PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between August Jeaux (ranked 5148 p4p, 4374 weight class) and FullOf Hiddens (ranked 497 p4p, 438 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as FullOf Hiddens enters the cage!

Jeaux
vs
Hiddens

180 cm
18
155
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
160
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, August Jeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, FullOf Hiddens!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiddens fails with the takedown.
Hiddens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Jeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeaux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Jeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hiddens moves in looking to clinch but Jeaux pushes him off.
Jeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
Hiddens misses with a hook. Jeaux ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Hiddens.
Jeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens throws a lazy right hand but Jeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiddens throws out the jab.
Hiddens throws a lazy uppercut
and Jeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiddens.
Hiddens scores with a nice head shot.
Hiddens tries to clinch but Jeaux moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeaux throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Jeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Hiddens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hiddens missing with a left hand there. Jeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Jeaux connects with a body shot.
Hiddens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hiddens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiddens throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeaux.
Jeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hiddens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hiddens duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jeaux gets caught napping as Hiddens dives in and scores a takedown. Jeaux manages to retain guard.
Hiddens controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeaux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jeaux tries to get out of the position.
Hiddens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiddens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens is looking to work some ground and pound but Jeaux has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hiddens advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeaux seems a little lost for a moment, as Hiddens dominates the positioning.
Hiddens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Hiddens tries for a kimura but Jeaux is defending well.
Hiddens is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jeaux's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jeaux is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hiddens, as that shot connected.
Jeaux staying out of range there.
Jeaux avoids the body shot from Hiddens.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeaux.
Hiddens loads up on a big right hand but Jeaux slips the punch.
August Jeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiddens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeaux.
Hiddens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeaux missing with a left hand there. Hiddens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeaux lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Hiddens throws a jab when Jeaux was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hiddens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jeaux at a distance.
Jeaux throws a good cross that connects.
Jeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiddens.
Jeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiddens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiddens. Jeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hiddens needs to keep his hands up - Jeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Jeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiddens.
Hiddens lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiddens lands a body shot.
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!
Hiddens slips a straight right by Jeaux.
Jeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Jeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeaux.
Good exchange - Jeaux coming out on top.
Hiddens swings for the body but Jeaux moves out of range.
Jeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
Hiddens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hiddens scores with a jab. Jeaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiddens misses with a takedown attempt - Jeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hiddens throws a combination that misses
and Jeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Hiddens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeaux.
Jeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hiddens counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeaux blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hiddens does no damage.
A jab lands there for Hiddens.
Jeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiddens.
Jeaux swings for the body but Hiddens moves out of range.
Hiddens walks into a stiff left hand from Jeaux.
Hiddens throws a looping overhand right but Jeaux ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hiddens misses with a right hand
and Jeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiddens misses with a looping right.
Hiddens misses with a wild body shot.
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeaux moves away.
Jeaux misses with a straight right.
Hiddens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jeaux.
Hiddens cracks Jeaux with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Jeaux.
Jeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeaux throws a hook but Hiddens avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens misses with a wild body shot.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiddens misses the jab.
It looked like Jeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeaux ducks under a wild hook from Hiddens.
A little feinted left hand from Jeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiddens.
Jeaux ducks under a wild hook from Hiddens.
Jeaux looks to land a right hand but Hiddens moved out of range.
Hiddens throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeaux cracks Hiddens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeaux manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hiddens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiddens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiddens tries to clinch but Jeaux is having none of it.
Jeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
Jab from Hiddens.
Jeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiddens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hiddens.
Jeaux lands with a right hand.
Jeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiddens throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeaux dips to his left and cracks Hiddens with an uppercut!
Hiddens throws a nice looking combination but Jeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jeaux stuns Hiddens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hiddens blocks a jab.
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jeaux.
Jeaux misses with a looping left.
Hiddens throws out a counter right but Jeaux avoids it with no problem.
Hiddens lands with a right hand.
Hiddens moves to clinch but Jeaux breaks away
enabling Jeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiddens misses with a body shot.
Jeaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiddens misses the shot to the body.
Jeaux throws out a loose jab but Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hiddens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jeaux moves away from the strike by Hiddens.
Hiddens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hiddens duly obliges.
Jeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hiddens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hiddens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiddens throws a lazy right hand but Jeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiddens lands a nice looking body shot.
Hiddens is looking to clinch.
Jeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jeaux throws the left hand but Hiddens avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Jeaux lands with a good body shot.
Jeaux needs to keep his hands up - Hiddens had a free shot at his head there.
Hiddens cracks Jeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hiddens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Jeaux misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Hiddens closes the distance and clinches.
Jeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeaux tries to throw a body punch but Hiddens avoids it by throwing Jeaux back against the cage.
Hiddens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeaux misses with the head strike.

Hiddens manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hiddens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiddens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiddens scores with a leg kick.
Hiddens just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Jeaux slips under a jab.
Hiddens throws a series of punches but Jeaux avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Hiddens misses.
FullOf Hiddens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeaux tries to move into range but Hiddens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jeaux throws a shot from downtown. Hiddens moves away and avoids it.
Hiddens takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeaux moves away.
Jeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hiddens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hiddens slips a straight right by Jeaux.
Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeaux.
Hiddens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hiddens throws a body punch but Jeaux moves out of range.
Hiddens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiddens throws a looping overhand right but Jeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Jeaux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeaux ducks under a wild hook from Hiddens.
Jeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hiddens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jeaux.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeaux gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiddens moves away from the strike by Jeaux.
Jeaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jeaux lunges at Hiddens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hiddens's hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hiddens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut.
Jeaux throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Hiddens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
August Jeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hiddens's hands.
Jeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Jeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jeaux.
Jeaux is looking to counter punch.

Hiddens takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeaux throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiddens.
Jeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Hiddens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jeaux.

And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hiddens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!
August Jeaux was interviewed post fight and said 'I think, Pops from Friday said it best. “You win some, you lose some..but you LIVE to fight another day. I’ll keep fighting! '.