PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Jackiewicz (ranked 2350 p4p, 113 weight class) and Paul Hewitt (ranked 1546 p4p, 73 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Jackiewicz
vs
Hewitt

176 cm
29
141 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

166 cm
31
142 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafal Jackiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hewitt is just out of range.
Hewitt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackiewicz darts in trying to clinch
and Hewitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackiewicz scores with a hook to the body. Hewitt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hewitt throws a looping overhand right but Jackiewicz ducks down to avoid it.
Hewitt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackiewicz lands a nice shot that snaps Hewitt's head back.
Hewitt misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Jackiewicz clinches up against the cage.

Hewitt breaks from the clinch.
Jackiewicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Hewitt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackiewicz doesn't manage to clinch there - Hewitt circles away.
Hewitt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Jackiewicz moves into range and clinches up with Hewitt.
Hewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hewitt blocks an elbow strike from Jackiewicz.
Jackiewicz controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackiewicz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackiewicz stalling.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackiewicz obliges.
Jackiewicz working aggressively here.
Hewitt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackiewicz or not.
Jackiewicz takes a shot to the head.
Hewitt wants to break free but Jackiewicz has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackiewicz.
Hewitt dodges an elbow strike from Jackiewicz.
Jackiewicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hewitt is defending well for now.
Hewitt misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hewitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hewitt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackiewicz's elbow.
Jackiewicz trying to control the position but instead, Hewitt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackiewicz into the cage.
Hewitt lands a right hand.
Jackiewicz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hewitt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackiewicz prevents a body shot from Hewitt.
I was talking to Jackiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hewitt backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hewitt fails to land.
Jackiewicz stalling in the clinch but Hewitt improves position.
Jackiewicz misses with some punches.
Hewitt tries to work over Jackiewicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackiewicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackiewicz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hewitt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hewitt.
Jackiewicz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hewitt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hewitt.
Hewitt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hewitt stalling in the clinch.
Hewitt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jackiewiczs head.
Jackiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackiewicz stalling in the clinch.
Hewitt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hewitt.
Jackiewicz digs a right hand underneath Hewitt's ribcage. Hewitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackiewicz trying to stall but Hewitt improves his position.
Hewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Hewitt.
Hewitt working hard to break the clinch.
Jackiewicz misses with an elbow strike.
Hewitt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackiewicz backwards.
Hewitt digs a right hand underneath Jackiewicz's ribcage. Jackiewicz let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackiewicz backwards.
Jackiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hewitt backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hewitt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hewitt blocks an uppercut.
Hewitt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackiewicz.
Hewitt lands with a left to the head.
Jackiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hewitt.
Hewitt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hewitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackiewicz misses with the head strike.
Hewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hewitt blocking some punches.
Hewitt pushes Jackiewicz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hewitt is leaning against Jackiewicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackiewicz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hewitt.
Hewitt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackiewicz backwards.

Jackiewicz is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hewitt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackiewicz misses with a hook to the body
and Hewitt counters with a right hand to the body.
Hewitt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackiewicz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackiewicz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Jackiewicz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hewitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackiewicz seems to have got his legs back now.
Hewitt lands a right hook to the body.
Jackiewicz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackiewicz tries to clinch but Hewitt moves out of range.
Hewitt throws a counter combo.
Hewitt throws a right hand that Jackiewicz ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackiewicz also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackiewicz in his tracks.
Hewitt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hewitt cracks Jackiewicz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hewitt takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt jabs Jackiewicz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackiewicz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackiewicz moves to clinch but Hewitt breaks away
and Hewitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hewitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hewitt lands a head shot.
Jackiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hewitt.
Jackiewicz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hewitt manages to circle out of the way.
Rafal Jackiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackiewicz is looking to clinch.
Hewitt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rafal Jackiewicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hewitt connects with a crisp jab.
Jackiewicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackiewicz defending well as Hewitt loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz doesn't manage to clinch there - Hewitt circles away.
Jackiewicz tries to clinch up.
Jackiewicz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackiewicz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hewitt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackiewicz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hewitt walks into a stiff left hand from Jackiewicz.
Hewitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackiewicz.
Jackiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hewitt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackiewicz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt lands with an overhand left.
Hewitt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paul Hewitt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackiewicz looks to land a left hand but Hewitt moved out of range nicely.
Hewitt with a nice cross.
Jackiewicz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hewitt counters with a three punch combo that has Jackiewicz backing up. Jackiewicz nods at Hewitt to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackiewicz moves to clinch but Hewitt breaks away
and Hewitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt thuds a left hand into Jackiewicz's body.
Hewitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackiewicz moves away.
Jackiewicz doesn't manage to clinch there - Hewitt circles away.
Jackiewicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hewitt. Hewitt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackiewicz scores with the left hand. Hewitt knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackiewicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackiewicz wants to clinch up but Hewitt keeps it at a distance.
Jackiewicz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackiewicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackiewicz misses with a series of wild punches.
Hewitt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackiewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Hewitt.
Hewitt throws out a counter right but Jackiewicz avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hewitt 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!

Jackiewicz takes a swing at Hewitt's ribcage but misses.
Jackiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hewitt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hewitt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackiewicz misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Hewitt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackiewicz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hewitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackiewicz.
Hewitt jabs Jackiewicz right on the nose. Jackiewicz blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackiewicz.
It seemed like Hewitt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackiewicz wants to clinch but Hewitt slips to the side
and Hewitt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hewitt works Jackiewicz's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackiewicz tries to clinch but Hewitt moves out of range.
Jackiewicz looks to clinch
and Hewitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hewitt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackiewicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hewitt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackiewicz with a body shot.
Jackiewicz throws out a powerful jab.
Jackiewicz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hewitt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackiewicz scrambles back to his feet.
Jackiewicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hewitt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackiewicz throws a hook to the side of Hewitt's head but Hewitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackiewicz throws a combination that misses
and Jackiewicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Jackiewicz has managed to clinch.
Jackiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Hewitt controls the action.
Hewitt has Jackiewicz pushed against the cage.
Hewitt lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hewitt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hewitt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Hewitt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Hewitt does no damage.
Jackiewicz walks into a straight right hand from Hewitt.
Jackiewicz tries to clinch there but Hewitt circles away.
Hewitt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackiewicz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hewitt momentarily.
Hewitt lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jackiewicz falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hewitt dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hewitt!