PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Michikano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Michikano told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jackman
vs
Michikano

183 cm
24
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Michikano!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Jackman finds it's target.
Jackman missing with a left hand there. Michikano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackman lands with an uppercut that bounces Michikano off the cage and back into rage.
Jackman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Michikano fails with a takedown attempt.
Nate Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Michikano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackman defends it nicely.
Michikano throws a body punch but Jackman moves out of range.
Michikano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackman doesn't seem bothered though.
Michikano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Michikano loads up on a big right hand but Jackman slips the punch.
Jackman misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Jackman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michikano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackman's waist but Jackman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michikano off to one side.
Nate Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Michikano.
Jackman throws a head kick that misses.
Jackman throws the left hand but Michikano avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman throws a low kick, looking for Michikano's leg but Michikano calmly moves out of range.
Jackman moves out of range as Michikano strikes.
Michikano misses with a combination
and Jackman counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackman misses the target.
Jackman throws a sloppy head kick and Michikano moves out of range easily.
Michikano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackman throws an overhand right that lands on Michikano's shoulder, as Michikano tries to avoid the shot.
Jackman throws a hook but Michikano blocks it.
Jackman falls off balance throwing a combination

and Michikano counters with a shoot takedown. Jackman fights it but they end up in guard.

Jackman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michikano defends well.

Michikano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackman dives on top into guard.

Michikano looking for a guillotine here but Jackman defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michikano keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Michikano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackman gets back to full guard.

Jackman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michikano defends well.
Jackman is trying to keep Michikano in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michikano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michikano wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.
Jackman keeping full guard, as Michikano tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackman is on top in guard.
Jackman advances position into side control!
Michikano can't do much from the bottom here.
Michikano is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Michikano is trying to get back to his feet.
Michikano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Michikano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Jackman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Michikano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michikano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Michikano is looking for a sweep. Jackman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Michikano!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michikano is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Jackman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Michikano's hands.
Jackman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michikano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michikano blocks a head kick by Jackman.
Michikano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michikano somewhat.
Jackman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Michikano has time to react.
Michikano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michikano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michikano.
Michikano takes a swing at Jackman's ribcage but misses.
Michikano dodges the punch combination from Jackman.
Michikano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackman manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Michikano misses.
Michikano swings for the body but Jackman moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michikano. Jackman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackman lands a glancing blow to the side of Michikano's head.
Nice takedown defense from Jackman. No joy for Michikano on that attempt.
Michikano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackman tries to clinch there but Michikano circles away.
Jackman misses with a double jab.
Michikano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michikano ducks under a wild hook from Jackman.
A cross from Jackman lands.
Jackman throws a sloppy head kick and Michikano moves out of range easily.
Jackman misses with a double jab

and Michikano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Michikano.

Jackman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Michikano is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michikano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackman looking to control.

Michikano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Michikano has Jackman in his guard.
Michikano is breathing heavily.
Michikano keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michikano wants to improve his position but instead Jackman has moved into half guard.
Well, if Jackman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michikano is looking to improve his position.
Michikano pushes Jackman off looking to stand but Jackman dives back in and keeps control.
Jackman wants to free his trapped foot but Michikano is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Jackman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michikano keeps working.
Michikano is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Michikano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackman is looking to slow Michikano down with leg kicks.
Nate Jackman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michikano drops his hands momentarily and Jackman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Michikano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackman moves in looking to clinch but Michikano pushes him off.
Jackman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Michikano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackman just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackman lands a high kick!
Michikano misses with a body punch
and Jackman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michikano fails with the takedown
and Jackman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nate Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Michikano.
The fighters circling - Jackman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackman misses the jab.
Jackman looks to land a left hand but Michikano moved out of range nicely.
Michikano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackman rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackman misses with a double jab.
Michikano misses the shot to the body.
Michikano throws a body punch but Jackman moves out of range.
Michikano misses with an uppercut.
Jackman throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michikano. Jackman does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackman throws a hook but Michikano avoids it easily.
Jackman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michikano.
Nate Jackman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michikano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackman fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michikano manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman scores with a body shot.
Michikano looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackman is just out of range.
Jackman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Michikano misses with a body shot.
Jackman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Michikano's head backwards.
Jackman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michikano.
Jackman misses with a head kick.
Michikano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackman is able to avoid easily.
Michikano misses with a wild body shot.
Jackman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michikano.
Jackman thuds his right hand into Michikano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Michikano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michikano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michikano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michikano slips under a jab from Jackman.
Jackman moves in looking to clinch but Michikano pushes him off.
Michikano lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman misses with the combination.
Michikano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackman swivels and escapes.
Jackman looks to land a combination but Michikano avoids it well.
Jackman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Jackman.
Jackman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Michikano counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackman throws out a powerful jab.
Michikano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackman.
Jackman misses with the combination.
Michikano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackman moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Jackman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackman.
Michikano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackman at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman misses with a straight right.
Jackman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Michikano's sensitive parts.
Jackman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackman misses with a double jab.
Jackman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Michikano blocks a jab.
Nate Jackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackman misses with a looping right.
Jackman misses with a head kick.
Michikano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackman.
A slow jab from Jackman misses its intended target.
Michikano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Michikano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michikano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Michikano swinging wildly here.
Michikano swinging wildly here.
Michikano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brian Michikano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackman lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackman looks to land a combination but Michikano avoids it well.
Jackman cracks Michikano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Michikano's hands.
Michikano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackman.
Jackman slips a jab from Michikano.
Jackman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michikano shoots and misses
and Jackman counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Jackman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Jackman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackman, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Jackman!