PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Jackhandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torei Sanghuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackhandler
vs
Sanghuo

179 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Jackhandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Torei Sanghuo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackhandler tries to clinch up.
Sanghuo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackhandler wants to clinch up but Sanghuo keeps it at a distance.
Jackhandler stuns Sanghuo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanghuo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackhandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackhandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanghuo misses with a combination
and Jackhandler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanghuo thinking.
Sanghuo darts in looking for a takedown but Jackhandler gets double underhooks and turns Sanghuo into the cage.
Jackhandler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanghuo.

Sanghuo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanghuo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanghuo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackhandler tests Sanghuo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackhandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackhandler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanghuo backs up against the cage.
Sanghuo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackhandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackhandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John Jackhandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanghuo scores with a head kick. Jackhandler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanghuo tries to bum rush Jackhandler with a series of wild strikes but Jackhandler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackhandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanghuo has time to react.
Jackhandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanghuo keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackhandler tries to clinch there but Sanghuo circles away.
Jackhandler tries to clinch up

and Sanghuo counters with a single leg into guard. Jackhandler didn't expect that.
Sanghuo advances to half guard.
Jackhandler wants to get back to full guard but Sanghuo has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackhandler looks to move to half guard but instead Sanghuo has passed into mount! Damn!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackhandler is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanghuo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackhandler is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanghuo content just to control the position here.
Jackhandler is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanghuo controlling the pace for now.
Jackhandler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sanghuo. What's that going to do exactly?
Jackhandler tries to hold on but Sanghuo postures up.
Jackhandler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackhandler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackhandler throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackhandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanghuo pushes Jackhandler off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sanghuo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackhandler lands a jab to the nose.
Sanghuo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanghuo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanghuo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanghuo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanghuo throws the left hand but Jackhandler avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackhandler tries to clinch there but Sanghuo circles away.
Sanghuo misses with a low kick.
Sanghuo thuds his shin into the meat of Jackhandler's side.
Jackhandler closes the distance but Sanghuo moves to the side
and Sanghuo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackhandler thinking.
Jackhandler avoids the body shot from Sanghuo.
Jackhandler tests Sanghuo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Torei Sanghuo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackhandler throws a shot to the body.
Jackhandler tries to clinch but Sanghuo is having none of it.
Jackhandler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackhandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanghuo.
Jackhandler tries to clinch up but Sanghuo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanghuo dives in and grabs Jackhandler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackhandler pushes down on Sanghuo's head and hops out.
Jackhandler stuffs the takedown.
Sanghuo scores with a head kick. Jackhandler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackhandler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanghuo on the side of the head.
Sanghuo tries to clinch up but Jackhandler circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanghuo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackhandler lands a really nice looking cross but Sanghuo seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Jackhandler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackhandler connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackhandler. That snapped Sanghuo's head back.
Jackhandler tries to clinch there but Sanghuo circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackhandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackhandler works Sanghuo's body with a nice hook.
Sanghuo misses with a body punch
enabling Jackhandler to counter with a crisp jab.

Jackhandler gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Sanghuo breaks the clinch.
Sanghuo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanghuo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackhandler.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackhandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackhandler closes the distance but Sanghuo moves to the side
and Sanghuo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanghuo takes one to the chin there.
Jackhandler is looking to clinch.
Jackhandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackhandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanghuo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanghuo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackhandler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackhandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanghuo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanghuo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackhandler circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackhandler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanghuo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackhandler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackhandler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackhandler wants to clinch but Sanghuo slips to the side
and Sanghuo counters with a head kick.
Sanghuo is breathing heavily.
Sanghuo throws a head kick that misses.
Jackhandler dips to his left and cracks Sanghuo with an uppercut!
Jackhandler defending well as Sanghuo loads up on a big left hand.
Jackhandler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackhandler doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanghuo circles away.
Jackhandler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanghuo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackhandler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanghuo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackhandler wants to clinch but Sanghuo slips to the side

