PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ding Xe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hilo Amsterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Beethoven's Fifth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xe Jackson
vs
Amsterdam

182 cm
23
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ding Xe Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hilo Amsterdam!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amsterdam has a takedown stuffed.
Amsterdam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Amsterdam shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Amsterdam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Amsterdam.
Ding Xe Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hilo Amsterdam.
No luck for Amsterdam with that takedown attempt.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Amsterdam.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Amsterdam. Amsterdam gets slowly back to his feet.
Amsterdam shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amsterdam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Amsterdam.
Amsterdam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jackson rushes Amsterdam and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Amsterdam's takedown attempt.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Amsterdam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Amsterdam looks winded!
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Amsterdam lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Amsterdam wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson working Amsterdam over with knees to the body.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Amsterdam's defenses.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amsterdam takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Amsterdam shrugs off.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson working Amsterdam over with knees to the body.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Amsterdam lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Amsterdam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Amsterdam 's eye.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson working Amsterdam over with knees to the body.
Amsterdam is looking for a takedown.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Amsterdam 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.

Jackson forces Amsterdam back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Amsterdam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Amsterdam tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Amsterdam lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Amsterdam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Amsterdam is looking for a takedown.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Amsterdam wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ding Xe Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson is stalling here.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Amsterdam letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Amsterdam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Amsterdam is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Amsterdam shrugs off.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Amsterdam up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Amsterdam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amsterdam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Amsterdam being controlled against the cage.
Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amsterdam takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
Ding Xe Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Amsterdam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ding Xe Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hilo Amsterdam.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Amsterdam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Amsterdam's defenses.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amsterdam wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amsterdam can do to turn this around?
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Amsterdam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Amsterdam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Amsterdam 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.
Ding Xe Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Amsterdam shrugs off.
Amsterdam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amsterdam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Amsterdam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Amsterdam shrugs off.
Amsterdam takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Amsterdam goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Amsterdam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson working Amsterdam over with knees to the body.

Amsterdam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Amsterdam drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Amsterdam off! Amsterdam jumps back into Jackson's guard.

Amsterdam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amsterdam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ding Xe Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Amsterdam dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Amsterdam and move into the clinch.
Amsterdam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Amsterdam ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Amsterdam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Amsterdam getting side control.

Amsterdam wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Amsterdam seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jackson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hilo Amsterdam!
Ding Xe Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'I've definitely learned a lot from this loss, and will be back stronger than ever!'.