PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Z Mielna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Novacane as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Pablo Z Mielna has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pablo Z Mielna seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Z Mielna
vs
Jackson

191 cm
22
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Z Mielna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rampage Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Z Mielna instigates a clinch.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Z Mielna drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.

Z Mielna is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Z Mielna has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Z Mielna wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Z Mielna trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Z Mielna scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Z Mielna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson wants a takedown.

Z Mielna pulls guard.
Z Mielna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.

Z Mielna uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Z Mielna throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Z Mielna clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Z Mielna gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Z Mielna drags the fight down to the ground.
Z Mielna keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Z Mielna's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Z Mielna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Z Mielna decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Z Mielna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Z Mielna somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Z Mielna.
Z Mielna lands a high kick!

Jackson rushes Z Mielna and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Z Mielna unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Z Mielna manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Z Mielna is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Z Mielna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Z Mielna landing knees to the head.
Z Mielna lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Z Mielna manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Z Mielna pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Z Mielna plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Rampage Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Z Mielna pinned against the cage. Z Mielna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Z Mielna has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

Z Mielna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Z Mielna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Z Mielna is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Z Mielna with a knee to the head.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Z Mielna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Z Mielna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Z Mielna throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Z Mielna gets a clinch.
Z Mielna tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Z Mielna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Z Mielna connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Z Mielna gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Z Mielna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Z Mielna is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Z Mielna down to the mat. Z Mielna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Z Mielna clinches with his opponent.
Z Mielna tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Z Mielna tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Z Mielna stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Z Mielna seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Z Mielna is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Z Mielna has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Jackson successfully pulls guard.

Z Mielna stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Z Mielna. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Z Mielna, pushing him back against the cage.

Z Mielna jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is pushing down on Z Mielna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Z Mielna is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Z Mielna looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Z Mielna wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Z Mielna is defending the position.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Z Mielna is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Z Mielna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Z Mielna defending well though.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Z Mielna looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Z Mielna dominated that second round.
That's time! Z Mielna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Z Mielna stuffs the takedown.

Z Mielna rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Z Mielna slows down the pace here.
Z Mielna lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Z Mielna lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Z Mielna lands a nice elbow.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Z Mielna lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.

It looks like Rampage Jackson has been cut.
Pablo Z Mielna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Z Mielna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Z Mielna pulls guard effortlessly.

Z Mielna is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Knees to the body from Z Mielna.
Z Mielna looking for a takedown.
Z Mielna lands an elbow inside.
Z Mielna lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Z Mielna jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.

Z Mielna has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Z Mielna is defended easily by Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Z Mielna. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Z Mielna's waist but Z Mielna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Z Mielna fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Z Mielna.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a hook.
Z Mielna lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Z Mielna throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Z Mielna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Z Mielna with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Z Mielna controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice elbow from Z Mielna.

Jackson pulls Z Mielna into guard.

Z Mielna stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Z Mielna has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Z Mielna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Z Mielna tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Z Mielna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Z Mielna tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Z Mielna misses with a double jab.
Rampage Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Z Mielna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Z Mielna has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Z Mielna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Z Mielna 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Z Mielna!