PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacksson comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - Evelyn Live feat Petrov. Mask has chosen Jucifer's-- as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jacksson
vs
Mask

188 cm
26
185 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

177 cm
25
180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Jacksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiger Mask!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mask connects with an inside leg kick.

Jacksson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacksson wants to control from the top but Mask keeps moving.
Mask wants to sweep but no luck.

Jacksson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mask dives on top into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jacksson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jacksson keeping moving, preventing Mask from controlling successfully.
Mask postures up.
Jacksson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jacksson working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arnold Jacksson.
Mask tries to land a front kick but Jacksson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mask tries to clinch there but Jacksson circles away.
No luck for Jacksson with that takedown attempt.
Jacksson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Mask gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mask prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jacksson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mask prevents the takedown attempt.

Mask's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mask closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Arnold Jacksson has been cut.
Mask throws a right and a left that Jacksson avoids nicely.

Jacksson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacksson trying to control but Mask is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson is really struggling to control Mask but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Arnold Jacksson just wasn't active enough.

Jacksson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mask quickly recovers to half guard.
Mask is looking for a sweep. Jacksson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mask is defending against the submission attempts here by Jacksson.
Jacksson is stalling here. Mask is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jacksson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mask has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mask tries to stand but Jacksson is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mask wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jacksson is trying to control Mask's posture but Mask avoids it.
Jacksson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mask off and has taken his back!
Mask is keeping busy.

Jacksson working for a choke but Mask is defending well.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacksson not allowing Mask to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Jacksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Jacksson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jacksson tests Mask's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacksson throws a right and a left that Mask avoids nicely.
Mask tries to clinch there but Jacksson circles away.
Jacksson fails with the takedown.
Jacksson circles away from the clinch attempt.

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

Jacksson seems to be looking for submissions.

Jacksson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mask is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson controlling the pace.

Jacksson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacksson trying to pass the guard but Mask defending well.
Mask has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacksson is working away from the top position though.

Jacksson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mask defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacksson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mask has managed to free his arm - good work.

Mask is defending against the submission attempts here by Jacksson.
Mask tries to get to full guard but Jacksson has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Jacksson looking for a submission but Mask manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Jacksson pushing down on Mask's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arnold Jacksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mask makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mask.
Mask not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson is pushing down on Mask's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mask is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacksson has managed to sneak the leg through.

Mask makes his way to full guard, as Jacksson worked for a kimura.
Mask wants to get back to his feet but Jacksson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mask wants to control but Jacksson passes easily into half guard.
Jacksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mask is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Jacksson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Jacksson'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. This is the final round!

Jacksson moves into the clinch.
Mask misses with the head strike.

Jacksson tightens his grip and picks Mask up, before dumping him to the ground. Mask manages to land in guard.
Jacksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mask is keeping the position for now.
Jacksson won't allow Mask to sweep him here.
Jacksson trying to control but Mask is working from the bottom.
Jacksson passes Mask's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mask is not content to let Jacksson control the position.

Jacksson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mask is just riding it out for now. Jacksson eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson stops Mask from getting back to his feet.
Jacksson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jacksson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Jacksson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mask is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mask reverses the position - he's now on top in Jacksson's guard.

Mask decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jacksson, up you get!
Jacksson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mask fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mask.
Jacksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mask tries to sprawl out of it but Jacksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mask manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mask counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jacksson misses with a takedown attempt - Mask sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Jacksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mask lands a nice shot to the body.
Mask scores with the left hand. Jacksson knows he should have avoided that one.
Arnold Jacksson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tiger Mask seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacksson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mask counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mask slips a jab and a cross from Jacksson.
Jacksson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mask avoids it really well and circles away.

Mask moves into the clinch.
Tiger Mask has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mask tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jacksson avoids it.
Mask pushes Jacksson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mask leaning against his opponent.
Jacksson is trying to pull guard but Mask has him pressed against the cage.
Mask misses with an elbow over the top.
Mask leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jacksson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacksson takes a knee to the side of the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Mask comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jacksson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Jacksson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Arnold Jacksson waved his t-shirt featuring GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS's logo in front of the cameras.