PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry The Hatchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry The Hatchett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
The Hatchett

186 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S
Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry The Hatchett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Jackson is working for a guillotine from mount but The Hatchett frees his head quite easily.

Jackson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Jackson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force The Hatchett to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so The Hatchett shrugs it off.
The Hatchett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

The Hatchett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Hatchett on the ground.
The Hatchett is working to get back to half guard.

Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. The Hatchett can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Jackson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Hatchett as he avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and The Hatchett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

The Hatchett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Hatchett circles away from the clinch attempt.

The Hatchett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The Hatchett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Hatchett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.

The Hatchett is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Hatchett pulls his head out easily.

The Hatchett is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
The Hatchett is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as The Hatchett sits in half guard.

The Hatchett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

The Hatchett 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 The Hatchett.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.

The Hatchett is looking for a kimura here.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.

Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Hatchett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing The Hatchett from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Hatchett wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry The Hatchett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

The Hatchett closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. The Hatchett pushes Jackson against the ropes but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Hatchett sprawls well. The Hatchett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson motions for The Hatchett to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Hatchett pinned against the ropes. The Hatchett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Hatchett.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hatchett shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Hatchett avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Hatchett circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for The Hatchett on that attempt.

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jackson swings around for an armbar but The Hatchett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Jackson working for a triangle but The Hatchett defends it easily.

Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed The Hatchett to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Hatchett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
The Hatchett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

The Hatchett is working for a submission of some sort.

The Hatchett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Hatchett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead The Hatchett has taken his back - oops!
Jackson rolls, trying to escape but The Hatchett keeps control of the position.

The Hatchett has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jackson! Can he survive? No! He's out! The Hatchett gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry The Hatchett!
After the big win, Harry The Hatchett made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kobra Clothing Inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.