PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JaSean Jackson (ranked 4355 p4p, 4366 weight class) and Sheldon Hammer (ranked 190 p4p, 191 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Hammer

200 cm
25
272
0 - 0 - 0

215 cm
25
274
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JaSean Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheldon Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hammer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

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

Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a leg kick

and Hammer counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Hammer into the ropes.
Hammer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Hammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.

Hammer rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Hammer jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Hammer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammer pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammer trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JaSean Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hammer pushes Jackson up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammer looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammer prevents it.
Hammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.

Hammer clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Hammer gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the ropes.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Hammer gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the ropes.
Hammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes.
Hammer has Jackson pressed against the ropes, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson wants to break free but Hammer has control.
Hammer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.

Hammer manages to pull guard.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheldon Hammer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.

Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Hammer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hammer manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JaSean Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.

Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer is defending well against a takedown attempt.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat.
Hammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Hammer tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
JaSean Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Hammer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Hammer shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Hammer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hammer throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Hammer stuffs the takedown.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
JaSean Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Hammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Hammer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that JaSean Jackson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Hammer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Hammer ends up having to push Jackson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Hammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JaSean Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Hammer dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Hammer's head and hops out.
Hammer shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammer checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Hammer against the ropes but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Hammer instigates a clinch.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Hammer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Hammer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hammer breaks the clinch.
Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Hammer gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the ropes.

Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammer avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Hammer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Jackson sets himself, and Hammer steps forward looking for the clinch! Jackson avoids it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hammer counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hammer successfully pulls guard.

Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hammer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hammer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hammer!

Hammer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Hammer takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheldon Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheldon Hammer!