PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Skyrer (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.

Jackman
vs
Skyrer

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugh Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Skyrer!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman throws a right hand that Skyrer ducks under and follows up with a left that Skyrer also avoids with ease.
Skyrer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackman tries to avoid it but Skyrer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackman to the ground. Jackman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skyrer counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skyrer.
Skyrer shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackman sprawls well. He's pushed Skyrer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Jackman misses.
Jackman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skyrer wants to clinch.
A combination from Jackman does no damage.
A combination from Jackman does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skyrer is defended easily by Jackman.
Hugh Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Skyrer.
Some wild striking there from Jackman.
Some wild striking there from Jackman.
Jackman misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jackman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skyrer.
Jackman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skyrer shoots in for a double leg but Jackman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackman misses with a wild combination.
Hugh Jackman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackman misses with a double jab

and Skyrer moves into the clinch.
Jackman prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackman tries to break free but Skyrer pushes him back against the cage.

Skyrer pulls Jackman into guard.

Skyrer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackman wanted to stand there but Skyrer had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skyrer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackman wants to stand but Skyrer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Skyrer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackman tries to stand but Skyrer is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackman wants to stand and escape but instead Skyrer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skyrer on the ground.
Skyrer wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.
Jackman wants to get back to his feet but Skyrer passes into half guard.
Jackman wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skyrer thows a huge punch but Jackman dodges it nicely.
Skyrer prevents Jackman from standing back up.
Jackman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skyrer.
Skyrer is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman pushes Skyrer off looking to stand but Skyrer dives back in and keeps control.
Jackman pushes Skyrer off but Skyrer dives into side control.
Jackman tries to escape but Skyrer is in control.
Skyrer taking a breather here.

Skyrer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Skyrer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Skyrer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jackman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Skyrer tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Jackman misses.
Skyrer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sloppy strikes from Jackman. Those never looked like landing.
Hugh Jackman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Jackman. Those never looked like landing.
Jackman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackman throws a right hand that Skyrer ducks under and follows up with a left that Skyrer also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Skyrer or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackman which made him look bad.
Skyrer shoots in for a takedown but Jackman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skyrer fails to land the takedown.
Hugh Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Skyrer.
Skyrer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackman misses with a series of wild punches.
Skyrer misses with a takedown attempt - Jackman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skyrer is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jackman.
Skyrer misses with a double jab.
Jackman swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Jackman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skyrer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skyrer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackman tries to avoid it but Skyrer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackman to the ground. Jackman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skyrer.
Skyrer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackman swats away the attempt to clinch by Skyrer.
Skyrer fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skyrer backs up against the cage.
Jackman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Jackman swats away the attempt to clinch by Skyrer.
Jackman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skyrer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackman wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Skyrer eats them both and turns towards Jackman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackman swinging wildly here.
Jackman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackman.
Skyrer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackman.
Hugh Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skyrer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman throws a right hand that Skyrer ducks under and follows up with a left that Skyrer also avoids with ease.
Jackman throws a right hand that Skyrer ducks under and follows up with a left that Skyrer also avoids with ease.
Jackman fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackman keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skyrer.
Jackman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Jackman.

Skyrer drives through and clinches with Jackman against the cage.
Skyrer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackman is trying to break the clinch but Skyrer has him pressed against the cage.

Skyrer drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackman is looking to stand up but Skyrer won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyrer is trying to control the position but Jackman postures up.
Jackman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Skyrer is proving hard to escape from.

Jackman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackman throws a series of punches but Skyrer moves out of range.
A left and a right from Jackman both land. Nice combination.
Jackman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skyrer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackman misses with a few strikes there.
Skyrer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackman fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Skyrer or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackman which made him look bad.
Skyrer slips a jab and a cross from Jackman.
Skyrer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackman's waist but Jackman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skyrer off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jackman dominated that second round.
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!

Jackman misses with a few strikes there.
Jackman fails to land with a series of punches.
Skyrer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackman tries to avoid it but Skyrer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackman to the ground. Jackman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackman feints a jab promting Skyrer to slip. Jackman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skyrer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackman looks to land a combination but Skyrer avoids it well.
Skyrer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skyrer looks for a takedown but Jackman sprawls well.
Jackman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skyrer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skyrer closes the distance and clinches up with Jackman, looking for a takedown. Skyrer pushes Jackman against the cage but Jackman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hugh Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Skyrer.
Jackman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Jackman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackman throws a right and a left that Skyrer avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Jackman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hugh Jackman is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackman misses with a wild combination.
Skyrer fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skyrer.
Jackman tries to bum rush Skyrer with a series of wild strikes but Skyrer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skyrer shoots in for a double leg but Jackman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skyrer misses with a takedown attempt - Jackman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skyrer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackman's waist but Jackman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skyrer off to one side.
Jackman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skyrer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skyrer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jackman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Skyrer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackman throws a right and a left that Skyrer avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skyrer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skyrer.
Skyrer fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackman misses with a two punch combination.
Skyrer tries to clinch there but Jackman circles away.
Jackman looks to land a combination but Skyrer avoids it well.
Skyrer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackman defends it nicely.
No joy there for Jackman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyrer slips a jab and a cross from Jackman.
Jackman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Skyrer moves into the clinch.

Skyrer pulls guard successfully.
Hugh Jackman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skyrer has a closed guard, preventing Jackman from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackman wants to stand and escape but instead Skyrer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skyrer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackman wants to get back to his feet but Skyrer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Jackman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Jackman!
A victorious Hugh Jackman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.