PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jones
vs
Granger

200 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

225 cm
26
265 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Granger!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Granger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Granger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Granger fails with the takedown

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Granger looks gassed!
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Granger blocks nicely.

Granger working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones advances to half guard.
Granger gets back to full guard.

Granger pushes a forearm under Jones's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jones is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Granger!