PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 1270 p4p, 762 weight class) and Alphonzo Mirage (ranked 172 p4p, 112 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Come As You Are - Nirvana. Alphonzo Mirage has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jackson
vs
Mirage

185 cm
34
212
29 - 13 - 0

191 cm
36
212
28 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alphonzo Mirage!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson slips a straight right by Mirage.
Mirage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirage.
Mirage connects with an inside leg kick.
Mirage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Mirage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Mirage slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
It seemed like Mirage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mirage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mirage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mirage scrambles back to his feet.
Mirage scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Mirage has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson misses with a hook. Mirage ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirage walks into a left hand.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirage.
Mirage with a jab.
Mirage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirage feints a counter leg kick.
Mirage throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Mirage.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mirage sprawls and moves away.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Mirage throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Mirage moves away and avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson defending well as Mirage loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Mirage is predictable there

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mirage won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirage parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mirage to escape.
Mirage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mirage regains half guard, as Jackson was trying to land strikes.
Mirage tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but Mirage is blocking nicely.
Mirage gets back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Mirage manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Mirage is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Mirage defends it.
Mirage is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mirage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alphonzo Mirage will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mirage throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirage scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mirage! But no joy.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mirage moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mirage misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Mirage moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Mirage misses with a leg kick

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Mirage fights it but they end up in guard.

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

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mirage's best efforts.
Mirage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mirage wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson tries to hold on but Mirage pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirage controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mirage stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mirage throws a body kick that misses.
Mirage slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirage can pounce on him.
Mirage misses with a leg kick

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage sneaks back into half guard.
Mirage wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Mirage keeps trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirage holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mirage is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.

Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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 prevents Mirage from improving his position.
Mirage is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Mirage is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson prevents Mirage from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Mirage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mirage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirage.
Mirage is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Mirage misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mirage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Mirage.
A slow jab from Mirage misses its intended target.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mirage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Mirage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage with a nice calf kick.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Mirage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson dives in and grabs Mirage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mirage pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Mirage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook but Mirage avoids it easily.
Mirage lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mirage connects with a body shot.
Mirage throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Mirage looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Mirage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Mirage - just one landing.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
Mirage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid body kick from Mirage.
A right-left combo lands from Mirage.

It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirage looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range as Mirage strikes.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mirage tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirage moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirage flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Jackson throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
Alphonzo Mirage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirage.
Mirage lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Mirage connects with a single shot there.
Mirage tries to clinch but Jackson moves away

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mirage trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Mirage tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Luther Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mirage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mirage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mirage is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mirage sitting in guard here, content to control.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mirage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mirage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonzo Mirage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mirage 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonzo Mirage!
Post fight, Alphonzo Mirage took to the microphone: 'Get me to face the top guy before I lose all my abbs and sex appeal. '.