PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Let Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ji has chosen Anathema - Judgement as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jackson
vs
Ji

170 cm
29
137 lbs
8 - 19 - 0

174 cm
29
145 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

knocKOut Brand Fight Clothing
GMMA Supplements 160

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 8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Let Ji!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ji counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ji, pushing him back against the cage.
Ji lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ji scores with a knee to the head.
Ji lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ji lands an uppercut.
Ji lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ji lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Ji working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Ji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ji lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.

Jackson is rocked!
Ji scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Ji.
Ji lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Ji lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ji lands with a short shot to the head.
Ji unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ji lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ji landing knees to the head.
Ji using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ji.
Ji landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ji lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Ji lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ji stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ji.
A knee to the head by Ji.
A short right from Ji on the inside.
Ji working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ji lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short right from Ji on the inside.
Ji lands with a short shot to the head.
Ji landing knees to the head.
Ji lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ji landing knees to the head.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Ji.
Ji lands a knee to the head.
Ji gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ji lands a nice elbow.
Ji pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ji lands with a short shot to the head.
Ji creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Ji lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ji scores a nice knee to the body.
Ji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ji lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Ji - that landed with a thud.
Ji lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Ji lands with a left to the head.
Ji gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Ji.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ji lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ji stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ji.
Ji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Ji on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ji landing knees to the head.
Ji is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ji down to the mat. Ji avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ji looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Ji counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Ji counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ji throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson misses with a takedown
and Ji counters with a straight right hand.
Ji throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Ji counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ji counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ji rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ji landing knees to the head.
A short left from Ji.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ji scores with a shoulder strike.
Ji using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A hook to the body from Ji.
Ji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ji working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ji.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ji.
Ji landing knees to the body.
Ji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ji landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ji with a knee to the head.
Ji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ji putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ji creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Ji gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ji with a knee to the head.
Ji creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Ji throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Let Ji seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Ji lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ji scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A knee to the head by Ji.
Ji lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ji lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ji creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Ji lands with a right to the head.
Jackson jumps guard but Ji stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ji lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ji.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Ji connects with a knee to the head.
Ji lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Ji lands a nice elbow.
Ji lands a body punch.
Ji lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ji pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Ji lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ji gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ji lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ji stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ji landing knees to the head.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ji lands a knee to the head.
Ji lands with a light punch inside.
Ji stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ji lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ji obliges.
Ji lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ji works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ji presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ji digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Let Ji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ji to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ji wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Bo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Ji counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ji lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Let Ji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji throws a nice inside leg kick.

Ji drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Ji with a knee to the head.
Ji lands a knee to the head.
Ji lands a nice uppercut.
Ji gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Ji lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ji connects with a knee to the head.
Ji connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Ji lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Ji.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Ji.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ji holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Ji lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ji lands with a left to the head.
Ji lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ji lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Ji.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ji using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ji unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ji lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees to the body from Ji.
Ji presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Ji manages to get underhooks.
Ji lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ji.
Ji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jackson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ji with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ji utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Ji landing knees to the head.
Ji lands with a right to the head.
Ji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson has Ji pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ji manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ji scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ji misses with a knee strike.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ji walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Ji counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Ji gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ji lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ji lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ji lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ji scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ji digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Ji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ji unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ji with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Let Ji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ji 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 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Let Ji!