PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montrese Andersson (ranked 1140 p4p, 1466 weight class) and Luke Jackson (ranked 119 p4p, 159 weight class). Andersson comes into the arena with Wax -- Who Is Next blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Andersson
vs
Jackson

168 cm
20
162
8 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
162
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Montrese Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut

and Andersson moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Andersson has the dominant position.

Andersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt
and Andersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses

and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Jackson pulls Andersson in close to prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson catches Andersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Donk. Jackson catches Andersson right on the button with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson connects with a leg kick.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Andersson slips the punch.
As Jackson tries to get set, Andersson tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Andersson slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andersson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Andersson misses with a body shot.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Andersson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
Andersson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Andersson staying out of range there.
Andersson feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Andersson scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andersson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has Andersson pulled in close to control his posture.
Andersson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson has control of Andersson's left arm, preventing Andersson from doing any damage.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Andersson isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Andersson walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Andersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Andersson rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andersson slips under a jab.
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Andersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Andersson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson gets full guard.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andersson.
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.

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.
Andersson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to control but Andersson manages to pass to mount!
Andersson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Andersson lands a big elbow.
Andersson trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andersson.
Andersson catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andersson.
Andersson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andersson slips under a jab.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersson.
Andersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andersson on the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Andersson's ribs.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.
Andersson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Decent striking displayed by Andersson there.
Andersson moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Andersson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andersson slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination that misses

and Andersson counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch.

Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Andersson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely.
Andersson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Andersson avoids them all with ease.
Andersson takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Andersson with a good jab.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luke Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Andersson counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Andersson's defenses.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
As Jackson backs away, Andersson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Andersson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Andersson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Andersson maintains control.
Jackson is trying to stand up.
Andersson unloading with bombs!
Andersson controlling from the full mount.

Andersson wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Andersson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luke Jackson!
A relieved looking Luke Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.