PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bangsit (ranked 1287 p4p, 203 weight class) and Jari Bull (ranked 1883 p4p, 289 weight class). Jari Bull has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bangsit
vs
Bull

189 cm
31
212 lbs
16 - 15 - 2

200 cm
29
210 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jari Bull!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull looks to throw the jab but Bangsit is out of range.
Bangsit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bull.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangsit moves away.
Bull lands a jab to the head.
Bull fails to land with a series of punches.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangsit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Bangsit attempts a counter takedown but Bull avoids it well and moves away.
Bull dips to his left and cracks Bangsit with an uppercut!
Bangsit fails with the takedown
and Bull counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull with a nice cross.
Bangsit misses with a takedown
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bull has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Bangsit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Bull is quick to defend against it.
Bull lands a glancing blow to the side of Bangsit's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Bull is quick to defend against it.
Bangsit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bangsit takes one on the button.
Bull throws a jab when Bangsit was well out of range.
Bull throws a big shot that misses.
Bull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bull ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangsit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bangsit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull throws an overhand right that lands on Bangsit's shoulder, as Bangsit tries to avoid the shot.
Bangsit looks for a takedown but Bull sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bangsit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bull defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Jari Bull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Bull.
Bangsit shoots in but Bull avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangsit moves forwards but Bull connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bull misses with an uppercut.
Bull uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bangsit has time to react.
Bangsit shoots in looking for a takedown. Bull tries to sprawl out of it but Bangsit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bull manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bull is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bangsit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bull misses.
Bull misses with a body shot
and Bangsit counters with a one-two to the body.

Bangsit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bull to the ground. Bangsit is now in Bull's guard.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Bull is keeping the position.
Bangsit preventing the sweep.
Bull trying to keep a closed guard but Bangsit is proving a slippery customer.
Bull 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.
Bangsit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bull's guard.
Bangsit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bull's head.

Bangsit is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bangsit is working away from the top position though.
Bull tries to roll over but Bangsit keeps him under control.

Bangsit wants to work for an arm triangle but Bull is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bull is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.

Bangsit is working for a submission of some sort.
Bull is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull 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.

Bangsit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bull lands with a nice body punch.
Bangsit blocks a jab.
Bangsit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bangsit staying out of range there.
Bangsit fails with a takedown attempt.
Bangsit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bull.
Bull scores with a decent looking hook.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A lazy left from Bull finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit shoots in but Bull avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull misses with an uppercut. Bangsit saw that one coming.
Bull lands with a hook. Bangsit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull takes a swing at Bangsit's ribcage but misses.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bull misses with a looping right.
Bull scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jari Bull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bangsit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bangsit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Bull lands with a right hand.
Bangsit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bull smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bull bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bangsit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bull.
Bull scores with a jab. Bangsit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bull is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good shot there by Bull.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangsit shoots in but Bull avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull thuds a left hand into Bangsit's body.
Bull digs a good hook to Bangsit's body.

Bangsit feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bull keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass.
Bull wants to sweep here but Bangsit controlling him for the moment.
Bangsit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bull is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bull pulls Bangsit in close to his closed guard and prevents Bangsit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bangsit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bull is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bangsit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bangsit.
Bull controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bangsit wants to improve his position but instead Bull has moved into half guard.

Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bull wants to stand up but Bangsit has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull is pressing down on Bangsit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bangsit is holding on for now.
It looks like Bull is going to stand back up.

Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Bangsit is trying to maintain the position but Bull is very close to passing his half guard.
Bull tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bangsit tries to roll over but Bull keeps him under control.
Bull wants to stand up but Bangsit has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bull listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bangsit shoots in looking for a takedown. Bull tries to sprawl out of it but Bangsit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bull manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangsit shoots in looking for a takedown but Bull manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bangsit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bull throws out a counter right but Bangsit avoids it with no problem.
Bangsit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bull lands a nice shot that snaps Bangsit's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit slips a straight right by Bull.
Bangsit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bull connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bangsit momentarily.
Bangsit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bangsit somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bangsit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bull throws a jab when Bangsit was well out of range.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Bangsit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Bangsit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull throws a low kick, looking for Bangsit's leg but Bangsit calmly moves out of range.
Bangsit is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bangsit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Bull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangsit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bull.
Bull misses with an uppercut. Bangsit saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull scores with a jab. Bangsit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bangsit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bull finds it's way round the side to connect with Bangsit's head.
Bull throws a big shot that misses.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Bull is quick to defend against it.
Bangsit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Bangsit.
Bull connects with the punch.
Bull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bull throws a combination. Bangsit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull misses the shot to the body.
Bangsit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bangsit feinted with a counter takedown.
Bangsit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bull circles away.
Bangsit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bull throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
Bull tests Bangsit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bull missing with a left hand there. Bangsit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jari Bull is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bull misses the target.
Bangsit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangsit is just out of range.
Bangsit shoots in but Bull avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Bull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Bull.
Good standup being displayed there by Bull as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit shoots for a takedown but Bull saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bull throws an off balance right hand
and Bangsit counters with a thumping low kick.
Bangsit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bangsit somewhat.
Bangsit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bull defends well and Bangsit ends up having to push Bull into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bull connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangsit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bull.
Bangsit attempts a counter takedown but Bull avoids it well and moves away.
Bangsit drops his hands momentarily and Bull takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jari Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Bangsit moves away and avoids it.
Bangsit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andy Bangsit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangsit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bangsit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bull winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Bull!
Jari Bull bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.