PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 1511 p4p, 2977 weight class) and Kurt Jackson (ranked 185 p4p, 355 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ladies & Gentlemen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Holloway
vs
Jackson

174 cm
24
165
9 - 1 - 0

177 cm
24
169
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holloway's head.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Holloway.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holloway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holloway sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Holloway.
Holloway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holloway dodges the punch combination from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Holloway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.
Holloway swinging wildly here.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Holloway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson slips a jab from Holloway.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Holloway misses with a body shot.
Holloway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Holloway lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Holloway, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holloway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holloway tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Holloway.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabs Holloway right on the nose. Holloway blinks but takes it well.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Holloway.
Holloway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holloway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holloway misses with a head kick.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Holloway avoids it well.
Holloway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming.
Holloway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holloway scores with a decent looking hook.
Holloway dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Holloway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a right and a left that Holloway avoids nicely.
It looked like Holloway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holloway has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Holloway's head but Holloway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holloway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Holloway throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a fast counter high kick but Holloway manages to duck under it in time.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Holloway misses the jab.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holloway.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Holloway.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Holloway will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Holloway blocks a head kick by Jackson.
It looked like Holloway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
Holloway looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Holloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holloway tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Kurt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
Holloway jabs at Jackson's body.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Holloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips a jab from Holloway.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jackson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Holloway has got the better of the exchanges.
Holloway motions for Jackson to come forward. Holloway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
As Holloway backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Holloway manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holloway lands a lovely overhand right.
Holloway works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Holloway.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Holloway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway moves out of range easily.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Holloway.
Holloway misses with a hook.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holloway.
Jackson throws a fast counter high kick but Holloway manages to duck under it in time.
Holloway lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Holloway thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holloway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.

Holloway is rocked!
Jackson 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 misses with a head kick.
Holloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway misses with a body kick.
Holloway sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Holloway avoids it this time.
Holloway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holloway throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holloway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holloway seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Holloway counters with a nice uppercut.
Holloway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holloway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Max Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses the jab.
It looked like Holloway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holloway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holloway slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Holloway.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Holloway lands a slapping body shot.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
The fighters circling - Holloway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holloway takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Holloway throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holloway scores with a punch to the head.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holloway.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
Jackson throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.
Nice cross by Holloway.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Holloway takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Holloway scoring well with a low kick there.
Holloway misses with an uppercut.
Holloway throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Holloway sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Holloway avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Holloway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Holloway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Holloway, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holloway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Holloway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Holloway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Holloway.
Holloway moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.
Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Holloway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holloway tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holloway.
Holloway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holloway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holloway is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Holloway.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson lunges at Holloway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holloway's hand.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Holloway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Holloway throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holloway.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Kurt Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Holloway and move into the clinch position.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holloway.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Holloway.
Jackson lands with a right that hurts Holloway. Holloway looks to clinch but Jackson throws a short knee that drops Holloway. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Kurt Jackson!
Our winner, Kurt Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Max Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is. '.