PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between ismael fonseca jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ismael fonseca jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

fonseca jr
vs
Jackson

170 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition (144 Quality)

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ismael fonseca jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fonseca jr shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
fonseca jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
fonseca jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but fonseca jr persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but fonseca jr checks it well.
fonseca jr digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
fonseca jr needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
fonseca jr shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ismael fonseca jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fonseca jr scores with a leg kick.
Jackson lands a jab to fonseca jr's midsection.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into fonseca jr's ribs.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but fonseca jr moves away.

fonseca jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
fonseca jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Jackson's head but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but fonseca jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
fonseca jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jackson tries to escape but fonseca jr is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
fonseca jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
fonseca jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
fonseca jr wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his arm.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
fonseca jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jimmy Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
fonseca jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
fonseca jr checks a leg kick.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
fonseca jr tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
fonseca jr is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
fonseca jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
fonseca jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches fonseca jr on the side of the head.
Jimmy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson cracks fonseca jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson jabs fonseca jr right on the nose. fonseca jr blinks but takes it well.
Jackson works fonseca jr's body with a nice hook.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down fonseca jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
fonseca jr checks a leg kick.
fonseca jr tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
fonseca jr shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
fonseca jr tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
No luck for fonseca jr with that takedown attempt.
fonseca jr fails to land the takedown.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for fonseca jr on that attempt.
fonseca jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by fonseca jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
fonseca jr checks a leg kick nicely.
fonseca jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but fonseca jr has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses fonseca jr's sensitive parts.
fonseca jr tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson throws a low kick but fonseca jr avoids it.
fonseca jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces fonseca jr off the cage and back into rage.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
fonseca jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
fonseca jr fails with the takedown.
fonseca jr tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
fonseca jr tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
fonseca jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
fonseca jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed fonseca jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
fonseca jr moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
fonseca jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
fonseca jr shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left and a right from fonseca jr both land. Nice combination.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as fonseca jr shoots in.
fonseca jr wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
fonseca jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson stuns fonseca jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
fonseca jr tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson lands with a hook. fonseca jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but fonseca jr seems unphased.
Jackson misses with a leg kick

and fonseca jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by fonseca jr.
fonseca jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
fonseca jr trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

fonseca jr tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
fonseca jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from fonseca jr. fonseca jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by fonseca jr.
fonseca jr tries to clinch up.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. fonseca jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
fonseca jr tries to clinch up.
fonseca jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
fonseca jr is looking to clinch.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but fonseca jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
fonseca jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
fonseca jr tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ismael fonseca jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fonseca jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
fonseca jr prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

fonseca jr breaks the clinch.
ismael fonseca jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
fonseca jr throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but fonseca jr manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for fonseca jr.
fonseca jr tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
fonseca jr tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
fonseca jr tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
fonseca jr fails with a takedown attempt.
fonseca jr is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from fonseca jr.
A cross from Jackson lands.
fonseca jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. fonseca jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson 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.
fonseca jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from fonseca jr there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
fonseca jr wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
fonseca jr looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
fonseca jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but fonseca jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
fonseca jr wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
fonseca jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

fonseca jr clinches.
A bit of stalling here from fonseca jr.
Jackson avoiding damage as fonseca jr throws knees to the body.
fonseca jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but fonseca jr has him pressed against the cage.
fonseca jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
fonseca jr fails to pull guard.
fonseca jr has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but fonseca jr keeps him there for the moment.
fonseca jr stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but fonseca jr is controlling the position.
fonseca jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
fonseca jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
fonseca jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
fonseca jr looking to slow down the pace here.
fonseca jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
fonseca jr tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
fonseca jr is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles fonseca jr. fonseca jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
fonseca jr fails to land the takedown.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from fonseca jr.
fonseca jr shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
fonseca jr wants to clinch.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
fonseca jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
fonseca jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from fonseca jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!

Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by fonseca jr.
fonseca jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
fonseca jr shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. fonseca jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
fonseca jr avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
fonseca jr tries to clinch up.
Both fighters circling a little - fonseca jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for fonseca jr with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ismael fonseca jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
fonseca jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
fonseca jr tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
fonseca jr shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson takes a swing at fonseca jr's ribcage but misses.
fonseca jr closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. fonseca jr pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
fonseca jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but fonseca jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
fonseca jr moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

fonseca jr scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
fonseca jr controlling from the top position.
fonseca jr wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
fonseca jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
fonseca jr looking to pass the guard.
fonseca jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
fonseca jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
fonseca jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jimmy Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

fonseca jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
fonseca jr takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
fonseca jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
fonseca jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jackson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
fonseca jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
fonseca jr taking a breather here.
fonseca jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to ismael fonseca jr.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Jackson!