EFL 8 Cronkite vs Jacobs PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ali Cali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cali kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's a Fight. Mad Max has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cali
vs
Max

167 cm
21
149 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

170 cm
26
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ali Cali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mad Max!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cali. Max shrugs it off though.
Max wants to clinch.

Max instigates a clinch.
Max is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cali is defending well for now.
Max prevents a takedown attempt there.
Max gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cali.
Cali tries to work over Max's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Cali manages to break the clinch.

Cali has closed the distance and engaged Max in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cali struggles to land a body shot inside as Max controls his hands.
Cali tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Cali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cali tries to work over Max's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Cali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Max fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cali looks to land a combination but Max avoids it well.
Mad Max is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Max looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Max tries to clinch but Cali is having none of it.
Max closes the distance but Cali moves to the side
and Cali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch but Cali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cali circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cali counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max tries to clinch but Cali moves away

and Cali counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cali looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Cali seems to be working for a kimura but Max defends the submission attempt.
Max wants to get back to his feet.
Max keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cali trying to control the action but Max is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Max manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cali takes a kick to the side of the head.
Max avoids the head kick by Cali.
Max is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Max tries to clinch up.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cali blocks a head kick by Max.
Max looks to clinch
and Cali counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Max misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Max looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cali throws a head kick that misses.
Cali throws a head kick that misses
and Max counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cali is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cali counters with a head kick.
Cali tries a head kick but it misses.
Cali is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Max moves into the clinch.
Max blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cali wants a takedown but no success here.
Cali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cali is looking to break free of the clinch but Max has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cali wants a takedown.
Cali is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Cali dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cali keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Max.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Max closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cali counters with a two punch combo.
Max takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Max takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Max darts in and clinches Cali up against the cage.
Cali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Max gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Max is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cali managing to block the knees to the body from Max.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cali stalling in the clinch but Max improves position.
Cali has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Max after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Cali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cali avoids it.
Max gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cali.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cali avoids it.
Cali wants to stall.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cali avoids it.
Cali is trying to pull guard but Max has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cali looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Max stops a takedown attempt from Cali.
Cali misses with a punch to the body.
Cali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.
Cali misses with an elbow over the top.
Cali tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Max just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Max blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.
Max blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Max avoids it.
Cali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cali avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
Cali trying to land knees to the body.
Cali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
Max is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cali is defending well for now.
Cali is trying to maintain a safe position but Max gets an underhook and turns Cali into the cage.
Max is pressed up against the cage. Cali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Max down to the mat. Max avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Max closes the distance and clinches.
Max keeps control of Cali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cali avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cali swings wildly with an uppercut but Max uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Cali.
Max tries to land knees in the clinch but Cali avoids the damage to the body.
Cali wants to stall.
Max stops a takedown attempt from Cali.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cali avoids it.
Cali missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cali trying to stall but Max improves his position.
Max landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cali missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Cali dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Max moves into range and clinches up with Cali.
Cali swings wildly with an uppercut but Max uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Max has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cali tries to pull guard but Max won't allow it.
Cali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cali is trying to force a seperation but Max has the dominant position.
Cali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cali is looking for a takedown.
Ali Cali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Max keeps control of Cali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cali misses with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cali is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Max pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Cali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cali avoids it.
Cali tries to pull guard but Max forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cali looking to throw knees to the head but Max is blocking nicely.
Cali managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Cali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Max walks away with a smile on his face. Cali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Max moves into the clinch.
Cali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.
Cali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cali wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cali tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Max just stands there and leans against the cage.
Max trying to land knees to the body.
Cali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Max is defending well for now.
Max is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cali tries to land a knee to the head but Max blocks with his arms.
Cali avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
Max managing to block the knees to the body from Cali.
Max lands a good knee to the midsection. Cali won't want to take too many of those.
Max lands a good knee to the midsection. Cali won't want to take too many of those.
Cali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Max smiles and moves away.

Max closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Max blocks it with crossed arms.
Cali managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cali avoids it.
Cali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cali managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cali avoids it.
Max missing with knees to the body.
Cali avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Max blocks an elbow strike.
Max gets underhooks to prevent Cali's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max lands a knee to the body.
Cali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cali struggles to land a body shot inside as Max controls his hands.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cali avoids it.
Max landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cali throws a head punch that misses.
Cali jumps guard but Max turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cali avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
Cali tries a knee to the head but Max blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cali avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
Max working Cali over with knees to the body.
Cali struggles to land a body shot inside as Max controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mad Max.
Well Cali 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Ali Cali!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Ali Cali!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Ali Cali!

Ali Cali wins by unanimous decision!
Ali Cali seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timur Uzbaijzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: One. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Uzbaijzky
vs
Nelson

187 cm
33
155 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

180 cm
35
145 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timur Uzbaijzky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skyler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzbaijzky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzbaijzky. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uzbaijzky moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Uzbaijzky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Nelson looking for submissions off his back.

Uzbaijzky stands up from half guard.
Uzbaijzky gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown. Uzbaijzky fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Uzbaijzky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.

Nelson 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.
Uzbaijzky wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.

