PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Han Denderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Sabbath - Children of the Sea. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Denderson
vs
Jackson

180 cm
27
185 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

187 cm
27
180 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Han Denderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denderson tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Denderson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Han Denderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denderson slips under a jab.
Denderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Denderson looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Denderson drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Denderson in close.

Denderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Denderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denderson postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Denderson postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
We've been hearing that Denderson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denderson pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Denderson winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Denderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Denderson slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Denderson lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denderson drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.

Denderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Denderson with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denderson postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Jackson looking to control but Denderson passes into half guard.
Denderson working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denderson slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Denderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Denderson wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denderson.
Denderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denderson.
Denderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Denderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to roll over but Denderson keeps him under control.
Denderson drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Denderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Denderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Denderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Denderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Denderson working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Denderson there.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Denderson in his half guard.
Denderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Denderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Denderson is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denderson.
Jackson wants to control but Denderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Denderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Denderson dominated that round.
That's time! Denderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Denderson misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Denderson blocks the body kick.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denderson.
Denderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denderson throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson slips under a jab from Denderson.
Denderson throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Denderson in his tracks.

Denderson is rocked!
Jackson throws a monster overhand right that drops Denderson! Jackson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Michael Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.