PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Shields could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greg Jackson's chin.

Shields
vs
Jackson

180 cm
26
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shields has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shields is keeping busy.
Shields gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.

Shields manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shields 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Greg Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shields misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shields's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shields is looking for a sweep.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy.
Shields is looking for a sweep.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Shields defends.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Shields's head but Shields avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.

Jackson decides to stand back up.

Shields closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shields lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson postures up in Shields's guard and throws a big left but Shields blocks it.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jackson throws a sloppy strike and Shields has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jackson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Shields!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Shields!