PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Mitchell Hobson (ranked 1951 p4p, 249 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 3366 p4p, 376 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Sabbath - Children of the Sea. Michael Jackson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hobson
vs
Jackson

185 cm
33
185 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

187 cm
31
180 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitchell Hobson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hobson throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hobson.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hobson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hobson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHobson.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hobson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Hobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.

Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hobson is having none of it.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hobson ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hobson. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hobson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Hobson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hobson's head.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Hobson tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hobson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson slips under a jab from Hobson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Hobson moves out of range.
Hobson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.

Jackson instigates a clinch.

Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Hobson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hobson tries to avoid it.

Jackson clinches.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the ropes.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jackson rushes Hobson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.

Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hobson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the ropes. Hobson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut.
Hobson throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson clinches up against the ropes.
Hobson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hobson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Hobson back into the ropes.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Hobson working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Jackson prevents Hobson from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hobson is keeping busy.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Hobson.
Hobson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Hobson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.

Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hobson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Jackson is trying to stall.

Hobson breaks the clinch.
Hobson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hobson's head.

Jackson clinches.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Hobson against the ropes.
Hobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Hobson tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.

Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Hobson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Hobson gets tackled into the ropes by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hobson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.

Hobson breaks the clinch.

Hobson gets tackled into the ropes by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Hobson is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.

Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hobson.
Jackson closes the distance but Hobson moves to the side
and Hobson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Hobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Hobson keeps it at a distance.

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson.

Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Hobson throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hobson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hobson circles away.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Hobson working hard to break the clinch.
Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hobson wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson keeps control of Hobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson gets through Hobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson takes one on the button.

Hobson gets tackled into the ropes by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson gets through Hobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.

Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.

Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jackson darts in and clinches Hobson up against the ropes.
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Michael Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hobson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobson throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Hobson against the ropes.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Hobson breaks from the clinch.

Jackson pushes Hobson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.

Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hobson circles away.
Jackson swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hobson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mitchell Hobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Hobson off balance momentarily.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson is working Hobson over against the ropes.

Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.

Jackson forces Hobson back against the ropes and clinches.
Jackson lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Jackson is working Hobson over against the ropes.
Hobson tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.
Jackson keeps control of Hobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Hobson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Hobson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson pushes Hobson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hobson.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.

Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson keeps control of Hobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Hobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson gets through Hobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Hobson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Hobson can't break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hobson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson wants to break free but Jackson has control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson misses with the combination.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Hobson avoids it with no problem.
Hobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Hobson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson moves to clinch but Hobson breaks away
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Hobson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Hobson's head back.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hobson is having none of it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Hobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.

Hobson manages to break the clinch.

Jackson rushes Hobson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hobson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.

Hobson is rocked!
Hobson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Oh Hobson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Hobson crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Hobson face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Jackson takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Michael Jackson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.