PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Echojile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jackson
vs
Echojile

220 cm
22
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

224 cm
25
299 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Hellraiser FightGear

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 The Island, Mike Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emmanuel Echojile!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Echojile taking a breather.

Echojile pulls guard effortlessly.
Echojile working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Echojile tries to strike from the bottom.
Echojile working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Echojile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Echojile is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Echojile might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Echojile has wrist control.
Echojile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Echojile is on top in guard.

Echojile has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Echojile scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Echojile is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Echojile wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Echojile controlling from the top position.
Echojile trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Echojile scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Echojile slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two 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.
Echojile engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Echojile from controlling successfully.

Echojile drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.

Echojile looking to control.
Echojile lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Echojile scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Echojile trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Echojile postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Echojile trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Echojile preventing the sweep.
Echojile landing with the ground and pound.
Echojile controlling from the top position.
Echojile stops Jackson from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Echojile with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Echojile working some strikes from top position.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Echojile has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Echojile lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Echojile lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Echojile really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Echojile drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Echojile jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Echojile throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Echojile is in Jackson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Echojile closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.

Echojile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mike Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.

Echojile closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Echojile lands in his opponent's guard.
Echojile lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Echojile chips away with some ground and pound.
Emmanuel Echojile has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson wants to stand up but Echojile is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Echojile thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Echojile throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Echojile defends well.
Echojile is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Echojile trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Echojile lands a couple of digs.
Jackson controls Echojile momentarily but Echojile frees himself.
Echojile scoring with some ground and pound.
Echojile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Echojile trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Echojile.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Echojile.

Echojile has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Echojile.
Echojile lands a two punch combo.
Echojile with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Echojile closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.

Echojile ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Echojile no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Echojile trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Echojile blocks nicely.
Jackson distracts Echojile with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Echojile is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
Echojile is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Echojile is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Echojile is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Echojile moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Echojile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Echojile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson misses with a head kick.

Echojile fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Echojile persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Echojile wants to get back to his feet.
Echojile seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Echojile is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Echojile postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackson to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Echojile coming out on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Echojile changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Echojile tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
Echojile controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Echojile's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Echojile is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson tries to kick Echojile off in order to stand up. Echojile Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jackson wants to control but Echojile postures up.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Echojile working away.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Emmanuel Echojile is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Echojile is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mike Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is trying to control Echojile's posture but Echojile avoids it.
Echojile tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Echojile looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Jackson pushes Echojile off and gets back to his feet.

Echojile gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.

Echojile manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Echojile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Echojile, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson keeps control of Echojile as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Echojile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Echojile lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.

Echojile shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Echojile wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Echojile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Echojile 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Echojile!