PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacky Ler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisse Metaxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ler comes to the cage accompanied by Rise of the fallen. Nisse Metaxa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ler
vs
Metaxa

172 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

165 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacky Ler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nisse Metaxa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Metaxa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ler is in Metaxa's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Metaxa's guard.

Ler gets to his feet - Metaxa follows without any prompting.

Metaxa pushes Ler up against the cage in a clinch.

Ler manages to break the clinch.
Ler misses with a straight left.

Metaxa drives through and clinches with Ler against the cage.
Metaxa tries to pull guard but Ler holds him up against the cage and eventually Metaxa drops back down to his feet.
Metaxa wants to get back to striking at distance but Ler won't allow it.
Ler tries to throw a body punch but Metaxa avoids it by throwing Ler back against the cage.
Metaxa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ler moves out of range of the body kick from Metaxa.
Ler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ler has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxa dives in and grabs Ler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ler pushes down on Metaxa's head and hops out.
Jacky Ler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nisse Metaxa.
Metaxa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Ler clinches up with Metaxa and pushes him back against the cage.
Ler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from Ler fails to land.
Ler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Metaxa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ler walks away with a smile on his face. Metaxa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ler lands a jab to Metaxa's midsection.

Metaxa clinches with his opponent.
Ler lands a good knee to the midsection. Metaxa won't want to take too many of those.
Metaxa is looking to take this one to the mat.

Ler manages to break the clinch.
Metaxa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Metaxa moves into range and clinches up with Ler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metaxa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ler scores with a knee to the head.
Ler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Metaxa is trying to break the clinch but Ler is controlling him.

Ler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metaxa is looking to chop away at Ler's legs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ler.

Ler manages to break the clinch.
Ler throws a right hand that Metaxa ducks under and follows up with a left that Metaxa also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Metaxa.
Ler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metaxa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metaxa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Metaxa moves into the clinch successfully.
Ler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ler throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxa.
Ler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ler lands a hook that snaps the head of Metaxa backwards.
Ler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metaxa is trying to break the clinch but Ler has him pressed against the cage.

Ler breaks from the clinch.
Metaxa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Metaxa somewhat.
Metaxa looks for a takedown but Ler sprawls well.
Metaxa looks for the body kick but Ler saw that one coming.
Ler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That kick from Ler tenderised Metaxa's leg. Metaxa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ler throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Ler.
Ler missing with a left hand there. Metaxa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metaxa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metaxa but Metaxa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ler wants to clinch up but Metaxa keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ler tries to clinch there but Metaxa circles away.
Ler tries to clinch there but Metaxa circles away.
Ler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metaxa swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ler lands in his opponent's guard.
Ler is looking to stand up but Metaxa won't let him.
Metaxa is trying to control the position but Ler postures up.
Ler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Metaxa's guard.
Metaxa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ler is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ler is squirming around, avoiding Metaxa's attempts to control the action.
Ler's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Metaxa looking to finish with strikes here!
Metaxa tries to control but Ler wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxa punching from mount but Ler doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ler is trying to stand.
Metaxa looking to control and managing it successfully.

Metaxa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ler manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ler parries the strikes from Metaxa easily there. Metaxa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ler to escape.
Metaxa throws a strike aimed at the side of Ler's head but Ler avoids it well.
Metaxa 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.
Ler is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa wants to control but Ler is keeping him busy.
Ler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Metaxa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ler is trying to escape the position but Metaxa is controlling the position.
Ler is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ler 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.

Metaxa stands up and beckons Ler to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metaxa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ler tries for a takedown but Metaxa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ler slaps away a takedown attempt from Metaxa, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Metaxa moves into the clinch.
Ler working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ler.
A short left from Ler.
Ler misses with a punch on the inside.
Metaxa is looking for a takedown.
Jacky Ler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nisse Metaxa.
Ler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Metaxa's defenses.
Metaxa blocking some punches.
Metaxa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metaxa.
Ler lands with a left to the head.
Ler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Ler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ler lands a nice hook to Metaxa's body. Metaxa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacky Ler is winning the standup battle so far.

Metaxa tries to keep at a distance but Ler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Metaxa backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Metaxa can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metaxa or not.
Ler lands a nice elbow.
Metaxa is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Ler.
Ler lands with a left to the head.
Metaxa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Metaxa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Metaxa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Metaxa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metaxa wants it to stay on the feet.
Ler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Metaxa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Metaxa ducks under a wild hook from Ler.
Ler throws a right hand that Metaxa ducks under and follows up with a left that Metaxa also avoids with ease.
Metaxa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Ler with that takedown attempt.
Metaxa shoots in for a double leg but Ler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ler moves out of range as Metaxa throws a body kick.
No luck for Ler with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacky Ler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metaxa shoots in looking for a takedown. Ler tries to sprawl out of it but Metaxa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ler misses with a head kick.

Metaxa clinches with his opponent.
Ler tries a body shot but Metaxa blocks it.
Metaxa wants to break free but Ler has control.

Ler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Metaxa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Metaxa moves into the clinch.
Metaxa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metaxa.
Metaxa can't break the clinch.
Ler throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxa.
Ler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Metaxa.
Ler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metaxa as he avoids it easily.
Ler shoots for a takedown but Metaxa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ler dives in and grabs Metaxa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Metaxa pushes down on Ler's head and hops out.
Ler shoots in for a takedown but Metaxa shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metaxa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ler tries to avoid it but Metaxa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ler to the ground. Ler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ler tries to clinch but Metaxa is having none of it.
That kick from Metaxa tenderised Ler's leg. Ler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Metaxa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Metaxa somewhat.
Metaxa shoots for a double leg takedown but Ler sprawls well. He's pushed Metaxa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacky Ler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa throws a right hand that Ler ducks under and follows up with a left that Ler also avoids with ease.
Ler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nisse Metaxa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metaxa.
Ler throws a body punch but Metaxa moves out of range.
Ler throws a combination that misses

and Metaxa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Metaxa stalling in the clinch but Ler improves position.
Metaxa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Metaxa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Metaxa jumps guard but Ler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ler throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxa.
Metaxa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ler is defending well.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Metaxa.
Metaxa tries to break free but Ler pushes him back against the cage.
Metaxa lands with a light punch inside.
Metaxa is trying to pull guard but Ler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Metaxa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Metaxa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metaxa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nisse Metaxa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ler blocks the elbow strike.

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 Jacky Ler.
Well Ler 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacky Ler!
Jacky Ler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.