PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Advent Bangun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilo Jackson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bangun
vs
Jackson

172 cm
19
154 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Advent Bangun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kilo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangun swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Bangun. Bangun maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bangun.
Bangun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Bangun can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Advent Bangun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangun takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bangun.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bangun wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Bangun wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banguns head.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Bangun has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangun shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bangun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bangun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bangun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bangun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bangun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Kilo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bangun should have avoided that one.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Jackson.
Bangun seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kilo Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Bangun's ribs.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangun manages to avoid it.
Bangun seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body punch from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bangun has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bangun fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Bangun.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Bangun backpedaling.
Bangun closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Bangun pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Bangun backs away looking to recover.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Bangun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo 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.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Bangun back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bangun backwards.
Kilo Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bangun working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Bangun has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bangun or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Bangun tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangun tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Advent Bangun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson pushes Bangun back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson prevents Bangun from breaking the clinch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bangun is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bangun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Bangun letting Jackson take a breather here.
Bangun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Bangun's takedown attempt.
Bangun prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Bangun is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Bangun avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bangun up against the cage.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Jackson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kilo Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Bangun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bangun.
Bangun closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Bangun pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Bangun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bangun looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson has Bangun pressed against the cage, preventing Bangun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bangun's elbow.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bangun or not.
Bangun has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bangun is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Bangun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bangun has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kilo Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson stuns Bangun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bangun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bangun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bangun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bangun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bangun backwards.
Jackson cracks Bangun with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Bangun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson stalling.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Bangun's ribcage. Bangun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banguns head.
Jackson is working Bangun over against the cage.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bangun is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Advent Bangun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bangun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bangun backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bangun backwards.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Bangun tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bangun is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Bangun's ribcage. Bangun let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pushing Bangun up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bangun tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Bangun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson stalling the fight.

Bangun is trying to trip Jackson. He has hold of a leg but Jackson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bangun persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Bangun is controlling the position.
Jackson is looking to sweep but instead, Bangun has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kilo Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bangun throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bangun tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bangun. Bangun gets slowly back to his feet.
Advent Bangun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilo Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No joy there for Bangun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.

Jackson pushes Bangun up against the cage in a clinch.
Bangun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kilo Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilo Jackson!