PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Waka Flocka - Workin. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Michael Hughes enters the cage!

Jackson
vs
Hughes

187 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

Hughes gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet here but Hughes is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jackson's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hughes.
Hughes cracks Jackson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jackson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hughes is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hughes gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hughes gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hughes apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hughes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Hughes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Hughes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bruce Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Hughes.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Michael Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hughes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson stops Hughes from passing to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes working the head with strikes.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hughes is chipping away with strikes.
Hughes cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Jackson is rocked!
Hughes taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hughes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hughes scores with punches from side control.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughes on the ground.
Jackson is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hughes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hughes landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes working the ground and pound.

It looks like Bruce Jackson has been cut.
A lull in the action here.
Hughes cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hughes cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hughes lands some shots froms side control.
Hughes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hughes lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson is looking to slow Hughes down with leg kicks.
Hughes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Hughes ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Hughes swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
As Hughes backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes misses with a double jab.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hughes just manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.

Hughes forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Hughes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bruce Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Hughes.
Hughes blocking some punches.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hughes tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughes.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Hughes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michael Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson pushes Hughes away with a front kick.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hughes's calf.
Jackson is looking to slow Hughes down with leg kicks.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Hughes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
Hughes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Hughes avoided it.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson thinks about countering with a body kick.

Hughes takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Hughes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hughes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hughes's sensitive parts.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson pushes Hughes away with a front kick.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hughes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Jackson is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hughes lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson is looking to slow Hughes down with leg kicks.
Hughes swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Hughes lands.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Hughes cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jackson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hughes finish him?
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.

Hughes moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hughes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hughes shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bruce Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Hughes.
Hughes shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Jackson thows a body kick. Hughes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hughes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Hughes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hughes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hughes not doing much here.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hughes working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been informed that Hughes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hughes working Jackson over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hughes in particular looking to stall.
Hughes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hughes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Hughes in his half guard.
Michael Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Hughes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hughes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hughes.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hughes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hughes 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Hughes!
A victorious Michael Hughes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.