PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Schultz

225 cm
24
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Schultz!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson shoots in and bounces Schultz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Schultz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schultz manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Schultz's guard.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Schultz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Schultz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schultz manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Schultz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pushes down on Schultz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dave Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Schultz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Schultz cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Further stalling from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson pushes down on Schultz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Schultz is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Schultz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schultz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is pushing down on Schultz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schultz is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz wants to stand back up but Jackson manages to pass into side control.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Schultz to his feet.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson working away.
Schultz taking punishment in the form of punches.

Jackson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Schultz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jackson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Schultz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jackson lets go of the hold and Schultz can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Titan Jackson!
A determined Titan Jackson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!