PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Tinker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stranglehold. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Tinker
vs
Jackson

184 cm
19
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Tinker!
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, Shane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Tinker on that attempt.

Jackson clinches up with Tinker and pushes him back against the cage.

Jackson jumps guard.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tinker looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Tinker passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is in trouble now - Tinker has advanced to mount!
Tinker with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Tinker goes for an armbar but Jackson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jackson.
Tinker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Tinker isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Tinker is having none of it.
Tinker tries to push Jackson's head away but Jackson is holding on tight.
Jackson has given up his back. Will we see Tinker going for some submissions?

Jackson showing good submission defense here.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tinker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tinker keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.

Tinker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson turns into Tinker and is now in his guard.

Tinker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tinker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinker is looking for a sweep.
Tinker manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Tinker is having none of it.
Tinker manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson trying to control the action but Tinker is working from the bottom.
Tinker tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinker manages to get back to half guard.
Tinker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Tinker has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jackson doesn't defend quickly enough and Tinker has managed to lock this one up! Can Jackson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tinker on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). The Tinker!