PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacoby Nichalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oshan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nichalos comes to the cage accompanied by Hallow Point Heroes- Calm Before The Storm. Oshan Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Nichalos
vs
Jackson

170 cm
29
140 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

166 cm
21
134 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacoby Nichalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oshan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nichalos throws out the jab.

Nichalos moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Nichalos tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Nichalos back against the cage.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nichalos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nichalos clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Oshan Jackson has been cut.

Nichalos clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nichalos lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nichalos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nichalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacoby Nichalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nichalos darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichalos misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Nichalos backpedaling.
Nichalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Nichalos.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Jackson.

Nichalos clinches up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nichalos.
Nichalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nichalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nichalos.
Jackson tries to stall but Nichalos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nichalos works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nichalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nichalos prevents it.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichalos lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nichalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nichalos lands with a left to the head.
Nichalos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nichalos digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Nichalos tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Nichalos back against the cage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Nichalos as the two fighters clinch.
Nichalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nichalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nichalos avoids it.
Nichalos scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nichalos lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacoby Nichalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oshan Jackson.
Nichalos gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nichalos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nichalos prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Nichalos prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Nichalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Nichalos.
A left hand lands to the body for Nichalos.
Nichalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nichalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nichalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Nichalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is working for takedown but Nichalos is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Nichalos.
Nichalos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Nichalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
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!
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson pushes Nichalos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Nichalos working aggressively here.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nichalos throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson trying to stall but Nichalos improves his position.
Nichalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Nichalos.
Nichalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nichalos fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Nichalos.
Nichalos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nichalos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacoby Nichalos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oshan Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jackson misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Nichalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.

Nichalos moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Nichalos won't allow it.
Good body shot from Nichalos.
Nichalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Nichalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nichalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nichalos lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nichalos.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichalos can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nichalos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nichalos walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nichalos misses with a looping left.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Nichalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson slips under a jab.
Nichalos throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nichalos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nichalos throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Nichalos misses with a straight right.
Oshan Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nichalos throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson moves out of range as Nichalos strikes.
Jackson slips under a jab from Nichalos.

Nichalos gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nichalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nichalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Nichalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Nichalos scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Nichalos.
A body shot lands from Nichalos.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nichalos to keep the fight standing.
Jacoby Nichalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oshan Jackson.
Nichalos lands with a right to the head.
Nichalos blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Nichalos misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichalos lands an uppercut.
Nichalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Nichalos lands with a left to the head.
Nichalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Nichalos, against the cage.
Nichalos lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Nichalos.
Nichalos lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Nichalos.
Nichalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Nichalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nichalos scores with a hook to the body.
Nichalos cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Nichalos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nichalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nichalos.
Nichalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nichalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Nichalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Nichalos.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Nichalos avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Nichalos.
A short right from Nichalos.
Nichalos tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nichalos presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nichalos tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nichalos after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacoby Nichalos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oshan Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nichalos scores with a hook.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Nichalos gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Nichalos lands a jab.
Nichalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Nichalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Nichalos shakes him off and moves away.
Nichalos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nichalos closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Nichalos dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichalos misses the jab.
Nichalos takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Oshan Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nichalos wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Nichalos lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichalos throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Nichalos scores with a hook.
Jackson slips under a jab from Nichalos.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Nichalos moves out of range easily.
Nichalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Nichalos's head back.
Nichalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Nichalos avoids it with no problem.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Nichalos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nichalos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Nichalos backpedaling.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nichalos eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Nichalos looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichalos misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nichalos throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Nichalos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jacoby Nichalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nichalos takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Nichalos misses with a looping left.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson scores with a head kick.

Nichalos darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Nichalos has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Nichalos.
Nichalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Nichalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Nichalos.
Jackson is working for takedown but Nichalos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jacoby Nichalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oshan Jackson.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nichalos is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nichalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nichalos.
A short body shot lands from Nichalos as the two fighters clinch.
Nichalos scores with a hook to the body.
Nichalos lands a nice uppercut.
Nichalos lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Nichalos lands an uppercut.
Nichalos can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Nichalos lands with a right to the head.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Nichalos tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Nichalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nichalos throws an elbow but misses.
Nichalos lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Nichalos pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nichalos lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nichalos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichalos scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Nichalos lands with a left to the head.
Oshan Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacoby Nichalos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichalos.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nichalos finish him?
Nichalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nichalos lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nichalos.
Nichalos lands with a light punch inside.
Nichalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Nichalos keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacoby Nichalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nichalos, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacoby Nichalos!
A relieved looking Jacoby Nichalos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Oshan Jackson had this to say: 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.