PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sugarol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sisqo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sisqo Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sugarol
vs
Jackson

174 cm
22
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
154 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Sugarol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sisqo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson dives in and grabs Sugarol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sugarol pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Sugarol lands a right hook to the body.
Sugarol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Sugarol lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Sammy Sugarol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Sugarol misses.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sugarol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Sugarol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sugarol tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sugarol to the ground. Sugarol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sammy Sugarol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisqo Jackson.
A big right from Sugarol misses.
Jackson slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugarol lands an overhand right.
A jab from Sugarol finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Sugarol moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Sugarol misses the shot to the body.
Sugarol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Sugarol misses.
Sugarol misses with a looping right.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Sugarol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sammy Sugarol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sugarol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Sugarol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Sugarol counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Sugarol throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Sugarol.
Sugarol throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sugarol moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sugarol misses the target.
Sugarol throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Sugarol is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sugarol.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Sugarol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Sugarol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sugarol.
Sugarol cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sugarol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sugarol throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sugarol is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sugarol swinging wildly here.
Sugarol looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.

Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sugarol's half guard.
Sugarol pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sugarol keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Sugarol manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sugarol rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sugarol misses the target.
Sugarol thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Sugarol misses with a looping left.
Jackson dives in and grabs Sugarol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sugarol pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Sugarol lands a two punch combo.
Sugarol throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sugarol.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Sugarol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sugarol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sugarol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sugarol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Sugarol dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jackson staying out of range there.
Sugarol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sugarol falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sugarol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Sugarol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sugarol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sugarol counter with a right hand.
Sammy Sugarol is winning the standup battle so far.
Sugarol looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sugarol finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sugarol.
Sugarol throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sugarol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Sammy Sugarol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisqo Jackson.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sugarol finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Sugarol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Sugarol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sugarol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Sugarol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson slips a straight right by Sugarol.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sugarol.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sugarol slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sugarol sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sugarol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Sugarol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sugarol scores with a shot to the body.
Sugarol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Sugarol.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Sugarol misses.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Sugarol.
Sugarol takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Sugarol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sugarol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sugarol.
Sugarol slips a jab from Jackson.
Sugarol swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sugarol thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol misses with a hook.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Sugarol.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Sugarol ducks down to avoid it.
Sugarol attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson tests Sugarol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sugarol stuffs the takedown.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sugarol looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sugarol thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Sugarol dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Sugarol sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sugarol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Sugarol counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Sugarol misses the target.
Sugarol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sugarol.
Sugarol misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sugarol throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.

Sugarol gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sugarol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sugarol tries to get out of the position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Sugarol keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sugarol is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sugarol lands a right hand.

Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Sugarol would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sugarol controls the pace.
Sugarol trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Sugarol is proving a slippery customer.
Sugarol has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sugarol trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sugarol!
Sugarol wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Sugarol bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sugarol slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sugarol wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sugarol preventing the sweep.
Jackson controlling the position.

Jackson has his foot on Sugarol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sugarol works his way back into a safe position though.
Sugarol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sugarol wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sugarol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sugarol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sugarol wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sammy Sugarol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson unloads with some shots from mount but Sugarol bucks and avoids them well.
Sugarol can't escape the position.
Sugarol holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sugarol manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sugarol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Sugarol wants to get back to his feet.
Sisqo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sugarol because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Sugarol really wants to buck Jackson off and get back to his feet.
Sugarol is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sisqo Jackson.
I think Sugarol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Sugarol!