PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jackson (ranked 3776 p4p, 205 weight class) and Bill Bungalow (ranked 4225 p4p, 219 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bobby Shmurda - Hot N*gga. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Bungalow

175 cm
27
139 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

170 cm
25
137 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Urban Fighter

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Bungalow!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Bungalow seems unphased.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bungalow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bungalow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bungalow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bungalow.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Bungalow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bungalow working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bungalow working some strikes from top position.
Bungalow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Bungalow is having none of it.
Bungalow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bungalow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bungalow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bungalow landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungalow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bungalow distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Bungalow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bungalow connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bungalow with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Curtis Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Bungalow circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Bungalow changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Bungalow feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungalow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bungalow.
Bungalow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bungalow slips a jab from Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bungalow! But no joy.
Bungalow walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that Bungalow ducks under and follows up with a left that Bungalow also avoids with ease.
Bungalow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson feints a jab promting Bungalow to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bungalow slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bungalow misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bungalow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Bungalow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bungalow slips a straight right by Jackson.
Bungalow with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Curtis Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a hook but Bungalow blocks it.
Jackson scores with a one two! Bungalow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
A jab lands there for Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bungalow.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Bungalow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bungalow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bungalow walks into a left hand.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Bungalow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson misses with a looping left.
Bungalow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson misses with a combination

and Bungalow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Bungalow chips away with some ground and pound.
Bungalow lands a couple of digs.
Bungalow throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Bungalow postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bungalow can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungalow throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bungalow's guard. Nice move by Jackson!

Bungalow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bungalow's guard.
Bungalow wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Bungalow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bungalow, up you get!
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bungalow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Bungalow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson misses with the combination.

That's two 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.
Bungalow defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bungalow drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Bungalow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson cracks Bungalow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bungalow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungalow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bungalow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bungalow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bungalow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Bungalow is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bungalow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Bungalow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bungalow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bungalow should have avoided that one.
Curtis Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right hand that Bungalow ducks under and follows up with a left that Bungalow also avoids with ease.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Bungalow backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bungalow drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bungalow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson misses with a combination

and Bungalow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bungalow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Jackson dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bungalow counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Bungalow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bungalow postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Bungalow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Bungalow cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Bungalow works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Bungalow throws a big right hand that misses.
Bungalow chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Bungalow slips an elbow through the middle.
Bungalow is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bungalow on the ground.
Bungalow cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bungalow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bungalow stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungalow stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bungalow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Bungalow slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Bungalow tries to pass.
Bungalow with a nice head shot there.
Bungalow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Bungalow isn't so interested in that idea.
Bungalow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bungalow is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bungalow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bungalow cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Bungalow is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bungalow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bill Bungalow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungalow throwing strikes but missing.
Bungalow distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bungalow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bungalow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bill Bungalow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bungalow works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Bungalow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson wants to stand but Bungalow is controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Bungalow moved out of range.
Bungalow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Bungalow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bungalow counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.

Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bungalow has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Bungalow breaks from the clinch.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Bungalow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bungalow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bungalow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson throws a low kick but Bungalow moves out of range easily.
Bungalow throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Curtis Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
A little jabbing left from Bungalow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bungalow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Bungalow is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Bungalow's body. Bungalow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Curtis Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.