PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Channing Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Jamerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hart
vs
Jamerson

179 cm
20
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Channing Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Jamerson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamerson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jamerson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hart.
JJ Jamerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart staying out of range there.
Hart shoots for a double leg takedown but Jamerson sprawls well. He's pushed Hart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jamerson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamerson.
Jamerson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hart momentarily.
Hart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jamerson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jamerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hart moves out of range of the strikes.
Jamerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hart moves away.
Jamerson tries to clinch up.

Jamerson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Jamerson on the inside.
Hart wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Jamerson.
A shot in the inside from Jamerson.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
Hart prevents a body shot from Jamerson.
Jamerson stalling.
Jamerson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamerson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hart is trying to push Jamerson away but Jamerson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jamerson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jamerson misses with a punch to the body.
Jamerson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jamerson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamerson.
Jamerson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hart blocks a body shot from Jamerson.
Jamerson lands with a light punch inside.
Jamerson tries to work over Hart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamerson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamerson.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamerson digs a right hand underneath Hart's ribcage. Hart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Come on Jamerson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jamerson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jamerson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jamerson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hart tries to pull guard but Jamerson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hart drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Channing Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamerson tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Jamerson back against the cage.
Jamerson digs a right hand underneath Hart's ribcage. Hart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jamerson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jamerson lands with a left to the head.
Jamerson lands a shoulder strike.
Hart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jamerson pushes Hart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamerson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jamerson is leaning against Hart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jamerson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
Jamerson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamerson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jamerson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Jamerson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jamerson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hart.
Jamerson lands a left hand.
Jamerson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamerson.
Good body shot from Jamerson.
Jamerson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jamerson pushes Hart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamerson is leaning against Hart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jamerson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jamerson tries a body shot but Hart blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Jamerson as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamerson scores with a hook to the body.
Jamerson lands a shot to the body.
Jamerson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jamerson - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jamerson.
Jamerson digs a right hand into Hart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hart's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Jamerson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jamerson gets through Hart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jamerson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Jamerson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jamerson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jamerson lands with a right to the head.
Jamerson pushes Hart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Jamerson - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Jamerson.
Jamerson lands with a light punch inside.
Jamerson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jamerson as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jamerson tries to clinch up.
Jamerson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jamerson pinned against the cage. Jamerson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Jamerson moves into range and clinches up with Hart.
Jamerson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jamerson scores with a hook to the body.
Jamerson lands a body punch.
Jamerson stalling in the clinch.
Hart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jamerson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jamerson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Jamerson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamerson works on Hart's body with a couple of short punches.
Jamerson just leaning against Hart, taking a breather.
A short right from Jamerson.
Jamerson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jamerson.
Jamerson presses Hart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamerson.
Nice body punch from Jamerson.
Jamerson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jamerson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamerson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jamerson.
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jamerson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Channing Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jamerson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jamerson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamerson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Jamerson.
Jamerson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jamerson.
Jamerson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jamerson lands a nice uppercut.
Jamerson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hart or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Jamerson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jamerson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jamerson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Jamerson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamerson lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Jamerson.
Still in the clinch, Jamerson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jamerson lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jamerson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Hart is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamerson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Hart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Jamerson.
Hart being controlled against the cage.
JJ Jamerson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Jamerson.
Hart seems to have got his legs back now.
Jamerson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamerson.
Jamerson lands a shot to the body.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Jamerson on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jamerson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jamerson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jamerson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jamerson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jamerson.
Jamerson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Jamerson.
Jamerson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Jamerson on the inside.
Jamerson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head.
Jamerson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hart or not.
Jamerson misses with a body punch.
Jamerson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jamerson lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jamerson pushes Hart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamerson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jamerson scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Jamerson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Jamerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jamerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamerson moves away.
Hart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jamerson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jamerson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jamerson duly obliges.
Hart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jamerson lands a nice hook to Hart's body. Hart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hart doesn't manage to clinch there - Jamerson circles away.
Jamerson thows a body shot but no joy.
Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jamerson defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jamerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hart displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Jamerson clinches up against the cage.
Jamerson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jamerson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jamerson.
Jamerson pushes Hart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamerson has Hart pushed against the cage.
Jamerson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamerson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jamerson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamerson lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Jamerson - that landed with a thud.
Jamerson pushes Hart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamerson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jamerson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamerson lands a body shot.
Jamerson is stalling here.
Jamerson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Jamerson.
A right hook to the body lands for Jamerson.
Jamerson is working Hart over against the cage.
Jamerson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Jamerson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jamerson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Jamerson as the two fighters clinch.
Jamerson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jamerson is working Hart over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jamerson.
Jamerson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jamerson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jamerson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jamerson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hart.
A hook to the body from Jamerson.
Jamerson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jamerson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jamerson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jamerson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jamerson gets through Hart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamerson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamerson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jamerson lands a nice uppercut.
Jamerson effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart prevents a body shot from Jamerson.
A nice left hand lands by Jamerson.
Jamerson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jamerson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hart.
Jamerson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hart up against the cage.
Good body shot from Jamerson.
Nice body punch from Jamerson - that landed with a thud.
Hart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Channing Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Jamerson.
Jamerson is leaning against Hart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Jamerson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jamerson.
A short body shot lands from Jamerson as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Jamerson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jamerson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for JJ Jamerson!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for JJ Jamerson!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for JJ Jamerson!

JJ Jamerson wins by unanimous decision!