PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akoni Jackson (ranked 846 p4p, 116 weight class) and Josu Aingeru (ranked 637 p4p, 87 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Josu Aingeru was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jackson
vs
Aingeru

177 cm
26
193 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
27
185 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
RESISTANCE

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akoni Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josu Aingeru!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aingeru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Akoni Jackson has been cut.
Aingeru scores with a punch to the head.

Aingeru moves into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Aingeru.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Aingeru's head.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Aingeru misses with some punches.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru scores with a shoulder strike.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Good body shot from Aingeru.
Jackson wants to stall.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson just leaning against Aingeru, taking a breather.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Aingeru back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Aingeru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson cracks Aingeru with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Aingeru misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Aingeru.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Jackson tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Jackson tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
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 Akoni Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akoni Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aingeru wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Aingeru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aingeru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Aingeru misses.
Aingeru slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Aingeru moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson presses Aingeru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aingeru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson gets through Aingeru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aingeru's elbow.
Jackson gets through Aingeru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Aingeru's head.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Aingeru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akoni Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aingeru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Aingeru misses with a punch on the inside.
Aingeru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aingeru is breathing heavily.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aingeru.
Aingeru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Aingeru lands with a short shot to the head.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Jackson.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to stall but Aingeru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aingeru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aingeru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aingeru prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aingeru digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Aingeru lands with a short shot to the head.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 misses with a body punch.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Aingeru controls his hands.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Aingeru.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Aingeru throws a head punch that misses.
Aingeru blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aingeru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akoni Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akoni Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Aingeru throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson tries to move into range but Aingeru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aingeru lands with an overhand left.
Aingeru is looking to clinch.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Aingeru manages to avoid it.

Aingeru closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Aingeru controls the action.

Aingeru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Aingeru.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aingeru manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aingeru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aingeru misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Aingeru has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Aingeru swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aingeru blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Aingeru lands a body shot.
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 tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Josu Aingeru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Aingeru with a nice body shot.
Jackson tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Aingeru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Aingeru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to stall but Aingeru uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Aingeru.
Jackson tries to work over Aingeru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Aingeru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aingeru.
Aingeru lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Aingeru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aingeru throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aingeru.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson is working Aingeru over against the cage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Aingeru avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aingeru or not.
Aingeru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aingeru has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Aingeru fails to land.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Aingeru misses with the head strike.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aingeru pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson pushes Aingeru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Still in the clinch, Aingeru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson tries a body shot but Aingeru blocks it.
A short uppercut from Aingeru.
Aingeru blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aingeru backwards.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josu Aingeru.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akoni Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Akoni Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Josu Aingeru spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.