PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN. Hammerfist has chosen 2 legit 2 quit - MC Hammer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 MC Hammerfist was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jackson
vs
Hammerfist

179 cm
34
217 lbs
24 - 12 - 2

179 cm
31
206 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammerfist throws a lazy body kick

and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Hammerfist looking to stall.
Hammerfist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hammerfist trying to land knees to the body.
Hammerfist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Hammerfist has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Hammerfist misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammerfist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hammerfist lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hammerfist is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Hammerfist not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson 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.
Hammerfist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Hammerfist is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hammerfist.
Hammerfist wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammerfist trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Hammerfist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hammerfist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hammerfist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammerfist controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammerfist avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Hammerfist needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Apollo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerfist throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammerfist manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Hammerfist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Hammerfist down.
Jackson tries to clinch

and Hammerfist counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammerfist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson wants to control but Hammerfist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hammerfist prevents Jackson from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hammerfist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Hammerfist dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hammerfist counter with a right hand.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hammerfist throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammerfist thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Hammerfist avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson jabs Hammerfist right on the nose. Hammerfist blinks but takes it well.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Hammerfist moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Hammerfist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hammerfist misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson is looking to wear down Hammerfist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Hammerfist lands with a good body shot.
Hammerfist scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Hammerfist blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Hammerfist avoids it.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Nelson Fight Camp inform me that Hammerfist has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammerfist defends well.
Hammerfist preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammerfist defends well.
Hammerfist wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Hammerfist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammerfist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jackson is tightening it up a little... Hammerfist has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hammerfist reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hammerfist taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Apollo Jackson!
An out of breath Apollo Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.