PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between CG Mannheim (ranked 2396 p4p, 1610 weight class) and Will Jackson (ranked 146 p4p, 99 weight class). Will Jackson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Mannheim
vs
Jackson

163 cm
21
143
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
135
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, CG Mannheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannheim misses with a body shot.
Jackson slips a straight right by Mannheim.
Mannheim shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mannheim fails to land.
Mannheim misses with a punch on the inside.
Mannheim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mannheim throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Mannheim misses with a body punch.
Mannheim is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mannheim scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Mannheim has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Mannheim.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mannheim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Mannheim.
Mannheim throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mannheim misses with some punches.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mannheim looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson digs a right hand into Mannheim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mannheim's gas tank.
Jackson presses Mannheim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
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!
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Mannheim digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mannheim lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mannheim wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Will Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mannheim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards.

Mannheim is rocked!
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Mannheim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mannheim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mannheim seems to have got his legs back now.
A frustrated look appears on Mannheim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Mannheim is stalling here.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannheim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Nice elbow from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mannheim blocks an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mannheim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Mannheim misses with some punches.
Mannheim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mannheim throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Mannheim.
Mannheim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mannheim content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mannheim is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Mannheim into the cage.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Mannheim wants to stall.
Mannheim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannheim misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mannheim.
Mannheim misses with some punches.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mannheim looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mannheim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Mannheim to work.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mannheim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mannheim blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Mannheim - that landed with a thud.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mannheim lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mannheim tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Mannheim back against the cage.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mannheim lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mannheim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Mannheim stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Mannheim lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannheim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
CG Mannheim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Mannheim.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Mannheim tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Mannheim back against the cage.
Mannheim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mannheim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Mannheim is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mannheim tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Will Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mannheim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mannheim backwards.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson has Mannheim pressed against the cage, preventing Mannheim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mannheim is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Mannheim struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannheim misses with the head strike.
Mannheim is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Mannheim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mannheim misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Mannheim tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Mannheim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Mannheim is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Mannheim leaning against his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Jackson!