PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luuka Lindema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pepe Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lindema
vs
Jackson

180 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

192 cm
21
235 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luuka Lindema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pepe Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Lindema back into the cage.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lindema stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Lindema wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Lindema gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Lindema wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Lindema wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lindema tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Lindema wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson prevents Lindema from breaking the clinch.
Jackson prevents Lindema from breaking the clinch.
Lindema is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson prevents Lindema from breaking the clinch.
Lindema can't break the clinch.
Lindema wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Lindema has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Lindema is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson prevents Lindema from breaking the clinch.

Lindema turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lindema manages to end up in side control.
Lindema wants to stand but Jackson has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Lindema stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
Lindema tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lindema sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luuka Lindema has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepe Jackson.
Lindema tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Lindema lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That has opened up Pepe Jackson's cut even more.
Lindema throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Lindema bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lindema closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lindema.
Lindema has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Lindema drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jumps guard but Lindema stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lindema wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Lindema taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lindema is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Lindema wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lindema knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lindema gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lindema lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lindema has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lindema stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lindema tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Lindema cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lindema doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lindema manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lindema makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Lindema is having none of it.
Lindema scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lindema postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lindema wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.

Jackson is working an open guard so Lindema takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lindema throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lindema is looking to land body kicks.
Pepe Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindema swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Lindema tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Lindema is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Lindema tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Lindema tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Lindema has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Lindema is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Lindema manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jackson pushes Lindema off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Lindema, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Lindema against the cage but Lindema circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Lindema takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luuka Lindema dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pepe Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lindema tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindema swinging wilding here.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lindema's waist but Lindema gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Luuka Lindema is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lindema darts in trying to clinch

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lindema wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Lindema might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Lindema pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lindema throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Lindema moves into the clinch.
Lindema has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson prevents Lindema from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindema wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Lindema wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Lindema is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lindema has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Lindema can't break the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Luuka Lindema has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepe Jackson.
Lindema controlling the action here for a moment.
Lindema has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Lindema wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lindema pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lindema walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lindema misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luuka Lindema is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lindema!
Lindema cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindema tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindema wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Lindema moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Lindema moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Lindema is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lindema throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

The cut above Pepe Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lindema wants to clinch.
Lindema throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindema moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Lindema.
Lindema rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lindema as he jumps to the side.
Lindema tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Lindema lands a two punch combo.
Lindema throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Lindema lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.

Pepe Jackson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Lindema sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lindema throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lindema throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Lindema looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Luuka Lindema is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Lindema stuffs the takedown.
Lindema ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Lindema sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lindema is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Lindema misses.
Lindema tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lindema tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.

Jackson rushes Lindema and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luuka Lindema dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pepe Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lindema fails to land with a series of punches.
Lindema tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Lindema tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lindema is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lindema gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lindema tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson wants to stand up but Lindema is controlling the position.
Lindema wants to get back to his feet.
Lindema is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lindema swivels and escapes.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lindema tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
Lindema stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Lindema works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Lindema tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson cracks the inside of Lindema's front leg.
Lindema tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Lindema tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lindema tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Lindema tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lindema pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lindema has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lindema on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lindema tries to get out of the position.

Jackson stands up and beckons Lindema to his feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lindema but Lindema pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lindema lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lindema tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
No joy there for Lindema, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Lindema holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Lindema.
Jackson is working for takedown but Lindema is calmly controlling the position for now.
Luuka Lindema has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepe Jackson.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Lindema tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lindema gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.

Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jackson has his foot on Lindema's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lindema works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Lindema postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Lindema defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lindema gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Lindema throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lindema is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Lindema counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lindema looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Lindema counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Lindema misses.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pepe Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luuka Lindema is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Lindema counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Lindema circles away easily
and Lindema counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pepe Jackson.
I think Lindema has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luuka Lindema!