PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stone Jackson (ranked 5533 p4p, 4346 weight class) and Sean Ohoulahan (ranked 474 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jackson
vs
Ohoulahan

207 cm
18
250
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
21
225
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stone Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Ohoulahan !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ohoulahan swinging wildly here.
Ohoulahan stuffs the takedown.
Ohoulahan shapes to counter with a head kick.

Ohoulahan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
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.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ohoulahan is one step ahead there.
Ohoulahan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoulahan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.

Ohoulahan keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohoulahan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ohoulahan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson distracts Ohoulahan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ohoulahan wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard.
Ohoulahan is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ohoulahan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Ohoulahan is having none of it.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Ohoulahan is holding on to half guard well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is taking a breather. Ohoulahan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Ohoulahan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Ohoulahan has him pressed against the cage.

Ohoulahan pulls Jackson into guard.
Ohoulahan keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ohoulahan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Ohoulahan 's legs - danger averted.
Ohoulahan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohoulahan looking to control.
Jackson won't allow Ohoulahan to sweep him here.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ohoulahan is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ohoulahan trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ohoulahan looks winded!
Jackson is looking to clinch but Ohoulahan is avoiding it.
Ohoulahan keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohoulahan manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ohoulahan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ohoulahan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses

and Ohoulahan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ohoulahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ohoulahan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Ohoulahan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is stalling here.
Ohoulahan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stone Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Ohoulahan .

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Ohoulahan to the mat.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ohoulahan preventing the sweep.
Stone Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ohoulahan wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ohoulahan stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Ohoulahan looking to pass the guard.
Ohoulahan wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Ohoulahan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Ohoulahan connects with a knee to the head.
Ohoulahan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Ohoulahan has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Ohoulahan to the mat.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ohoulahan is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ohoulahan controls the pace.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Ohoulahan pushes his legs off easily.
Ohoulahan cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Ohoulahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four 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.
Ohoulahan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson controls Ohoulahan momentarily but Ohoulahan frees himself.
Ohoulahan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ohoulahan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Ohoulahan .

Ohoulahan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ohoulahan controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sean Ohoulahan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ohoulahan throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ohoulahan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ohoulahan dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Ohoulahan 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.
Ohoulahan throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Ohoulahan tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoulahan wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ohoulahan regains half guard.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Ohoulahan is working away.
Ohoulahan is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ohoulahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ohoulahan as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Ohoulahan clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Ohoulahan .

Ohoulahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohoulahan throws a one two combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ohoulahan .

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ohoulahan tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ohoulahan drops back down to his feet.
Stone Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Ohoulahan .
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ohoulahan gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Ohoulahan .
Ohoulahan wants a takedown.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Ohoulahan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Ohoulahan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Ohoulahan manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohoulahan won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ohoulahan pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ohoulahan in particular looking to stall.
Stone Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Ohoulahan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Ohoulahan has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Ohoulahan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ohoulahan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Ohoulahan !