PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horse Spudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, If I cant do it.. Curtis Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jackson
vs
Spudd

200 cm
21
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Horse Spudd!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spudd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jackson counters with a head kick that drops Spudd to the mat! Spudd scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Spudd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Spudd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spudd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spudd prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Spudd controlling the pace.

Spudd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Spudd is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spudd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spudd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Spudd is very close to passing his half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson misses with a body kick.

Spudd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Spudd is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is staying active underneath Spudd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Spudd tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Spudd closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Spudd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Jackson jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson has Spudd pulled in close to control his posture.

Spudd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spudd wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Spudd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Spudd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson looking to control.
Spudd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Spudd from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spudd tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Spudd postures up.
Spudd preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spudd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson fails with the takedown

and Spudd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spudd with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Jackson dominated that round.
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.

Spudd moves out of range of the strikes.

Jackson tries to sprawl but Spudd drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spudd is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spudd working the head and body with strikes.
Spudd seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Spudd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Spudd decides to return to a standing position.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Spudd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson gets caught napping as Spudd dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Spudd trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spudd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson is pulling down on Spudd's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spudd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Spudd from controlling successfully.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Horse Spudd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spudd's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spudd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Spudd keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Spudd blocks nicely.
Spudd trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Spudd is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spudd moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.

Jackson tries to sprawl but Spudd drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spudd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson gets full guard.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Jackson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spudd is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jackson.
Spudd postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson struggling a bit here.

Spudd decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
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!
Spudd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spudd is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jackson tries to sprawl but Spudd drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spudd prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horse Spudd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson tries to clinch but Spudd moves out of range.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spudd.

Spudd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson tries to roll over but Spudd keeps him under control.
Spudd is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.

Spudd escapes and gets back to his feet.

Spudd dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spudd tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Spudd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson is trying to keep Spudd in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pulls Spudd in to control the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Spudd from controlling successfully.
Spudd tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson lands a head kick!

It looks like Horse Spudd has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a one two combo.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Spudd is rocked!
Spudd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spudd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spudd slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Spudd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spudd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Spudd is very close to passing his half guard.
Spudd blocks the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here.
Spudd wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Curtis Jackson.
Spudd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson moves into the clinch.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spudd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson scores with a one two! Spudd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson stuns Spudd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson fails with the takedown

and Spudd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spudd wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Jackson!
Curtis Jackson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.