PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lecouc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Jakobsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecouc's entrance music is Turdus Muicus - A Shot of Inspiration. A fine choice. Jakobsson has chosen Svullo - Res Er För Sverige as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lecouc
vs
Jakobsson

186 cm
29
201 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

195 cm
23
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Lecouc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jokke Jakobsson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakobsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lecouc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lecouc fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakobsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lecouc connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Lecouc.
Lecouc lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lecouc tries to bum rush Jakobsson with a series of wild strikes but Jakobsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lecouc blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Lecouc.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakobsson ducks right into an uppercut from Lecouc.

Lecouc darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lecouc is taking a breather. Jakobsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Jakobsson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lecouc escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lecouc!
Lecouc working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakobsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Jakobsson's face as Lecouc controls the position.
Lecouc seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jakobsson for as long as he can get away with.
Jakobsson regains half guard.

Jakobsson actively working from the bottom here.

Jakobsson actively working from the bottom here.
Jakobsson looks gassed!
Lecouc controlling the action here.

That's two 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.
Lecouc scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Lecouc 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jakobsson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lecouc passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lecouc is looking to take a break and control but Jakobsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jakobsson is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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.
A lull in the action here as Lecouc stalls from top position.
Jakobsson is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lecouc controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Lecouc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lecouc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lecouc moves out of range as Jakobsson strikes.
Jakobsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jakobsson throws an off balance right hand
and Lecouc makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Lecouc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lecouc.
Lecouc lands a body punch.
Lecouc gets through Jakobsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Lecouc.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lecouc with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lecouc.
Jakobsson fails to pull guard.
Lecouc unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jakobsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jakobsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lecouc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lecouc lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jakobsson is breathing heavily.
Lecouc lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Lecouc on the inside.
Jakobsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lecouc lands an elbow just above Jakobsson 's eye.
Lecouc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lecouc stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakobsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lecouc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lecouc.
A knee to the head by Lecouc.
Lecouc lands with a short shot to the head.
Lecouc lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lecouc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lecouc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lecouc gets through Jakobsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lecouc.
A short right from Lecouc on the inside.
Lecouc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Lecouc.
Lecouc scores with a hook to the body.
Lecouc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Lecouc.
Lecouc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jakobsson takes a shot to the head.
Lecouc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jakobsson backwards.
Jakobsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lecouc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lecouc throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jakobsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jakobsson fails to pull guard.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but Lecouc won't allow it.
Alex Lecouc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Jakobsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc pushes Jakobsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lecouc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Lecouc.
Lecouc connects with a knee to the head.
Lecouc digs a right hand underneath Jakobsson's ribcage. Jakobsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Lecouc.
Lecouc lands a nice uppercut.
Lecouc lands an uppercut.
Jakobsson fails to pull guard.
Lecouc digs a right hand into Jakobsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jakobsson's gas tank.
Lecouc lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lecouc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jakobsson can do to turn this around?
Lecouc with a knee to the head.
Lecouc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lecouc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lecouc lands a hook that snaps the head of Jakobsson backwards.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but Lecouc won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lecouc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lecouc just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jakobsson's brow.
Lecouc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jakobssons head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lecouc.
Jakobsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lecouc lands a left hand.
A short left from Lecouc.
Lecouc lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc digs a right hand into Jakobsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jakobsson's gas tank.
Lecouc lands a left hand.
Lecouc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lecouc just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lecouc scores with a shot to the side of Jakobsson's head.
Jakobsson tries to pull guard but Lecouc won't allow it.
Alex Lecouc has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lecouc.
Jakobsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lecouc smiles and moves away.
Alex Lecouc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lecouc shoots in and bounces Jakobsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lecouc content to stall in guard here.

Jakobsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jakobsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lecouc stacks Jakobsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lecouc!
Jakobsson is letting Lecouc control him for a moment.
Lecouc'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.
Jakobsson is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jakobsson seems a little lost for a moment, as Lecouc dominates the positioning.
Jakobsson tries to bench press Lecouc off him but Lecouc keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Lecouc dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lecouc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lecouc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jakobsson.
Jakobsson with a hook.

Lecouc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jakobsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lecouc cracks Jakobsson with a big right hand but Jakobsson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lecouc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jakobsson keeps working.
Jakobsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lecouc off and has taken his back!
Lecouc holding both Jakobsson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Jakobsson avoiding Lecouc 's attempts to control his hands.
Jakobsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Lecouc pushed the leg off.
Jakobsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jakobsson's guard. Nice work there by Lecouc.

Jakobsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lecouc passes into side control.
Jakobsson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakobsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lecouc creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lecouc staying calm.
Jokke Jakobsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lecouc working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecouc content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Alex Lecouc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jakobsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jakobsson being controlled for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lecouc trying to control the action but Jakobsson is working from the bottom.
Jakobsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lecouc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jakobsson is looking for a sweep. Lecouc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Lecouc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lecouc has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

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