PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukamachi comes into the arena with Genki Sudo world order mindshift blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Fukamachi
vs
Jackson

170 cm
26
139 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

160 cm
26
136 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sho Fukamachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Milo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukamachi checks a low kick from Jackson.

Fukamachi feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Fukamachi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fukamachi wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Fukamachi won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fukamachi's guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Fukamachi has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Fukamachi keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fukamachi's guard.
Fukamachi is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fukamachi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson passes to full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson fails to move to back control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fukamachi regains half guard.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fukamachi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fukamachi sees it coming and defends easily.
Fukamachi tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Fukamachi trying to control here.
Fukamachi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson prevents Fukamachi from improving his position.

That's two 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fukamachi.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Fukamachi moved out of range.
Jackson takes a swing at Fukamachi's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a body punch but Fukamachi moves out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukamachi is just out of range.
Fukamachi has a takedown stuffed.
Fukamachi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukamachi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Fukamachi persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukamachi manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Milo Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukamachi is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fukamachi.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fukamachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Fukamachi has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fukamachi lands a takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fukamachi wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fukamachi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Fukamachi postures up.
Fukamachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fukamachi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Sho Fukamachi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fukamachi clinches up against the cage.
Fukamachi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fukamachi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fukamachi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Fukamachi postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Fukamachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fukamachi content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Fukamachi tries to pass.
Fukamachi trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Fukamachi looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Fukamachi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fukamachi dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Fukamachi's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukamachi blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukamachi manages to avoid it.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fukamachi rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fukamachi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fukamachi at a distance.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukamachi manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukamachi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukamachi.

Fukamachi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Fukamachi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fukamachi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fukamachi wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fukamachi's best efforts.
Fukamachi wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Fukamachi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fukamachi is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Fukamachi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson trying to control but Fukamachi postures up.
Fukamachi is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to control but Fukamachi is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Fukamachi shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fukamachi fails to land the takedown.

Fukamachi has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Fukamachi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukamachi manages to avoid it.
Fukamachi shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Fukamachi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Fukamachi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukamachi staying out of range there.
Fukamachi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fukamachi somewhat.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Fukamachi is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson leaves Fukamachi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukamachi moves away.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fukamachi dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Fukamachi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Milo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fukamachi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fukamachi momentarily.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fukamachi circles away quickly and effectively.

Fukamachi gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Fukamachi trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Fukamachi postures up.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to hold on to Fukamachi's head to control him but Fukamachi postures up.
Fukamachi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fukamachi trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Fukamachi is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fukamachi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fukamachi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fukamachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Fukamachi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Fukamachi.
Jackson tries to work over Fukamachi's front leg with a kick but Fukamachi checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Fukamachi on that attempt.
Fukamachi drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Fukamachi's body.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Fukamachi fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Fukamachi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Fukamachi checks it.
Jackson takes a swing at Fukamachi's ribcage but misses.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukamachi.
Fukamachi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson throws a body punch but Fukamachi moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milo 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Jackson!