PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Jackson (ranked 5928 p4p, 578 weight class) and Carter Mann (ranked 4863 p4p, 513 weight class). Joshua Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
Mann

185 cm
30
198 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

185 cm
26
190 lbs
7 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Urban Fighter

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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Carter Mann!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Mann misses.
Mann slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Mann's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mann looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mann takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Mann swinging wildly here.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mann dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Mann.
Mann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Mann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mann dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Mann unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mann dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Mann misses with the combination.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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 scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mann works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Mann looks winded!
Mann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Mann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Carter Mann has been cut.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Mann's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Mann lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson jabs Mann right on the nose. Mann blinks but takes it well.
Mann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands the left hand.

Mann is rocked!
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Mann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Mann scores with a hook.
Mann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Carter Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Mann slips under a jab from Jackson.
Mann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Mann is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mann misses with a straight right.

Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Mann down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Mann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mann is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mann out cold! Mann corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joshua Jackson!