PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paavali Kontiainen (ranked 2214 p4p, 2103 weight class) and Kill Shot Jackson (ranked 350 p4p, 330 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kontiainen
vs
Jackson

192 cm
30
212
13 - 12 - 0

194 cm
31
216
13 - 15 - 0

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World class boxer
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavali Kontiainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Shot Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson has managed to clinch.

Kontiainen pulls guard effortlessly.

Jackson stands and steps away. Kontiainen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kontiainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kontiainen. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Kontiainen misses its target.
Jackson connects with a jab.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Kontiainen misses its target.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Kontiainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontiainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Kill Shot Jackson has been cut.

Kontiainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kontiainen working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Kontiainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kontiainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Kontiainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kontiainen manages to mount him!
We've been hearing that Kontiainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackson regains half guard.
Kontiainen prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Kontiainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kontiainen lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kontiainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kontiainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kontiainen winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kontiainen is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Kontiainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontiainen prevents Jackson from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to get back to full guard but Kontiainen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson won't allow Kontiainen to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Kontiainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kontiainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kontiainen lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kontiainen is working away from the top position though.
Jackson pushes Kontiainen off looking to stand but Kontiainen dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavali Kontiainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kill Shot Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kontiainen on the side of the head.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kontiainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kontiainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Kontiainen saw that one coming.
Kontiainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kontiainen.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson feints a counter leg kick.
Kontiainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Kontiainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with a looping left.
Kontiainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Jackson rushes Kontiainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kontiainen is trying to break free.

Kontiainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kontiainen throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kontiainen.
Jab by Jackson.
Kontiainen ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Good leg kick by Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kontiainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kontiainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Kontiainen blocks a head kick by Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiainen throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Kontiainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kontiainen lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Kontiainen misses.
Kontiainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kontiainen dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Kontiainen scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Kontiainen scores with a hook.

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.

Kontiainen manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Kontiainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kontiainen blocks a head kick by Jackson.

Jackson instigates a clinch.
Kontiainen avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Kontiainen is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.

Kontiainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kontiainen dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Kontiainen's head and hops out.
Kontiainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Kontiainen misses.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Kontiainen avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Kontiainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jackson pushes Kontiainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kontiainen is defending well for now.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kill Shot Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kill Shot Jackson's cut.
That's time! Kontiainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!

It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
Paavali Kontiainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kontiainen missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kontiainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kontiainen throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Kontiainen closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Kontiainen pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kontiainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Kontiainen in a clinch.
Kontiainen wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiainen can't get the takedown.
Kontiainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kontiainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kontiainen avoids it.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Kontiainen is blocking nicely.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Kontiainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kill Shot Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jackson darts in and clinches Kontiainen up against the cage.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks with his arms.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kontiainen avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Kontiainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Kontiainen manages to break the clinch.
Kontiainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kontiainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kontiainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kontiainen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavali Kontiainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kontiainen throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Kontiainen blocks it.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kontiainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kontiainen is defending well for now.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kontiainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kontiainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Kontiainen thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Kontiainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Kontiainen blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kontiainen is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Kontiainen breaks from the clinch.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kill Shot Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kontiainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiainen is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kontiainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kontiainen prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson tries to roll over but Kontiainen keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kill Shot Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kill Shot Jackson!
After the big win, Kill Shot Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.