PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Jackhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackhammer comes to the cage accompanied by Whats up . Tim Jackhammer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brent Lawson's chin.

Jackhammer
vs
Lawson

175 cm
19
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Jackhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brent Lawson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackhammer moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackhammer lands an elbow just above Lawson 's eye.
Lawson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Jackhammer has clasped his hands together around Lawson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackhammer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lawson down.
Lawson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackhammer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jackhammer tries for a kimura but Lawson is defending well.
Lawson is not content to let Jackhammer control the position.
The ground and pound from Jackhammer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jackhammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawson keeps working.
Lawson is trying to get back to half guard.

Jackhammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is looking to regain half guard here but Jackhammer keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackhammer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackhammer.
Lawson is looking to reverse the position.
Jackhammer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackhammer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lawson is looking to regain half guard here but Jackhammer keeps moving and retains side control.
Lawson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackhammer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lawson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jackhammer in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackhammer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackhammer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lawson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackhammer working the ground and pound.
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!
Jackhammer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lawson is avoiding damage well.
Jackhammer controls the position.
Jackhammer is looking to take a break and control but Lawson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackhammer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lawson's face as Jackhammer controls the position.

Jackhammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Lawson is defending well.
Lawson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Jackhammer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Jackhammer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawson, who protects the arm well.
Jackhammer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lawson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackhammer.

Lawson throws Jackhammer to one side and escapes!
Lawson jabs Jackhammer right on the nose. Jackhammer blinks but takes it well.
Lawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawson looks gassed!

Jackhammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Jackhammer pulls guard.
Lawson stopping the sweep attempt from Jackhammer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackhammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackhammer controlling the position.

Lawson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackhammer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackhammer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackhammer!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee asks Jackhammer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackhammer prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackhammer moves into range and clinches up with Lawson.
Lawson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackhammer walks away with a smile on his face. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lawson misses with a head kick.
A combination from Jackhammer does no damage.

Jackhammer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Jackhammer crashes against the mat.

Jackhammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackhammer lands an elbow.
Lawson is looking to regain half guard here but Jackhammer keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackhammer is putting a hurting on Lawson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackhammer working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackhammer wants to control but Lawson is keeping him busy.
Jackhammer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jackhammer in side control, throwing shots but Lawson defends.
Lawson is not content to let Jackhammer control the position.
Lawson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Jackhammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackhammer manages to get to full guard.
Jackhammer wants to sweep here but Lawson controlling him for the moment.

That's two 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.

Lawson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackhammer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lawson, into his guard.
Jackhammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lawson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackhammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackhammer connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackhammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tim Jackhammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackhammer working some strikes from top position.
Jackhammer distracts Lawson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackhammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackhammer scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackhammer wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Jackhammer won't allow Lawson to get back to his feet.
Jackhammer thows a big elbow that misses.
Lawson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackhammer.
Jackhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackhammer controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tim Jackhammer.
A jab lands there for Jackhammer.

Jackhammer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lawson did well to prevent Jackhammer getting side control.
Lawson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lawson is pressing down on Jackhammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackhammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackhammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.
Jackhammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackhammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackhammer postures up in Lawson's guard and throws a big left but Lawson blocks it.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Jackhammer from controlling successfully.
Jackhammer stands up over Lawson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackhammer forces Lawson back against the cage and clinches.
Lawson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Jackhammer gets control of Lawson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackhammer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackhammer keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Jackhammer controlling the position.
Lawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Lawson has gone for a leg lock! Jackhammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lawson's guard.
Jackhammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackhammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackhammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackhammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jackhammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lawson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackhammer has managed to get both his arms back between Lawson's legs - danger averted.
Jackhammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackhammer throwing strikes from guard but Lawson blocks nicely.
Jackhammer scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackhammer throwing strikes but missing.

Jackhammer gets to his feet - Lawson follows without any prompting.

Jackhammer closes the distance and clinches.
Lawson tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackhammer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackhammer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackhammer holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackhammer 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.
Lawson postures up in Jackhammer's guard and throws a big left but Jackhammer blocks it.
Lawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackhammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackhammer is on top in guard.
Jackhammer with a nice head shot there.
Jackhammer landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackhammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackhammer landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackhammer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackhammer won't allow Lawson to sweep him here.
Jackhammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Jackhammer from controlling successfully.
Jackhammer stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.
Jackhammer scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackhammer is one step ahead there.
Jackhammer wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Jackhammer scoring with some ground and pound.
Lawson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tim Jackhammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackhammer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brent Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tim Jackhammer just wasn't active enough.

Lawson tries to sprawl but Jackhammer drives through with a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Jackhammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackhammer 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Jackhammer!