PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Wogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casey Jackson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Wogg
vs
Jackson

178 cm
20
152 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

171 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulie Wogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

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

Wogg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wogg.

Wogg is looking for a kimura here.

Wogg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Wogg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wogg wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Wogg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wogg working Jackson over with strikes.

Wogg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Jackson wants to control but Wogg is keeping busy.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.

Wogg is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson tries to roll over but Wogg keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Wogg.

Wogg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wogg is breathing heavily.
Wogg is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wogg looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wogg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson seems a little lost for a moment, as Wogg dominates the positioning.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wogg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Wogg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Wogg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wogg's best efforts.
Wogg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Wogg is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wogg to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wogg is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Wogg is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.

Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Wogg.

Wogg is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wogg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Wogg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wogg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.

Wogg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!

Wogg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

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

Wogg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wogg working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Wogg has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wogg is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Wogg is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Wogg drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Wogg off! Wogg jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Wogg wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Wogg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson fails with the takedown

and Wogg counters by clinching up.

Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wogg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wogg tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Wogg manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wogg drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Wogg off! Wogg jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Wogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wogg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wogg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Wogg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
Wogg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson trying to control but Wogg is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Wogg looking to control.
Jackson trying to control but Wogg is working from the bottom.

Wogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wogg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Wogg 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 pushing down on Wogg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wogg keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wogg is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wogg avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Wogg dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Wogg is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Wogg wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Wogg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wogg looking for a sweep. Not yet Wogg, not yet.
Wogg trying to control the position.

Wogg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Wogg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wogg manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Wogg's guard.

Wogg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wogg can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wogg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wogg is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Wogg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.

Wogg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wogg wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

Wogg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wogg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wogg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Wogg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wogg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wogg.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.

Wogg is working to tighten is grip on Jackson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jackson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wogg is really squeezing tight and eventually Jackson passes out! Wogg breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paulie Wogg!