PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between jorma jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

jackson
vs
Mayer

206 cm
25
252 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jorma jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer misses with a wild combination.
Mayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
jackson scores with a three punch combo!
jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mayer tests jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like jorma jackson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting jackson counter with a right hand.
jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayer throws a series of punches but jackson avoids them all with ease.
jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayer throws a shot from downtown. jackson moves away and avoids it.
Mayer moves forwards but jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mayer throws an overhand right that lands on jackson's shoulder, as jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Mayer lands a really nice looking cross but jackson seems unphased.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of jackson's head but jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayer throws a lazy right hand but jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
jackson with a hook.
jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayer manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
jackson lands a jab to the head.
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayer throws a sloppy head kick and jackson moves out of range easily.
Mayer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
jackson tries to clinch there but Mayer circles away.
jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
No joy there for jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayer misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayer throws a hook but jackson blocks it.
Mayer loads up on a big right hand but jackson slips the punch.
jackson slips a jab from Mayer.
Mayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Mayer misses.
jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - jackson coming out on top.
Mayer misses with a looping left.
jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
The crowd cheers as jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mayer doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
jackson wants to clinch.
jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from jackson.
Mayer misses with a combination
letting jackson counter with a right hand.
Mayer looks gassed!
jackson misses with a wild combination.
jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
jackson misses with the combination.
jackson throws a series of punches but Mayer avoids them all with ease.
jackson with a jab.

jackson clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. jackson smiles and moves away.
Jan Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jackson misses with a few strikes there.
jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
jackson throws a series of strikes that have Mayer backpedaling.
jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
jackson slips a jab and a cross from Mayer.
Mayer slips a jab and a cross from jackson.
Some wild striking there from jackson.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of jackson's head but jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mayer blocks a head kick by jackson.
Some wild striking there from jackson.
Mayer misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jorma jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jorma jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mayer throws a jab when jackson was well out of range.
jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mayer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mayer circles away quickly and effectively.
jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayer.
jackson ducks under a wild hook from Mayer.
Some wild striking there from jackson.
jackson lands a jab.
Mayer misses the jab.
Mayer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mayer misses with an uppercut.
Mayer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
jackson cracks Mayer with an open hand slap.
Mayer is breathing heavily.
jackson staying out of range there.
jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and jackson duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jackson swinging wildly here.
A jab from Mayer finds it's way through jackson's defenses.
jackson works over Mayer's head and body with a nice combination.
jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Mayer moves out of range easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting jackson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
jackson throws a leg kick but Mayer checks it.
Mayer missing with a left hand there. jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
jorma jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
jackson throws a right hand that Mayer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayer also avoids with ease.
jackson throws a series of punches but Mayer moves out of range.
jackson scores with a hook to the body. Mayer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
jorma jackson is winning the standup battle so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by jackson as Mayer tries to tie him up.

Mayer successfully pulls guard.
jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jackson trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Mayer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
jackson managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
jackson seems keen to control Mayer's posture.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from jackson.
jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayer wants to control from the top but jackson keeps moving.
jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mayer!
jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mayer because jackson loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jorma jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on jorma jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mayer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mayer misses with the combination.
jackson moves away from the strike by Mayer.
A big left from Mayer misses.
jackson slips under a jab from Mayer.
No joy there for jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
jackson slips under a jab from Mayer.
jackson staying out of range there.
jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mayer at a distance.
Mayer avoids a punch combination nicely.

jackson closes the distance and clinches.
jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mayer wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Mayer being controlled against the cage.
Mayer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
jackson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Mayer tries to pull guard but jackson won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from jackson.
Mayer wants to break free but jackson has control.
jackson gets underhooks to prevent Mayer's takedown attempt.
jackson is pushing Mayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mayer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
jorma jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Mayer.
Mayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mayer tries to work over jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
jackson just leaning against Mayer, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by jorma jackson.
jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mayer backs up against the cage.
jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
jackson lands a jab.
Mayer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
jackson tries to clinch up but Mayer circles away and keeps his distance.
jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mayer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayer missing with a left hand there. jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayer misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Mayer does no damage.
jackson lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jackson throws a right and a left that Mayer avoids nicely.
Mayer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
jackson slips a straight right by Mayer.
jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayer loads up on a big right hand but jackson slips the punch.
Nice cross by jackson.
Mayer misses with a looping left.
Mayer throws out a loose jab but jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mayer throws a lazy right hand but jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayer looks to throw the jab but jackson is out of range.
Mayer misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayer misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jackson dips to his left and cracks Mayer with an uppercut!
jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from jackson both land. Nice combination.
Mayer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
jackson connects with a body shot.
jackson scores with a body shot.
jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
jackson throws a combination. Mayer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jan Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jorma jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Mayer avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
jorma jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jorma jackson!