PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Matthews
vs
Jackson

195 cm
32
263 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

215 cm
36
265 lbs
25 - 16 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry)

Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry)
Soul Supremacy Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matthews to the ground. Jackson is now in Matthews's guard.
Jackson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy - UK. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jackson prevents Matthews from getting back to his feet.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson passes Matthews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Matthews won't allow it.

Matthews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Matthews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matthews is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matthews is trying to stand.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Matthews gets a takedown into half guard.

Jackson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Jackson can't get the takedown.

Matthews jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Matthews controlling the position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Jackson postures up in Matthews's guard and throws a big left but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Matthews manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Max Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matthews goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.

Matthews closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Matthews from advancing position.
Matthews keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Matthews seems to be looking for submissions.

Matthews is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Matthews wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Matthews looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matthews is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matthews misses with a head shot. Jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Matthews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Max Matthews will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matthews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Matthews has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jackson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.

Matthews gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matthews trying to control the position here.
Jackson postures up in Matthews's guard and throws a big left but Matthews blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Matthews not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matthews has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson won't allow Matthews to get back to his feet.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Matthews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matthews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Matthews wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Matthews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matthews looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Matthews uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Matthews!

Max Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matthews seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matthews prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Matthews throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.

Matthews seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Matthews there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Matthews is just content to waste time from the top position. Jackson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Matthews will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Matthews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Matthews is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matthews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Matthews's head coaches at Soul Supremacy - UK that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthews defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Matthews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matthews moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Matthews tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Max Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.

Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matthews to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matthews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matthews pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matthews trying to control from Jackson's half guard. Jackson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matthews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matthews throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Matthews is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Shawn Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews regains half guard, as Jackson was trying to land strikes.
Jackson throws a strike but Matthews avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jackson throws a strike but Matthews rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Max Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews is looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Matthews uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Matthews!

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matthews is aware though and is defending well.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matthews, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Matthews!
Max Matthews thanked the fans post fight for their support.