DPEF-5 Brace for War PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Johnny Cash - Hurt. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Robinson
vs
Morgan

176 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Robinson cracks Morgan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Robinson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morgan is being controlled here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morgan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robinson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Robinson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morgan is avoiding damage well.
Morgan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Morgan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robinson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Robinson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Morgan has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kyle Robinson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Larson
vs
Haley

190 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Haley!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larson.
Larson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Larson slips a jab from Haley.
Haley misses with a looping left.
Haley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larson manages to avoid it.
Haley stuns Larson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haley avoids the head kick by Larson.

Haley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Larson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Larson wants to get back to striking at distance but Haley won't allow it.
Haley pushes Larson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Larson jumps guard but Haley stands there with Larson around his waist. Larson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is trying to force a seperation but Haley has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haley.
Larson wants to get back to striking at distance but Haley won't allow it.
Larson tries to pull guard but Haley holds him up against the cage and eventually Larson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson tries to pull guard but Haley won't allow it.
Larson tries to pull guard but Haley won't allow it.
Haley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larson.
Larson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haley has him pressed against the cage.
Haley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Haley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Larson wants a takedown.
Larson is trying to pull guard but Haley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Haley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Haley - that landed with a thud.
Larson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Larson wants to break free but Haley has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haley.
A left hand lands to the body for Haley.
Haley lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Haley.
Larson is trying to pull guard but Haley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Larson wants a takedown.
Larson jumps guard but Haley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Haley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larson backwards.
Haley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haley scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larson.
Haley prevents Larson from breaking the clinch.
Haley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Larson tries to break the clinch but Haley is controlling the position.
A short right from Haley on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Haley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Haley - that landed with a thud.
Haley is leaning against Larson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haley smiles and moves away.
Larson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Haley dominated that round.
That's time! Larson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Larson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larson moves away from the strike by Haley.
Haley avoids the head kick by Larson.
Larson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jake Larson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Haley takes the fight into the clinch.
Haley gets through Larson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Larson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Larson wants to get back to striking at distance but Haley won't allow it.
Larson is trying to pull guard but Haley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Larson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley scores with a hook to the body.
Haley scores with a shot to the side of Larson's head.
Haley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larson tries to pull guard but Haley won't allow it.
Haley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Larson backwards.
Haley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Larson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson tries to pull guard but Haley won't allow it.
Haley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larson backwards.

Larson is rocked!
Haley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Larson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haley throws a big uppercut that drops Larson! More strikes from Haley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Larson lies dazed against the cage as Haley celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Haley!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brookins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kickstart. Jonathan Brookins has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lewis
vs
Brookins

159 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Fight Day Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brookins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brookins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brookins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt
and Brookins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brookins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brookins jabs Lewis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Brookins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brookins jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Lewis is rocked!
Billy Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt
and Brookins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Brookins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brookins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brookins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brookins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brookins is in close to Lewis's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins landing some decent shots from guard.
Lewis is looking to sweep but instead, Brookins has passed into half guard.
Brookins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Brookins has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lewis defend it? Brookins steps over the head and cranks it - Lewis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Brookins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Brookins!
Our winner, Jonathan Brookins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Quantino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Quantino's choice of entrance music: Kryzys. Franklin Quantino will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Martin
vs
Quantino

178 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

176 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franklin Quantino!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quantino fails with a takedown attempt.
Quantino misses with a takedown attempt - Martin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quantino tries a low kick but Martin avoids it.
Quantino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Quantino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Rocky Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Quantino.
Martin throws a series of punches but Quantino avoids them all with ease.
Quantino misses with a double jab.
Quantino fails with a takedown attempt.
Quantino shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed Quantino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Quantino.

Martin shoots in and gets a takedown into Quantino's guard.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Quantino tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin stalks Quantino and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Quantino's face. Quantino staggers backwards, shaken.
Quantino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Quantino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quantino looks gassed!
Quantino with a lazy takedown attempt

and Martin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Quantino's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Martin gets to his feet - Quantino follows without any prompting.
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quantino avoids it really well and circles away.

Quantino gets caught napping as Martin dives in and scores a takedown. Quantino manages to retain guard.
Martin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin stands and throws Quantino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Martin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Quantino to see if he's OK.
Martin is working Quantino over with some ground and pound from side control.

