PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Hankerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackman
vs
Hankerson

188 cm
19
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 Sydney, Hugh Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Hankerson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hankerson tries for a takedown but Jackman circles away easily

and Jackman counters with a single leg into guard. Hankerson didn't expect that.
Hankerson pulls Jackman in close to prevent any damage.
Hankerson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackman's guard.
Hankerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackman pulls Hankerson in close to prevent any damage.

Hankerson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackman swings for the body but Hankerson moves out of range.
Hankerson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hankerson 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 Hank Hankerson.
Hankerson fails with the takedown

and Jackman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackman.
Hankerson keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hankerson managing to control the position.
Jackman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hankerson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hankerson, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hankerson controlling Jackman's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hugh Jackman.
Hankerson tries to clinch but Jackman moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackman throws a right and a left that Hankerson avoids nicely.
Hankerson misses with a takedown

and Jackman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hankerson won't be happy with that.
Jackman happy to just control the position for now.
Hankerson manages to get back to half guard.
Jackman content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hankerson's head.
Hankerson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Hankerson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hankerson trying to control but Jackman postures up.
Hankerson keeping control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hankerson wants to improve his position but Jackman is controlling well.
Jackman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Hankerson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hankerson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hankerson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jackman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hankerson slips a jab and a cross from Jackman.

Jackman pushes Hankerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackman is trying to pull guard but Hankerson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Hankerson has hold of one of Jackman's legs. Jackman is fighting the takedown attempt but Hankerson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jackman pulls Hankerson in close to prevent any damage.
Hankerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman keeping moving, preventing Hankerson from controlling successfully.
Hankerson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hankerson preventing the sweep.
Jackman controls Hankerson momentarily but Hankerson frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugh Jackman just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hankerson.

Hankerson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackman was covering up waiting for the punch and Hankerson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hankerson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hank Hankerson wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hankerson.
Hank Hankerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hankerson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackman keeping moving, preventing Hankerson from controlling successfully.
Hankerson slips nicely into half guard.

Jackman is defending against the submission attempts here by Hankerson.

Hankerson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hankerson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Hankerson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hankerson wants to control but Jackman is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hankerson is looking for a kimura but Jackman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hankerson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Hankerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jackman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hankerson tries for a takedown but Jackman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hankerson tries for a takedown but Jackman circles away easily

and Jackman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackman.
Jackman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackman trying to control but Hankerson is working from the bottom.
Jackman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hankerson pulls Jackman in close to prevent any damage.

Hugh Jackman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hankerson fails with the takedown

and Jackman counters with a single leg into guard. Hankerson didn't expect that.
Hugh Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Hankerson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hankerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hankerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hankerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hankerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackman is pushing down on Hankerson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hankerson is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hankerson is trying to maintain the position but Jackman is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hankerson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hankerson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hankerson trying to control the position.
Hankerson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hank Hankerson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackman circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hankerson is just out of range.
Hankerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackman defends it nicely.
No luck for Hankerson with that takedown attempt.
Hankerson moves in looking to clinch but Jackman pushes him off.
Jackman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hankerson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackman.

Jackman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackman pulls Hankerson into guard.
Jackman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hankerson wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.
Hankerson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Jackman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackman 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Hugh Jackman!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Hugh Jackman!

Hugh Jackman wins by majority decision!