PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Langley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bamboo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bamboo Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Langley
vs
Jackson

155 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

155 cm
18
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lucas Langley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bamboo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Langley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Langley has escaped and now he's on top!

Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Langley to get to half guard.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Langley manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson is trying to control Langley's posture but Langley avoids it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Langley is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Langley circles away and we're back to standing.

Langley drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Langley defends easily.
Jackson looks gassed!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Langley is keeping the position for now.

Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Langley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Langley in his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Langley is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Langley from controlling successfully.
Langley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Langley defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Langley tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Langley won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lucas Langley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Langley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Langley swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Langley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Langley has escaped and now he's on top!

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Langley from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langley preventing the sweep.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Langley controls the pace.

Jackson is looking for a triangle here but Langley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson tries to bench press Langley off him but Langley keeps the position.
Langley wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Langley wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson wants to sweep but Langley has passed to side control!
A lull in the action here as Langley stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.

Langley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Langley stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Langley tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

Jackson working for submissions but it's allowed Langley to get to half guard.
Langley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bamboo Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Langley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Langley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Langley tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.

Jackson swings around for an armbar but Langley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.

Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Langley advances to half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Langley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Langley wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Langley has control of the leg.

Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Langley has control of the leg.
Jackson is pressing down on Langley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Langley is posturing up here but Jackson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Langley tries to roll out but it's too tight and Langley has to tap! Slick submission there by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bamboo Jackson!