PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Gilbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Jacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gilbert
vs
Jacks

177 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 London, Ian Gilbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Jacks!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilbert looks for a takedown but Jacks sprawls well.

Gilbert looking to score a takedown here. Jacks is defending well but Gilbert drives through and ends up in Jacks's guard.

Gilbert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacks wants to stand up but Gilbert is controlling him.

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

Gilbert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gilbert 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.

Gilbert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gilbert 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.
Jacks is looking to stand up but Gilbert isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Gilbert drops back looking for a leg! Jacks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacks manages to kick Gilbert off! Gilbert jumps back into Jacks's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gilbert 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gilbert prevents Jacks from getting back to his feet.

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

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

Gilbert 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.
Jacks wants to stand and escape but Gilbert is having none of it.

Gilbert drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gilbert as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jacks screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gilbert! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ian Gilbert!