaro Star Platinum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star Platinum misses with a head kick.
Star Platinum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Star Platinum wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jotaro Star Platinum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Star Platinum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Star Platinum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Star Platinum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Star Platinum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Star Platinum.
Jackson stalks Star Platinum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Star Platinum's face. Star Platinum staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Star Platinum will feel that in the morning.
Star Platinum pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Star Platinum lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Star Platinum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Star Platinum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Star Platinum fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Star Platinum backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Star Platinum manages to avoid it all.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Star Platinum has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jotaro Star Platinum will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Star Platinum closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson is trying to push Star Platinum away but Star Platinum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Star Platinum keeps him there for the moment.
Star Platinum keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Star Platinum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Star Platinum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Star Platinum tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Star Platinum wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Star Platinum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jotaro Star Platinum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Star Platinum moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Star Platinum closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star Platinum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Star Platinum has the dominant position.
Star Platinum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Star Platinum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Star Platinum is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Star Platinum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Star Platinum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Star Platinum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Star Platinum closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson is trying to push Star Platinum away but Star Platinum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star Platinum tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Star Platinum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jotaro Star Platinum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Star Platinum has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Star Platinum.
Star Platinum jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Star Platinum is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Star Platinum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Star Platinum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Star Platinum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Star Platinum throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jotaro Star Platinum dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Star Platinum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Star Platinum wants to clinch.
Star Platinum doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Star Platinum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Star Platinum doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Star Platinum throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
Star Platinum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Star Platinum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Star Platinum throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson flicks out a counter leg kick but Star Platinum steps away.
Star Platinum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Star Platinum misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Star Platinum tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Star Platinum has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Star Platinum wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star Platinum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Star Platinum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Star Platinum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Star Platinum staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Star Platinum moves out of range easily.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Star Platinum.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a right hand that Star Platinum ducks under and follows up with a left that Star Platinum also avoids with ease.
Star Platinum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Star Platinum moves into the clinch successfully.
Star Platinum tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jotaro Star Platinum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Star Platinum.
Rick Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Star Platinum throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star Platinum lands a two punch combo.
Star Platinum throws a head kick that misses.
Star Platinum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
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!
Star Platinum lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Star Platinum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Star Platinum under the eye.
Star Platinum is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Star Platinum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Star Platinum clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Rick Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Star Platinum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jotaro Star Platinum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries to work over Star Platinum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jotaro Star Platinum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Star Platinum, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jotaro Star Platinum!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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