PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 1453 p4p, 1528 weight class) and Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 194 p4p, 211 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Come As You Are - Nirvana. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Smash Machine

185 cm
40
212
37 - 26 - 0

194 cm
29
218
15 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smash Machine misses the target.
A jab lands there for Smash Machine.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.

Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson prevents Smash Machine from escaping the position.
Smash Machine regains half guard, as Jackson was trying to land strikes.
Smash Machine wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smash Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Smash Machine defends it.
Smash Machine tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Smash Machine dodges it nicely.
Jackson throwing shots but Smash Machine is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smash Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Smash Machine won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash Machine is trying to stand.

Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Smash Machine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Smash Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.

Smash Machine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Smash Machine tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smash Machine.

Smash Machine closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Smash Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Smash Machine, against the cage.
Smash Machine working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Smash Machine is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smash Machine down to the mat. Smash Machine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smash Machine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Smash Machine looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.

Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Smash Machine's guard.

Smash Machine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Smash Machine does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine misses the shot to the body.
Smash Machine connects with a leg kick.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smash Machine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson moves out of range as Smash Machine strikes.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.

Smash Machine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smash Machine is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jackson dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Luther Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smash Machine throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.

It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Smash Machine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smash Machine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine misses with a double jab.
Smash Machine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smash Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Smash Machine. Smash Machine maintains the clinch.
Smash Machine lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Smash Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Smash Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine landing knees to the head.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smash Machine after a bit of a struggle.
Smash Machine scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Smash Machine connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Jackson goes down! Smash Machine jumps into full mount looking to finish!

Jackson is rocked!

Luther Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Smash Machine is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smash Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smash Machine shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jackson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Smash Machine sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jackson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clinch King Smash Machine!
Clinch King Smash Machine really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Un-Kaged Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.