PBP Commentary

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

Jackson
vs
Plast

170 cm
31
170 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

189 cm
32
185 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lander Plast!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plast shoots and misses

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Plast's guard now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Plast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Plast wants to sweep but no luck.

Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Plast shoots and misses

and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Plast didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Plast looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Plast had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Plast is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Plast has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson is pushing down on Plast's leg trying to pass to half guard. Plast is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.

Plast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Plast slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Jackson gets to his feet. Plast looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Plast with a poor takedown

so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Greg Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lander Plast.
Plast looks gassed!
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!

Jackson stands and steps away. Plast gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson stays in close to Plast's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Plast has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.

Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Plast to get to his feet.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Plast denies him.
Plast tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plast is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Plast is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson just content to control the position.
Plast is trying to get back to half guard.
Plast is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Plast is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson not doing much here.

Greg Jackson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Plast with a poor takedown

and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Plast didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Plast can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.

Plast has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Plast.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Plast's temple.
Plast is trying to escape the position but Jackson is controlling the position.

Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Plast has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Plast's guard now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Plast is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson fails to land the takedown.

Plast looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Plast drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Plast is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Plast tries to pass.

Plast drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Plast's head.
Greg Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.

Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plast shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Plast is rocked!
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Plast is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Plast is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.

Jackson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Plast is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Greg Jackson!