PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Hammersmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Devils Groove- Esham as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hammersmidt
vs
Jackson

186 cm
26
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
27
210 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Hammersmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Hammersmidt sprawls well.
Stefan Hammersmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Jackson.
Hammersmidt scores with a nice head shot.
Hammersmidt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Hammersmidt.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammersmidt throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Hammersmidt. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Hammersmidt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammersmidt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hammersmidt connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Hammersmidt throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Hammersmidt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammersmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammersmidt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammersmidt.
Hammersmidt stuffs the takedown.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hammersmidt jabs at Jackson's body.
Hammersmidt scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Jackson is rocked!
Hammersmidt goes for a small jab and connects. Now Hammersmidt goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Jackson stumbles back but Hammersmidt runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Jackson to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Jackson will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stefan Hammersmidt!