PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Judy Slack (ranked 7745 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Bullington (ranked 4797 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Bullington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Slack
vs
Bullington

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Judy Slack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Bullington!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slack ducks under a wild hook from Bullington.
Bullington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Slack to counter with a crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bullington has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bullington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slack lands a slapping body shot.
Slack cracks Bullington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Slack. That snapped Bullington's head back.
Slack scores with a punch to the head.
Slack lands a jab to Bullington's midsection.
Slack misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bullington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slack thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slack.
Bullington stuns Slack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bullington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slack.
Bullington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slack.
Bullington throws a poor cross that misses
and Slack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullington looks to land a right hand but Slack moved out of range.
Bullington misses with a body shot.
Judy Slack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bullington misses with a lunging right hand
and Slack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bullington misses with a lunging right hand
and Slack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bullington is looking to chop away at Slack's legs.
Bullington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slack.
Slack works Bullington's body with a nice hook.
Bullington throws a poor cross that misses
and Slack counters with a straight right hand.
Bullington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bullington thinking.
Slack misses with a body shot.
Bullington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slack.
Bullington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slack has time to react.

Bullington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Slack tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bullington is in Slack's guard.
Bullington looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bullington stands up over Slack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Slack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bullington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bullington drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slack!

Slack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bullington on the ground.
Bullington is trying to buck Slack off.
Slack taking a breather here.
Bullington is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullington is trying to control Slack's posture but Slack avoids it.
Bullington gets back to half guard.
Slack keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Slack stops Bullington from getting back to his feet.
Bullington is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bullington is looking to control Slack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bullington avoid being mounted?

Bullington actively working from the bottom here.
Slack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Slack stands up from half guard.
Bullington throws a combination that misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Slack counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullington throws a right and a left that Slack avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Slack misses the target.
Bullington throws out a loose jab but Slack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Slack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullington.
Slack scores with a jab to the body.
Bullington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bullington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slack lands a jab to the head.
Slack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bullington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bullington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slack is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Slack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bullington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Judy Slack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bullington throws a right hand that Slack ducks under and follows up with a left that Slack also avoids with ease.
Bullington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slack's head backwards.

Bullington looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bullington won't allow Slack to sweep him here.
Slack pulls Bullington in close to prevent any damage.
Slack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slack tries to get out of the position.
Slack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bullington wants to pass the guard but Slack is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bullington postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slack is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bullington, into his guard.

Slack trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bullington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slack defends it easily.
Slack controlling from the top position.
Bullington is trying to keep Slack in close.

Bullington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slack defends it easily.
Bullington is breathing heavily.
Slack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bullington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bullington keeping moving, preventing Slack from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Slack wants to pass the guard but Bullington is keeping the position.

Bullington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slack is stalling in the full guard.
Slack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Bullington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slack showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Slack stands up and waves to Bullington to follow him.
Bullington throws a lazy right hand but Slack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Bullington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slack slips a straight right by Bullington.
Slack is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bullington shoots in looking for a takedown but Slack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bullington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bullington fails with the takedown
and Slack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bullington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bullington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slack counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullington swings widly with a right hand
letting Slack counter with a right hand.
Slack thuds a left hand into Bullington's body.
Bullington misses with a left hand
and Slack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bullington is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Slack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bullington momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slack dips to his left and cracks Bullington with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Slack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slack.
Judy Slack is winning the standup battle so far.
Bullington throws a series of punches but Slack avoids them all with ease.
Bullington needs to keep his hands up - Slack had a free shot at his head there.
Jesse Bullington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slack seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Slack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bullington can do to turn this around?
Slack connects with a single shot there.
Slack scores with a shot to the body.
Bullington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bullington misses with a body punch
and Slack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bullington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slack with a hook.
Slack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Bullington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slack looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Slack sneaks out the side door and pushes Bullington away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullington misses with a jab to the body
and Slack counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Slack.
Bullington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Bullington is rocked!
Bullington walks into a jab.
Bullington is still on wobbly legs! Can Slack finish him?
Slack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bullington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jesse Bullington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slack digs a good body shot into Bullington's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slack slaps away a takedown attempt from Bullington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Slack - just one landing.
Good exchange - Slack coming out on top.
Slack scores with a nice right hand.
Slack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slack lands a jab to Bullington's midsection.
Slack lands a body shot.
Bullington tries to clinch
and Slack counters with a right hand to the body.
Slack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bullington doesn't seem bothered though.
Slack lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Slack as he connects with a hook.
Slack scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Slack lands.
Bullington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Bullington misses its intended target.
Slack lands a jab to Bullington's midsection.
Bullington throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Slack to counter with a crisp jab.
Bullington tries for a takedown but Slack circles away easily
and Slack counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Slack catches Bullington right on the button with a cross.
Bullington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slack, as that shot connected.
Slack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bullington misses with a body shot
enabling Slack to counter with a crisp jab.
Slack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slack lands a right hook to the body.
Slack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bullington seems to have recovered his senses.
Slack slips a straight right by Bullington.
Bullington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bullington wants to clinch.
Slack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bullingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bullington misses with a left hand
and Slack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullington drops his hands momentarily and Slack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullington.
Slack with a jab.
Slack throws a jab when Bullington was well out of range.
Bullington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slack.
A quick step to the side and Slack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slack throws the left hand but Bullington avoids the punch easily.
Bullington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slack is looking to counter punch.
Bullington throws a right hand that Slack ducks under and follows up with a left that Slack also avoids with ease.
Bullington wants to clinch
and Bullington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullington swings widly with a right hand
and Slack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jesse Bullington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Slack counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Judy Slack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judy Slack!
Judy Slack made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'birth of a legend, mark me words!'.