PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hustlin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Matthews

220 cm
32
262 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

195 cm
25
266 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Fast

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Matthews lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Shane Jackson has been cut.
Matthews shoots in but no luck this time.

Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matthews is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Matthews manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews misses with an uppercut.
Matthews scores with a head kick.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Matthews gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Matthews is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.

Matthews jumps guard.
Matthews wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson postures up in Matthews's guard and throws a big left but Matthews blocks it.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matthews uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Matthews throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matthews is in Jackson's guard.
Matthews postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Matthews drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Matthews off! Matthews jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses.
Matthews controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matthews throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Matthews's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matthews pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Matthews hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Matthews rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shane Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Matthews.
Matthews checks a low kick from Jackson.
Matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matthews blocks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matthews scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Matthews trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Matthews.
Matthews misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane 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.

Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matthews moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.

Matthews gets a double leg takedown into Jackson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Max Matthews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Matthews stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matthews on the ground.
Matthews scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matthews is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Shane Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Matthews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews lands a couple of digs.
Matthews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matthews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matthews trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews slips nicely into half guard.
Matthews working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Matthews!
Max Matthews thanked the fans post fight for their support.