PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between KO Jacckson (ranked 406 p4p, 1752 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 55 p4p, 231 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vlad Tepes Iii was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jacckson
vs
Tepes Iii

177 cm
28
178
16 - 13 - 0

180 cm
42
180
37 - 26 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

UNDEFEATED

NARCOS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, KO Jacckson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacckson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tepes Iii as Jacckson shoots in.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacckson.
Jacckson takes a little break here. Tepes Iii wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
An elbow from Jacckson crashes against the mat.
Tepes Iii is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jacckson is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii defending against the ground and pound.
Jacckson taking a breather here.
Jacckson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacckson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson in side control, throwing shots but Tepes Iii defends.
Tepes Iii regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jacckson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jacckson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tepes Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jacckson controlling the action here.
Jacckson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tepes Iii for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacckson stops Tepes Iii from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jacckson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacckson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jacckson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacckson throwing strikes but missing.
Jacckson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tepes Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tepes Iii wants to stand and escape but Jacckson is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jacckson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
KO Jacckson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.
Jacckson throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacckson lands a lovely overhand right.

Jacckson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tepes Iii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacckson is in Tepes Iii's guard.
Tepes Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacckson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Jacckson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tepes Iii dives on top into guard.

Jacckson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KO Jacckson dominated that round.
That's time! Jacckson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacckson is defended easily by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jacckson misses with a body shot.
Jacckson misses with the combination.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Jacckson strikes.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacckson tries to clinch up but Tepes Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacckson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacckson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacckson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Tepes Iii gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tepes Iii is looking to stand up but Jacckson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson postures up in Tepes Iii's guard and throws a big left but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Tepes Iii is looking to stand up but Jacckson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jacckson is stalling in the full guard.
Jacckson won't allow Tepes Iii to get back to his feet.
Jacckson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jacckson postures up and lands a big shot to Tepes Iii's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacckson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tepes Iii is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Jacckson.
Jacckson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacckson looks to land a left hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jacckson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KO Jacckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacckson misses the jab.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Jacckson.
Jacckson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacckson connects with a body shot.
Jacckson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Jacckson throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jacckson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacckson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jacckson shoots in for a double leg but Tepes Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jacckson misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.

Jacckson rushes Tepes Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Jacckson has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes Iii.
Jacckson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tepes Iii goes for a takedown attempt but Jacckson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jacckson lands an overhand right.
Jacckson with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tepes Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacckson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacckson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jacckson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jacckson goes for a double leg but Tepes Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tepes Iii continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jacckson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tepes Iii looks like he's trying to stand up.
KO Jacckson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacckson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tepes Iii wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KO Jacckson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jacckson throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jacckson tries a low kick but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Jacckson misses with a looping right.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jacckson defends it well.
Jacckson misses with an uppercut.
Jacckson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tepes Iii as he jumps to the side.
Jacckson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacckson.
Jacckson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Jacckson.
Tepes Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Jacckson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tepes Iii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jacckson throws an elbow but Tepes Iii slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jacckson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jacckson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tepes Iii sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jacckson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tepes Iii keeps working.
Tepes Iii tries to escape but Jacckson is in control.
Jacckson wants to control but Tepes Iii is keeping him busy.
Jacckson staying calm.
Tepes Iii is pushing Jacckson's head away, looking to escape. Jacckson manages to hold on to the position though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacckson lands a nice shot that snaps Tepes Iii's head back.
Jacckson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Jacckson didn't expect that.
Jacckson wants to get back to his feet but Tepes Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jacckson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tepes Iii manages to pass to side control.
Jacckson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tepes Iii manages to move to mount!
Jacckson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tepes Iii wants to get back to his feet but Jacckson is holding on tight.
Jacckson really wants to buck Tepes Iii off and get back to his feet.
KO Jacckson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Tepes Iii.
Well Jacckson 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KO Jacckson!
KO Jacckson thanked the fans post fight for their support.