PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ulriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ulriksen
vs
Jackson

183 cm
33
202 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

185 cm
25
198 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Ulriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulriksen tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ulriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Ulriksen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ulriksen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulriksen manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ulriksen slips a jab from Jackson.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ulriksen looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson takes a swing at Ulriksen's ribcage but misses.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Ulriksen avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ulriksen avoids them all with ease.
As Jackson tries to get set, Ulriksen tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Ulriksen slips under a jab from Jackson.
Ulriksen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Ulriksen throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ulriksen avoids the body shot from Jackson.
A big right from Jackson misses.
It looked like Ulriksen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ulriksen or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ulriksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Ulriksen jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ulriksen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Ulriksen looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ulriksen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
Ulriksen shoots in but no luck this time.
Ulriksen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Ulriksen. Ulriksen maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ulriksen dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson tries to work over Ulriksen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Ulriksen.
Ulriksen tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Ulriksen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ulriksen.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ulriksen under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulriksen manages to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Ulriksen shakes it off.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ulriksen.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulriksen throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulriksen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Ulriksen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ulriksen works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ulriksen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Ulriksen isn't so interested in that idea.
Ulriksen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ulriksen is stalling in the full guard.
Ulriksen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ulriksen with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Ulriksen avoids nicely.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Ulriksen ducks down to avoid it.

Ulriksen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Ulriksen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulriksen throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to stand but Ulriksen is controlling the position.
Ulriksen scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ulriksen prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Ulriksen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ulriksen connects with a couple of short punches.
Ulriksen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Ulriksen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ulriksen stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ulriksen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ulriksen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ulriksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson throws a right hand that Ulriksen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ulriksen also avoids with ease.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ulriksen with a series of wild strikes but Ulriksen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Ulriksen closes the distance and clinches.
Ulriksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulriksen lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ulriksen lands a takedown into guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ulriksen from controlling successfully.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ulriksen.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ulriksen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ulriksen working some strikes from top position.
Ulriksen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Victor Ulriksen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ulriksen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ulriksen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ulriksen 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.
Ulriksen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ulriksen wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ulriksen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Ulriksen trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Ulriksen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Ulriksen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.

Ulriksen rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ulriksen gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Ulriksen decides to pull guard.
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 Victor Ulriksen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ulriksen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Ulriksen avoids it well.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ulriksen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Ulriksen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Ulriksen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Jackson pushes Ulriksen off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Jackson misses.

Ulriksen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Ulriksen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ulriksen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ulriksen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Ulriksen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ulriksen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ulriksen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ulriksen winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ulriksen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
Ulriksen lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Ulriksen! Jackson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Victor Ulriksen!
Victor Ulriksen thanked the fans post fight for their support.