PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roosevelt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Let it Burn by Ignite. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Jackson
vs
Andre

170 cm
21
153 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
154 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roosevelt Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Andre!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - Andre scores with a four punch combination!
Andre slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Andre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andre moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Andre.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andre throws out the jab.
Jackson punishes Andre's body with a nice straight punch.
Andre throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Andre ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Andre misses.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson cracks Andre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Andre cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andre throws out the jab.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Andre cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Andre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andre.
Andre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Andre saw that one coming.
Andre misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Andre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson moves forwards but Andre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andre closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Andre does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Andre scores with a four punch combination!
Andre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andre just misses with a punch to the body.
Andre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Andre throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a hook but Andre avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Andre's ribs.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Andre is out of range.
Andre clinches but Jackson breaks the clinch
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andre lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Andre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andre misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson jabs at Andre's body.
Andre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Andre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Roosevelt Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andre staying out of range there.
Andre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Andre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andre scores with a jab.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Andre's head back.
Andre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Andre misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Andre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Andre ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson lunges at Andre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andre's hand.
Andre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andre.
Andre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
A punch combination from Andre misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andre misses with a body shot
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andre tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andre lands a slapping body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Andre saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Andre is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Andre.
Andre throws a sloppy body shot
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andre loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson throws a jab when Andre was well out of range.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Andre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson punishes Andre's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Alex Andre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Andre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Andre's shoulder, as Andre tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Andre's ribcage but misses.
Andre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andre slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Andre slips the punch.
Andre thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Andre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Andre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andre throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andre.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andre.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Andre's head but Andre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Andre counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Andre's head.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Andre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andre.
Andre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson throws the left hand but Andre avoids the punch easily.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andre. Andre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson misses the body punch
and Andre counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andre misses the jab.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andre walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Andre off the cage and back into rage.
Donk. Jackson catches Andre right on the button with a cross.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Andre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Andre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alex Andre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andre misses the body punch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andre closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Andre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws the left hand but Andre avoids the punch easily.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andre.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andre missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andre darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Andre.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Andre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andre misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Andre slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Andre's shoulder, as Andre tries to avoid the shot.
Andre misses with a wild combination.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Andre misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andre.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson works Andre's body with a nice hook.
Andre misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Andre moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Andre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Andre counter with a right hand.
Andre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Andre shakes it off.
Jackson throws a body punch but Andre moves out of range.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Andre moved out of range nicely.
Jackson slips under a jab from Andre.
Andre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andre misses with a straight right.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andre is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Andre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andre was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Andre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andre wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Andre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andre doesn't seem phased though.
Andre throws a sloppy body shot
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Andre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Andre.
Jackson swings for the body but Andre moves out of range.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson blocks a jab.
Andre wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Andre connects with a body shot.
Andre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Andre scores with a nice right hand.
Roosevelt Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Andre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson cracks Andre with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roosevelt Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Andre!