PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Bonucci (ranked 4504 p4p, 5540 weight class) and Abraham Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abraham Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bonucci
vs
Jackson

186 cm
25
185
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
185
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Bonucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abraham Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in but Bonucci avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonucci, which made it look bad.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Bonucci pushes him off.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson wants to control but Bonucci is keeping him busy.
Bonucci struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonucci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonucci tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
You can see the frustration on Bonucci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bonucci trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jackson is looking to control Bonucci but Bonucci is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Jackson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bonucci is defending well though. Jackson let's go of the attempt for now.
Bonucci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonucci is trying to get back to full guard.
Bonucci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bonucci tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonucci moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bonucci is controlling Jackson 's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonucci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonucci's head.
Bonucci wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bonucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonucci, not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bonucci stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson . Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mario Bonucci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Jackson .
Bonucci misses with a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Jackson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonucci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bonucci has managed to clinch.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonucci avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonucci has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Bonucci prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Bonucci has him pressed against the cage.

Bonucci breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonucci looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bonucci looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Bonucci drives through and ends up in Jackson 's guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bonucci manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Bonucci dominated that 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.

Bonucci clinches up against the cage.

Bonucci pulls Jackson into guard.
Bonucci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bonucci has control of Jackson 's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Jackson won't allow Bonucci to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonucci will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonucci trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Bonucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bonucci trying to control the position here.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mario Bonucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bonucci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonucci defends it nicely.
Bonucci feinted with a counter takedown.

Bonucci looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Bonucci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Bonucci eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is staying active underneath Bonucci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson kicks off Bonucci and gets to his feet.
Bonucci throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson swinging wildly here.

Bonucci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bonucci stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bonucci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bonucci jumps into guard, dragging Jackson to the mat.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonucci is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Tran MMA Gym inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonucci has wrist control.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonucci has wrist control.
Bonucci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bonucci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonucci looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Bonucci dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bonucci gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bonucci there.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Bonucci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mario Bonucci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonucci thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Bonucci working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonucci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson is staying active underneath Bonucci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonucci working Jackson over with strikes.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Bonucci is very close to passing his half guard.
Bonucci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bonucci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Bonucci is going to stand back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bonucci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson misses with a double jab.

Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bonucci tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Bonucci's guard.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonucci managing to control the position.

Bonucci has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jackson doesn't defend quickly enough and Bonucci has managed to lock this one up! Can Jackson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bonucci on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mario Bonucci!