PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jackson (ranked 2584 p4p, 140 weight class) and Ichiro Suzuki (ranked 2466 p4p, 134 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Bobby Shmurda - Hot N*gga. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jackson
vs
Suzuki

175 cm
29
146 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

175 cm
28
145 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Threads of HARDCORE
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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ichiro Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suzuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suzuki somewhat.
Suzuki with a poor takedown
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.

Suzuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is not content to let Suzuki control the position.

Suzuki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Suzuki with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Curtis Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suzuki on the side of the head.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suzuki under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Suzuki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suzuki's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Suzuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Suzuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suzuki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Suzuki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curtis Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Suzuki moved out of range.
Suzuki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Donk. Jackson catches Suzuki right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suzuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Suzuki moved out of range nicely.
Suzuki throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suzuki at a distance.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand

and Suzuki counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suzuki throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Suzuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suzuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson stalks Suzuki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suzuki's face. Suzuki staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson sizes up Suzuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Jackson.
Suzuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suzuki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Suzuki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Suzuki throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Suzuki with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson tries to bum rush Suzuki with a series of wild strikes but Suzuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suzuki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suzuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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.

Suzuki tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Suzuki misses
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Suzuki avoids them all with ease.
Suzuki has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Suzuki dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Suzuki has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Curtis Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Suzuki avoids them all with ease.
Curtis Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Suzuki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Suzuki with that takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
And Suzuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Suzuki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzuki moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson throws a combination that misses

and Suzuki counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.

Jackson kicks Suzuki off and gets to his feet.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suzuki in his tracks.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Suzuki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Suzuki fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Suzuki moves out of range.
Jackson stalks Suzuki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suzuki's face. Suzuki staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Suzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Suzuki backing up. Suzuki nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Suzuki's ribs.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Jackson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Suzuki moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suzuki doesn't seem bothered though.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Suzuki. Suzuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Suzuki shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suzuki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Curtis Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Suzuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suzuki somewhat.
Suzuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Suzuki's body.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suzuki can do to turn this around?
Suzuki with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Suzuki will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suzuki is defended easily by Jackson.
Suzuki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Curtis Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suzuki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Suzuki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Suzuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suzuki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suzuki on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Suzuki back into the cage.
Suzuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Suzuki shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Suzuki is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands the left hand.
Suzuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Suzuki crashing down! Suzuki tries to stagger back to his feet but Jackson just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Suzuki asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Jackson!
After winning the bout, Curtis Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.