PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Trunks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trunks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is the unforgiven 2. Mike Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Trunks
vs
Jackson

174 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Logan Trunks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Trunks uses good head movement to avoid it.

Jackson forces Trunks back against the cage and clinches.
Trunks tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trunks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Trunks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Trunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Trunks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a push kick but Trunks slaps the foot to one side.

Trunks gets the takedown into side control.
Trunks wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Trunks in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
Trunks tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Trunks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trunks is breathing heavily.
Jackson is trying to control Trunks's posture but Trunks avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trunks takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trunks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson with a poor takedown

and Trunks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Trunks wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Trunks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson controls Trunks momentarily but Trunks frees himself.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trunks controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trunks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.

Trunks gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Trunks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Trunks stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trunks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trunks.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Trunks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Trunks shoots in.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Trunks avoids it well.

Jackson shoots in and bounces Trunks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Trunks wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trunks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trunks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson won't allow Trunks to get back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trunks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Trunks is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Trunks tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trunks shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.

That's four 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.
Trunks misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trunks throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Trunks has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.

Trunks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Trunks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Trunks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Trunks has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Trunks controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Trunks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Trunks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Trunks has managed to clinch.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trunks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson wants to break free but Trunks has control.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Trunks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trunks closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Trunks pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Trunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Trunks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Trunks avoids them all with ease.

Trunks clinches with his opponent.
Trunks misses with a knee strike.
Trunks goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trunks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Trunks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Trunks drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Trunks off! Trunks jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Trunks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has his hands on Trunks's head, controlling the position.

Trunks gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Trunks avoids them all with ease.
Trunks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Trunks avoids it well.
Jackson tries to clinch but Trunks moves away

and Trunks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Trunks postures up.
Trunks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trunks is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Trunks tries to pass.

Trunks stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trunks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Trunks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeping hold of Trunks's head, controlling as best he can.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Trunks has control of the leg.

Trunks decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Trunks is keeping him busy.
Trunks tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Trunks is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trunks is trying to stand.
Trunks is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Trunks pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Trunks circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson closes the distance but Trunks moves to the side
and Trunks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jackson really felt that one!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch

and Trunks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Trunks prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trunks is one step ahead there.
Trunks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is pulling down on Trunks's head. It's preventing any offense from Trunks, at least for the moment.
Jackson wants to stand up but Trunks is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Trunks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Trunks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Trunks drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.

Trunks successfully pulls guard.
Jackson won't allow Trunks to sweep him here.
Trunks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Trunks won't let him.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trunks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Trunks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Trunks stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jackson to get to his feet.
Mike Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trunks slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trunks is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Trunks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Trunks.
Trunks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trunks wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Trunks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Trunks wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson punching from the bottom - just letting Trunks know he's still in a fight.
Trunks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Trunks postures up.

Trunks gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Mike Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson tries to clinch

and Trunks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.

Trunks stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Trunks throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Trunks sprawls well.
Trunks scores with a leg kick.

Trunks instigates a clinch.
Trunks looking to slow down the pace here.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Logan Trunks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trunks throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Trunks moves away

and Trunks counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Trunks is trying to stall.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Trunks is looking to clinch.
Trunks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson with a poor takedown

and Trunks counters with a takedown into side control.
Logan Trunks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jackson.
Trunks happy to just control the position for now.
Jackson is trying to control Trunks's posture but Trunks avoids it.
Trunks cracks Jackson with a big elbow.

It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Trunks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trunks shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson misses with a double jab.

Trunks moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Trunks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trunks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Trunks!