PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maddox Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Hughes
vs
Jackson

155 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Brute

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Maddox Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Hughes avoids them all with ease.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maddox Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hughes tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hughes misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Paul Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Hughes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hughes doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hughes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson sizes up Hughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hughes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hughes. Hughes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Hughes's defenses.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Hughes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson jabs at Hughes's body.
Jackson jabs at Hughes's body.
Jackson works over Hughes's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hughes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hughes at a distance.
Hughes tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hughes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hughes rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Hughes's ribs.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hughes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson digs a good hook to Hughes's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson works Hughes's body with a nice hook.
Jackson lands a jab to Hughes's midsection.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hughes back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Hughes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Hughes's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Hughes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
Hughes tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maddox Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson lands a jab to Hughes's midsection.
Jackson throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson cracks Hughes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Jackson 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hughes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Hughes's belly button to the back.
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hughes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hughes in his tracks.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Hughes's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Hughes's ribs.
Jackson lands with a hook. Hughes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hughes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hughes's head backwards.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Hughes's head back.
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hughes eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hughes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Hughes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paul Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Hughes.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maddox Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Hughes wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Paul Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hughes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hughes scrambles back to his feet.
Maddox Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Jackson!