PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Gatherer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatherer comes to the cage accompanied by Down In A Hole - Alice In Chains. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lee Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Gatherer
vs
Jackson

195 cm
26
290 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

195 cm
27
258 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Gatherer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatherer throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Gatherer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson catches Gatherer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gatherer misses with a double jab.
Gatherer tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gatherer but Gatherer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Gatherer ducks down to avoid it.
Gatherer defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Gatherer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson cracks Gatherer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gatherer.
Gatherer tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Hunter Gatherer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Jackson.
Gatherer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatherer thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatherer manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Hunter Gatherer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gatherer.

Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gatherer tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson trying to control the action but Gatherer is working from the bottom.
Gatherer is looking for a sweep.
Gatherer is trying to buck Jackson off.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gatherer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Gatherer.
Gatherer wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Gatherer is controlling the position.
Gatherer wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his arm.
Jackson tries to buck Gatherer off but Gatherer is having none of it.

Gatherer stands up.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatherer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a hook but Gatherer avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Gatherer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Gatherer tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson swings for the body but Gatherer moves out of range.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gatherer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gatherer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatherer manages to avoid it.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Gatherer shakes it off.
Jackson swings for the body but Gatherer moves out of range.
Jackson's coach down at Outlaws Paradise was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gatherer takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gatherer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Gatherer throws an off balance right hand

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gatherer won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatherer taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Gatherer struggling a bit here.
Jackson wants to control but Gatherer is keeping him busy.
Gatherer is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gatherer to see if he's OK.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson wants to control but Gatherer is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gatherer misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gatherer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Gatherer as Jackson shoots in.
Gatherer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gatherer moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatherer manages to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Gatherer tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Gatherer feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatherer throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Gatherer tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatherer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Gatherer throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Gatherer misses with a head kick.
Gatherer throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gatherer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Hunter Gatherer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Jackson.
Gatherer cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Gatherer tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gatherer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Gatherer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gatherer. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Gatherer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson jumps guard but Gatherer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Gatherer.
Gatherer lands an uppercut.

It looks like Lee Jackson has been cut.
Gatherer lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Gatherer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gatherer digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gatherer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Gatherer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Gatherer has double underhooks.
Gatherer misses with some punches.
Gatherer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gatherer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gatherer walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decent striking displayed by Gatherer there.
Jackson swings for the body but Gatherer moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gatherer.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Gatherer tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Gatherer.
Gatherer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That has opened up Lee Jackson's cut even more.
Gatherer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gatherer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Gatherer looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Gatherer clinches.
Gatherer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gatherer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Gatherer pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Gatherer is controlling the position.
Gatherer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Gatherer holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gatherer smiles and moves away.
Gatherer swings widly with a right hand

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gatherer won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatherer struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Gatherer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A kick lands to the mid section there for Gatherer.
Gatherer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Gatherer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gatherer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gatherer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gatherer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Gatherer tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Gatherer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gatherer pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Gatherer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gatherer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gatherer to keep the fight standing.
Gatherer lands with a short shot to the head.

The cut above Lee Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gatherer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunter Gatherer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Jackson.

Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gatherer is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.

Gatherer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gatherer has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Gatherer wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Jackson has an active guard here but Gatherer has managed to pass into half guard.
Gatherer is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gatherer is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gatherer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gatherer stands up and beckons Jackson to join him on the feet.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Gatherer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gatherer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gatherer digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.

Gatherer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gatherer cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Hunter Gatherer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gatherer lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gatherer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gatherer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatherer presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gatherer lands with a left to the head.
Gatherer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Gatherer.
Gatherer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.

Lee Jackson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gatherer throws an elbow but it misses.
Gatherer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gatherer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gatherer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Gatherer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hunter Gatherer!
A relieved looking Hunter Gatherer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.