Martin decides to stand back up.

Martin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Quantino!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin content just to control the position here.
Martin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Quantino for as long as he can get away with.
Martin landing strikes, looking to finish!

Martin looking to secure an arm triangle but Quantino defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Quantino defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Martin.
Quantino is bucking up trying to escape but Martin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin controlling his opponent.
Martin looking to control but Quantino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Martin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Quantino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Martin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Quantino's guard.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin content to stall in guard here.

Quantino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rocky Martin wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Quantino manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martin on his heels. He'll look to pass Martin's guard now, I'm sure.
Martin is looking to stand up but Quantino isn't so interested in that idea.
Quantino wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quantino is breathing heavily.
Quantino won't allow Martin to get back to his feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Franklin Quantino wasn't active enough on the ground.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Quantino.
Quantino shoots in for a double leg but Martin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Martin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Quantino sprawls well initially but Martin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Martin is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quantino's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quantino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quantino tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Martin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Martin.

Martin is looking for a kimura here.

Martin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rocky Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin winds up and cracks Quantino with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Quantino tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Martin in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Martin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Quantino gets caught flat footed, as Martin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Quantino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Martin gets to his feet. Quantino looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Quantino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quantino leaves Martin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quantino shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quantino can do to turn this around?
Quantino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quantino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martin avoids it really well and circles away.
Rocky Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Quantino.
No luck for Quantino with that takedown attempt.

Martin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martin forces his way into half guard.

Martin seems to be working for a kimura but Quantino defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin prevents Quantino from standing back up.

Martin decides to return to a standing position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martin is defended easily by Quantino.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Martin rushes Quantino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Martin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Quantino can't fight it off and eventually Martin manages to take the fight to the floor. Quantino looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Quantino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Martin gets to his feet. Quantino looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Quantino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martin.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Quantino looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Martin!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quantino looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quantino wants to control the pace but Martin is squirming around nicely.
Martin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Quantino is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Martin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Martin!
Martin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Martin!
During a confident post fight interview, Rocky Martin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gomer Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslambek Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jacobs
vs
Magomedov

170 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomer Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslambek Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jacobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.

Jacobs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Magomedov!

Jacobs working for a submission but Magomedov is keeping him at bay.

Jacobs looking to secure an arm triangle but Magomedov defends it well.

Jacobs goes for an armbar but Magomedov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Magomedov.

Jacobs has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov wants to get up but he can't break Jacobs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jacobs has an active guard here but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Magomedov blocks the strikes from Jacobs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacobs desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.

Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacobs gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it.

Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jacobs has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.

Jacobs working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.

Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magomedov won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.

Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.

Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gomer Jacobs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Jacobs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Magomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jacobs is trying to get back to half guard.
Jacobs is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Jacobs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomer Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobs is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov is trying to control. Jacobs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Jacobs defends it.

Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacobs wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacobs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back!
Jacobs avoiding Magomedov 's attempts to control his hands.
Magomedov is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magomedov fending off the submission attempt from Jacobs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs struggling to land strikes to the head as Magomedov covers up.

Magomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jacobs's arms.

Magomedov showing good submission defense here.
Magomedov can't escape the position.

Jacobs looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control momentarily.

Jacobs has got his arm under Magomedov's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Magomedov has spun round into Jacobs's guard beautifully! Well done that man!

Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Jacobs working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Magomedov has passed into half guard!
Magomedov is thwarting Jacobs's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
Jacobs throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jacobs trying to control but Magomedov postures up.

Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gomer Jacobs dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.

Jacobs working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.

Jacobs is looking for a triangle here but Magomedov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jacobs is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Jacobs is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Jacobs is working away.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jacobs isn't going anywhere.
Jacobs tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Jacobs regains half guard.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Jacobs defends it.
Jacobs wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.

Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jacobs is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.

Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacobs moves into full guard.

Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobs swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Jacobs working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Magomedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Jacobs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Magomedov on his heels. He'll look to pass Magomedov's guard now, I'm sure.

Jacobs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magomedov!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov prevents Jacobs from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gomer Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacobs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gomer Jacobs!
A relieved looking Gomer Jacobs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.