PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulaf Bergstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulaf Bergstrom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bergstrom
vs
Jackson

219 cm
24
280 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

189 cm
27
265 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulaf Bergstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Bergstrom counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bergstrom.
Bergstrom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bergstrom lands with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bergstrom.
Bergstrom throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Bergstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Bergstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Bergstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergstrom misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Bergstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergstrom.
Bergstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Bergstrom cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
No luck for Bergstrom with that takedown attempt.
Bergstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergstrom just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulaf Bergstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergstrom moves away.
Bergstrom is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson throws a body punch but Bergstrom moves out of range.
Ulaf Bergstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergstrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jack Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Bergstrom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Bergstrom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Bergstrom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bergstrom avoids it.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bergstrom is defending well for now.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bergstrom.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bergstrom avoids it.
Bergstrom crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Bergstrom tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Bergstrom managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bergstrom is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bergstrom is defending well for now.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Bergstrom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bergstrom.
Bergstrom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bergstrom.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bergstrom.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bergstrom.
Bergstrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Jack Jackson has been cut.
Bergstrom managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bergstrom.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bergstrom avoids it.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergstrom avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Bergstrom managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson looks gassed!
Bergstrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Bergstrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bergstrom looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergstrom lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergstrom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bergstrom connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bergstrom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.

Bergstrom instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bergstrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bergstrom is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulaf Bergstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bergstrom takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.

Bergstrom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Bergstrom avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Bergstrom avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Bergstrom avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Bergstrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bergstrom.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bergstrom is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergstrom working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Bergstrom avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Bergstrom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Bergstrom managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bergstrom.

Bergstrom drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bergstrom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Bergstrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Bergstrom has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergstrom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bergstrom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Bergstrom closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Bergstrom.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergstrom avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bergstrom jumps guard.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Bergstrom's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson prevents Bergstrom from getting back to his feet.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Bergstrom has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Bergstrom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bergstrom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bergstrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bergstrom shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bergstrom.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulaf Bergstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson takes a swing at Bergstrom's ribcage but misses.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergstrom manages to avoid it.
Bergstrom throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergstrom.
Bergstrom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson throws a body punch but Bergstrom moves out of range.
Jackson 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.
Bergstrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Bergstrom persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bergstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ulaf Bergstrom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Jackson's cut.
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 takes a swing at Bergstrom's ribcage but misses.
Bergstrom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jackson swings for the body but Bergstrom moves out of range.
Bergstrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Bergstrom's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Bergstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergstrom.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Bergstrom's ribs.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bergstrom avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Bergstrom avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.

Bergstrom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bergstrom avoids it.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Bergstrom trying to land knees to the body.
Bergstrom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bergstrom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bergstrom is defending well for now.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergstrom avoids the damage to the body.

Bergstrom successfully pulls guard.
Bergstrom is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Bergstrom has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bergstrom stops Jackson from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's four 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Ulaf Bergstrom has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bergstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson throws a body punch but Bergstrom moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Bergstrom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Bergstrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.

Bergstrom moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bergstrom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bergstrom is defending well for now.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jack Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulaf Bergstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergstrom avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bergstrom 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulaf Bergstrom!