PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen NJJD as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fu
vs
Jackson

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
27
145 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Master Fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fu misses with a combination

and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Fu didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fu is looking to stand back up but Jackson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fu.
Jackson prevents Fu from standing back up.

Jackson decides to stand up.
Fu lands a body shot.

Fu gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Fu manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson prevents Fu from getting back to his feet.
Fu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fu tries to get out of the position.

Jackson stands and steps away. Fu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Fu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson gets to his feet - Fu follows without any prompting.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Jackson stands up from half guard.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Master Fu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Fu.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fu looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Fu tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fu throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Fu misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson moves out of range as Fu strikes.
Fu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Fu fights it but they end up in guard.
Fu is breathing heavily.
Jackson is standing up over Fu. Fu looks to escape but Jackson dives into side control.

Jackson decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fu misses with a looping left.
Fu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fu circles away.
Fu leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fu to his feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Fu shows good takedown defense.
Fu stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fu.
Jackson moves out of range as Fu strikes.
Fu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.

Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fu to the mat! Fu manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fu swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Fu swings away with a body shot that misses

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Fu is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fu throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fu enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fu, up you get!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fu looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fu tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Fu which made him look bad.
Fu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fu stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fu loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Fu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Master Fu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Jackson.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fu napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Jackson stands up and beckons Fu to his feet.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fu misses with a hook to the body

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jackson stands and steps away. Fu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson slips a straight right by Fu.
Fu misses the shot to the body.

Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fu's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fu's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Jackson gets to his feet - Fu follows without any prompting.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fu is looking to escape.

Jackson stands up from half guard.
Fu misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Fu tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson dives in and grabs Fu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fu pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Master Fu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fu misses the shot to the body.
Master Fu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fu throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fu as he jumps to the side.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into Fu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Fu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson shoots in but Fu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Master Fu is winning the standup battle so far.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fu enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Fu is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fu is looking to stand back up but Jackson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fu.
Fu pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Fu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Fu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fu throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fu swivels and escapes.
Master Fu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Jackson.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fu misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fu misses with a wild combination.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Fu swinging wildly here.
Fu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fu swings widly with a right hand

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fu won't be happy with that.

Jackson decides to stand back up.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fu avoids it really well and circles away.
Fu throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.

Fu gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Fu manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fu, up you get!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fu sprawls well. Fu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Nice takedown defense from Fu. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Fu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fu throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Fu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fu misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.

Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Jackson stands up from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Fu sprawls well.
Fu misses with a jab, cross combination.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson stops Fu from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson stands up and waves to Fu to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Tim Jackson!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Tim Jackson!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Tim Jackson!

Tim Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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