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). On his way into the cage it seems that Hugh Jackman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hugh Jackman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jackman
vs
Hankerson

188 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 4 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hank Hankerson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hankerson is defended easily by Jackman.
Hankerson shoots for a takedown but Jackman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hank Hankerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman throws a good cross that connects.
Jackman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hankerson looks for a takedown but Jackman sprawls well.
Hugh Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Hankerson.
A jab from Hankerson misses.
No luck for Hankerson with that takedown attempt.
Hankerson has his takedown stuffed

and Jackman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hankerson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackman controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hankerson is looking for a triangle but Jackman pushes his legs off easily.
Hankerson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackman controls the pace.
Jackman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugh Jackman just wasn't active enough.
Hankerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackman defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman lands with a good body shot.
Jackman scores with a hook to the body. Hankerson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hankerson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jackman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hankerson's guard.
Hankerson looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackman advances position into side control!
Jackman in side control, throwing shots but Hankerson defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hankerson struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Jackman stalls from top position.
Jackman trying to control the position but Hankerson is working away.
Jackman advances to full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackman throwing strikes here but Hankerson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackman wants to control the pace but Hankerson is squirming around nicely.
Jackman controlling the position easily from mount.
Hankerson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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!

Jackman misses with a low kick.
Hankerson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jackman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackman lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hankerson keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackman sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hugh Jackman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackman throws a body punch but Hankerson moves out of range.
Hankerson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackman stuffs the takedown attempt from Hankerson. Hankerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hugh Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Hankerson.
Hankerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackman tries to sprawl out of it but Hankerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hankerson.
Jackman misses with a lunging right hand

and Hankerson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackman!
Hankerson lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hankerson controlling the position from side mount.
Jackman struggling a bit here.
Jackman is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman dodges the ground and pound from Hankerson.
Jackman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackman tries to bench press Hankerson off him but Hankerson keeps the position.
Hankerson controls the position.
Jackman tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

Hankerson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackman, who protects the arm well.
Hankerson throws an elbow but Jackman slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hankerson trying to control the action but Jackman is working from the bottom.
Jackman is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackman can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hank Hankerson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackman lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hugh Jackman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hankerson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackman wants to control from the top but Hankerson keeps moving.

Hankerson is looking for a triangle but Jackman pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hankerson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackman has picked Hankerson up and slammed him! Hankerson can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackman manages to pass to side control!
Jackman is looking to take a break and control but Hankerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hankerson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Jackman working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman wants to control but Hankerson is keeping him busy.
Hankerson is trying to control Jackman's posture but Jackman avoids it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hankerson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Jackman. No joy for Hankerson on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hankerson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hugh Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Hankerson.
Hankerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hankerson misses with a takedown attempt

and Jackman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hankerson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jackman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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 Jackman 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Hugh Jackman!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Hugh Jackman!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Hugh Jackman!

Hugh Jackman wins by unanimous decision!