PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonjay Narumbatangalang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Jackson
vs
Narumbatangalang

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonjay Narumbatangalang!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narumbatangalang lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Narumbatangalang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narumbatangalang.
As Narumbatangalang tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Narumbatangalang manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Narumbatangalang.
Narumbatangalang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Narumbatangalang tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Narumbatangalang instigates a clinch.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Narumbatangalang is controlling the position.
Narumbatangalang slows down the pace here.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Narumbatangalang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Narumbatangalang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Narumbatangalang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narumbatangalang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Narumbatangalang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson tries to circle away but Narumbatangalang has him pinned against the cage.
Narumbatangalang avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to drag Narumbatangalang to the mat but Narumbatangalang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narumbatangalang tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Narumbatangalang up against the cage.
Narumbatangalang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Narumbatangalang keeps him there for the moment.
Narumbatangalang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Eric Jackson has been cut.
Narumbatangalang stalls.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narumbatangalang tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narumbatangalang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Narumbatangalang lands a nice knee to the body.
Narumbatangalang is pushing Jackson 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 wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Narumbatangalang.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Narumbatangalang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Narumbatangalang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Narumbatangalang landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Narumbatangalang.
Narumbatangalang cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Narumbatangalang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Narumbatangalang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Narumbatangalang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Narumbatangalang has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Narumbatangalang receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A right hand to the body from Narumbatangalang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Narumbatangalang - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narumbatangalang stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Narumbatangalang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Narumbatangalang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonjay Narumbatangalang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Jackson's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Narumbatangalang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Narumbatangalang throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Narumbatangalang manages to circle out of the way.
Narumbatangalang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Narumbatangalang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Narumbatangalang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narumbatangalang.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson defending well as Narumbatangalang loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Narumbatangalang.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Narumbatangalang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Narumbatangalang.
A head kick from Narumbatangalang lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Narumbatangalang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Narumbatangalang sprawls and moves away.
Jackson throws a low kick but Narumbatangalang moves out of range easily.
Narumbatangalang looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Narumbatangalang throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Narumbatangalang jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Narumbatangalang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Narumbatangalang defends it nicely.
Narumbatangalang thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sonjay Narumbatangalang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Narumbatangalang Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Jackson is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sonjay Narumbatangalang!