PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arashi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jackson
vs
Yamada

175 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 Cardio

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arashi Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Yamada.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Yamada stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.

Jackson feints and as Yamada raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
Yamada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yamada controls the pace.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is looking to get back to is feet but Yamada passes into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Yamada advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada content just to control the position here.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Yamada wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Yamada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yamada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson really wants to buck Yamada off and get back to his feet.
Yamada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson tries to buck Yamada off but he can't manage it.

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.
Yamada controlling the pace for now.
Jackson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Yamada content just to control the position here.
Jackson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arashi Yamada dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamada thows a body shot but no joy.
Yamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Yamada.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Yamada sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson'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 Greg Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yamada to the mat! Yamada manages to get full guard.
Yamada keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Greg Jackson.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamada defends it nicely.
Yamada clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yamada scores with a jab to the body.
Yamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson stays in close to Yamada's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yamada holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamada is keeping the position for now.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Yamada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
A slow jab from Yamada misses its intended target.
Arashi Yamada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamada cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Yamada.
Yamada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Yamada stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Yamada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arashi Yamada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Greg Jackson.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Yamada sprawls well.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamada sprawls well. Yamada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamada pinned against the cage. Yamada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Yamada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Yamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greg Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamada stuffs the takedown.
Yamada works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Yamada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamada lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.

Jackson is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Yamada ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jackson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arashi Yamada!