PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Fink Nottle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Jackson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fink Nottle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pomp and Circumstance. Justin Jackson Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fink Nottle
vs
Jackson Jr

177 cm
26
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

169 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augustus Fink Nottle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Jackson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fink Nottle swivels and escapes.
Fink Nottle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fink Nottle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Jackson Jr feints and as Fink Nottle raises his hands in defense, Jackson Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Jackson Jr drops back looking for a leg! Fink Nottle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fink Nottle manages to kick Jackson Jr off! Jackson Jr jumps back into Fink Nottle's guard.
Fink Nottle controlling Jackson Jr's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fink Nottle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson Jr, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fink Nottle trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fink Nottle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Jackson Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fink Nottle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jackson Jr working for a triangle but Fink Nottle defends it easily.

Jackson Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fink Nottle uses it to pass to side control.
Jackson Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fink Nottle is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fink Nottle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fink Nottle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson Jr dodges the ground and pound from Fink Nottle.
Jackson Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Fink Nottle keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fink Nottle working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fink Nottle is looking to take a break and control but Jackson Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fink Nottle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson Jr on the ground.
Fink Nottle in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jackson Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fink Nottle slows the pace down.
Fink Nottle trying to control the action but Jackson Jr is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fink Nottle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jackson Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fink Nottle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Jackson Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Fink Nottle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fink Nottle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson Jr has hold of Fink Nottle's hands but Fink Nottle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fink Nottle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Jackson Jr actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson Jr gets full guard.
Fink Nottle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson Jr is keeping the position for now.

Fink Nottle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Fink Nottle is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson Jr has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fink Nottle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fink Nottle won't allow Jackson Jr to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Augustus Fink Nottle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fink Nottle digs a good body shot into Jackson Jr's ribs.
Fink Nottle leaves Jackson Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Fink Nottle lands a nice hook to Jackson Jr's body. Jackson Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fink Nottle connects with a body shot that sends Jackson Jr's belly button to the back.
Fink Nottle throws a combination. Jackson Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fink Nottle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fink Nottle lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jackson Jr falls backwards - clearly groggy! Fink Nottle dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustus Fink Nottle!
Augustus Fink Nottle is the new lightweight champion!
Augustus Fink Nottle spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.