PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Jackson (ranked 1279 p4p, 1604 weight class) and Gagong UnEqual (ranked 81 p4p, 100 weight class). UnEqual has chosen C'mon Man - WTFBRAHH! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
UnEqual

155 cm
27
133
9 - 7 - 0

189 cm
38
143
11 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

NARCOS

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gagong UnEqual!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a looping right.

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. UnEqual manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.

UnEqual looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. UnEqual swivels though and keeps the full guard.
UnEqual is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
UnEqual keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

UnEqual looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.

UnEqual looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks UnEqual with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
UnEqual punching from the bottom.
UnEqual tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

UnEqual actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

UnEqual looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson working UnEqual over with strikes.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of UnEqual's head.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
UnEqual misses with some strikes from the bottom.
UnEqual has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
UnEqual slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control from the top but UnEqual keeps moving.

UnEqual working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.

UnEqual actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of UnEqual's head.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
UnEqual misses with some strikes from the bottom.

UnEqual looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

UnEqual is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson blocks the strikes from UnEqual.
UnEqual on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

UnEqual is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but UnEqual keeps working.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the action but UnEqual is working from the bottom.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
UnEqual wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
UnEqual tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
UnEqual has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
UnEqual is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson trying to pass the guard but UnEqual defending well.
UnEqual seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson working over UnEqual with some ground and pound. UnEqual looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks UnEqual with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks UnEqual with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
UnEqual throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
UnEqual is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
UnEqual scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jackson is looking for a way out.

UnEqual working for a choke but Jackson reverses nicely into UnEqual 's guard.
UnEqual trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that 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.

Jackson throws a hook but UnEqual avoids it easily.
UnEqual looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
UnEqual drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
UnEqual throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
UnEqual swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching UnEqual on his heels. He'll look to pass UnEqual's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controls the position.
Jackson lands an elbow.
UnEqual is trying to improve his position.
Jackson lands an elbow.
UnEqual is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
UnEqual punching from the bottom.
UnEqual is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson passes to side control.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
UnEqual is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
UnEqual keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.

UnEqual working for the choke.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that UnEqual has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson turns into UnEqual and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
UnEqual thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jackson is working UnEqual over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

UnEqual is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.

UnEqual working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
UnEqual is breathing heavily.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson is in close to UnEqual's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson distracts UnEqual with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson stands up over UnEqual, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson distracts UnEqual with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Nick Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
UnEqual looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but UnEqual keeps moving.

UnEqual working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
UnEqual tries to strike from the bottom.

UnEqual looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
UnEqual throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

UnEqual looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

UnEqual is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

UnEqual misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
No luck for UnEqual with that takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
UnEqual slips under a jab from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses

so UnEqual counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
UnEqual stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
UnEqual takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
UnEqual lands a couple of decent looking shots.
UnEqual trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson is trying to keep UnEqual in close.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Gagong UnEqual has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that UnEqual can do to turn this around?
UnEqual looking to pass the guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
UnEqual throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
UnEqual lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
UnEqual stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nick Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
UnEqual throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
UnEqual throwing strikes but Jackson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
UnEqual tries to strike but it doesn't land.
UnEqual throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
UnEqual is looking to reverse the position.
UnEqual seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
UnEqual throws a few strikes from the bottom but Jackson takes advantage and mounts!
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson lands a big elbow.
UnEqual throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
UnEqual tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns UnEqual that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
UnEqual throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
UnEqual swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but UnEqual is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
UnEqual is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
UnEqual swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jackson!
Our winner, Nick Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Gagong UnEqual had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.