and Sanghuo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Sanghuo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanghuo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackhandler lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanghuo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackhandler.
Jackhandler scores with a jab to the head.
Sanghuo throws a body punch but Jackhandler moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackhandler.
Jackhandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanghuo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanghuo misses with a hook.
Jackhandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanghuo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackhandler.
Jackhandler connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackhandler is looking to clinch but Sanghuo is avoiding it.
Jackhandler looks to land a combination. Sanghuo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanghuo tries to clinch but Jackhandler moves out of range.
Jackhandler lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackhandler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackhandler tries to clinch but Sanghuo moves 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Sanghuo misses the target.
Sanghuo misses with a straight left.
Sanghuo walks into a jab.
Sanghuo takes one to the side of the head.
Sanghuo throws a head kick but Jackhandler moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanghuo takes a swing at Jackhandler's ribcage but misses.
Sanghuo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackhandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackhandler wants to clinch up but Sanghuo keeps it at a distance.
Jackhandler wants to clinch up but Sanghuo keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackhandler as he connects with a hook.
Jackhandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanghuo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanghuo circles away from the clinch attempt.
John Jackhandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackhandler tries to clinch there but Sanghuo circles away.
Sanghuo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackhandler rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanghuo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackhandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackhandler tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanghuo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackhandler looks to land a combination. Sanghuo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackhandler is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jackhandler dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackhandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jackhandler closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sanghuo counters by clinching up.
Sanghuo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackhandler's efforts to push away.

Sanghuo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanghuo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Jackhandler lands.
Jackhandler scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanghuo.
Jackhandler wants to clinch

and Sanghuo counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackhandler has a couple of punches blocked by Sanghuo.
A frustrated look appears on Jackhandler's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Sanghuo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackhandler dips to his left and cracks Sanghuo with an uppercut!
Sanghuo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackhandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanghuo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanghuo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanghuo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanghuo throws a lazy right hand but Jackhandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackhandler is looking to clinch.
Jackhandler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanghuo tests Jackhandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackhandler tries to clinch up.
Jackhandler wants to clinch but Sanghuo slips to the side
and Sanghuo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jackhandler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jackhandler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanghuo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanghuo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanghuo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanghuo throws a low kick, looking for Jackhandler's leg but Jackhandler calmly moves out of range.
Jackhandler doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanghuo circles away.
John Jackhandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackhandler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanghuo takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackhandler lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackhandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanghuo tries to clinch up.
Sanghuo lands a head kick. Jackhandler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Jackhandler moves into the clinch.

Sanghuo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackhandler wants to clinch up but Sanghuo keeps it at a distance.
Jackhandler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanghuo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanghuo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackhandler.
Jackhandler blocks the body kick.
Sanghuo walks into a left hand.
Jackhandler wants to clinch up but Sanghuo keeps it at a distance.
Sanghuo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackhandler manages to avoid it.
Jackhandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanghuo looks for a takedown but Jackhandler sprawls well.
Sanghuo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackhandler finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanghuo's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackhandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanghuo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackhandler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decent striking displayed by Jackhandler there.
Sanghuo tried to score with a low kick but Jackhandler checks it.
Jackhandler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanghuo's head backwards.

Jackhandler moves into the clinch.
Jackhandler scores with a hook to the body.
Jackhandler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jackhandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackhandler digs a good body shot into Sanghuo's ribs.
Jackhandler tries to clinch up.
Sanghuo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackhandler finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanghuo's head.
Jackhandler lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackhandler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanghuo's hands.
Jackhandler is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackhandler connects with a right hand. Sanghuo shakes it off.
Jackhandler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanghuo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackhandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanghuo's head.
Jackhandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackhandler doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanghuo circles away.
Sanghuo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackhandler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanghuo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackhandler tries to clinch up but Sanghuo circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackhandler punishes Sanghuo's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanghuo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackhandler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackhandler scores with a three punch combo!
Jackhandler moves in looking to clinch but Sanghuo pushes him off.

Jackhandler closes the distance and clinches.
Jackhandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanghuo.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Jackhandler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackhandler 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jackhandler!