PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann comes into the arena with LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. Jackson has chosen Freak on a Leash as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Erwin Hartmann has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Erwin Hartmann seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hartmann
vs
Jackson

190 cm
29
212 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

185 cm
25
213 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shamar Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses the shot to the body.

Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hartmann sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hartmann wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hartmann is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hartmann tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.

Jackson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hartmann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hartmann shrugs it off.
Hartmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hartmann is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jackson is tightening it up a little... Hartmann has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hartmann reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hartmann taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shamar Jackson!
Shamar Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.