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

Nelson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Uzbaijzky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nelson, into his guard.
Uzbaijzky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson has a closed guard, preventing Uzbaijzky from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson has his feet on Uzbaijzky's thighs here. He's pushed Uzbaijzky off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Uzbaijzky screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skyler Nelson!
Our winner, Skyler Nelson, 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
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No Pain No Gain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gracie
vs
Pain No Gain

166 cm
28
298 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

200 cm
27
374 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolando Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, No Pain No Gain!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie tries to keep at a distance but No Gain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Rolando Gracie has been cut.
No Gain jerks Gracie to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Gracie's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. No Gain steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). No Pain No Gain!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Cronkite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronkite comes to the cage accompanied by Croc song!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Cronkite
vs
Jacobs

175 cm
22
250 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

195 cm
23
265 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Dragon
Steel Penn's All 160

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Cronkite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glen Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs scores with a jab. Cronkite acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Melvin Cronkite has been cut.
A punch combination from Jacobs misses.

Cronkite shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jacobs is trying to defend but Cronkite finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cronkite is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cronkite missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cronkite sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jacobs defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cronkite controlling the pace.
Cronkite has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to escape the mount.
Cronkite 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.
Cronkite tries to control but Jacobs wriggling away.
Jacobs is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite trying to control but Jacobs is having none of it.

Cronkite goes for an armbar but Jacobs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jacobs.
Cronkite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobs manages to get himself to full guard.
Jacobs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cronkite.
Cronkite might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronkite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
Cronkite controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cronkite throws a big right hand that misses.
Cronkite trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronkite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs controls Cronkite momentarily but Cronkite frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cronkite.
Jacobs tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cronkite presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cronkite controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Cronkite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Cronkite's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jacobs stuffs the takedown.
Jacobs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice shot lands for Jacobs.
Cronkite dives in and grabs Jacobs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes down on Cronkite's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Cronkite. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Cronkite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacobs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cronkite haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cronkite tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Cronkite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jacobs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cronkite defending well though.

Jacobs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cronkite sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Jacobs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cronkite actively working from the bottom here.
Cronkite wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cronkite has hold of Jacobs's hands but Jacobs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cronkite won't allow Jacobs to pass to mount.
Cronkite trying to get back to full guard but Jacobs takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jacobs landing strikes from the mount and Cronkite is in trouble!
Cronkite sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cronkite manages to get to full guard.
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!
Jacobs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cronkite works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacobs is pushing down on Cronkite's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cronkite is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacobs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cronkite wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy.
Jacobs trying to control from half guard but Cronkite is working away.
Cronkite is looking for a sweep. Jacobs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacobs thows a huge punch but Cronkite dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cronkite manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Cronkite looking for a guillotine here but Jacobs defends easily.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Cronkite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronkite wants to improve his position but instead Jacobs has moved into half guard.
Jacobs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but Cronkite defending well.
Cronkite is trying to control but can't.

Jacobs seems to be working for a kimura but Cronkite defends the submission attempt.
Cronkite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacobs.
Jacobs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cronkite is looking to control Jacobs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cronkite avoid being mounted?
Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cronkite's head.
Jacobs is trying to control. Cronkite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jacobs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cronkite regains full guard. Nicely done.

Cronkite is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jacobs defends well.
Cronkite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Cronkite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cronkite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobs is one step ahead there.
Cronkite working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cronkite keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Cronkite is retaining full guard.
Jacobs slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jacobs lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Melvin Cronkite's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Cronkite tries for a takedown but Jacobs circles away easily
and Jacobs counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacobs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cronkite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs avoids it really well and circles away.
Cronkite shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacobs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cronkite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Cronkite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Cronkite tries for a takedown but Jacobs circles away easily
and Jacobs counters with a series of strikes. Cronkite will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cronkite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobs.
Jacobs has a takedown stuffed.
Jacobs throws the left hand but Cronkite avoids the punch easily.
Cronkite avoids the body shot from Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
Cronkite fails with the takedown
and Jacobs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cronkite closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cronkite lands in his opponent's guard.
Glen Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Cronkite from controlling successfully.
Cronkite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
Cronkite trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jacobs controlling the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Melvin Cronkite wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cronkite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobs.
Cronkite blocks a jab.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Cronkite is just out of range.
Cronkite leaves Jacobs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up with Cronkite, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes Cronkite against the cage but Cronkite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cronkite shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacobs sprawls well. Jacobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cronkite gets slowly back to his feet.
Cronkite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacobs's waist but Jacobs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cronkite off to one side.
Jacobs fails with the takedown.
Jacobs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Cronkite looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cronkite is trying to control. Jacobs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cronkite wants to pass to mount but Jacobs is defending the position.
Cronkite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacobs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Melvin Cronkite has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Cronkite which made him look bad.

Cronkite changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jacobs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
Cronkite trying to control the position but Jacobs is working away.
You can see the frustration on Jacobs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cronkite is looking to take a break and control but Jacobs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cronkite looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Melvin Cronkite.
I think Cronkite has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Glen Jacobs!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Glen Jacobs!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Glen Jacobs!

Glen Jacobs wins by unanimous decision!