PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Gontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gontier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Three Days Grace - Break. Brandon Jacobs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gontier
vs
Jacobs

185 cm
21
270 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
264 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Gontier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jacobs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gontier regains half guard, as Jacobs was trying to land strikes.
Gontier wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
Gontier is looking to control Jacobs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gontier avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gontier is looking for a sweep. Jacobs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacobs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Jacobs is looking for a kimura but Gontier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jacobs to get the leverage.
Gontier wants to get back to full guard.
Gontier is doing well to control the position and prevent Jacobs from advancing to side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gontier takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gontier with a poor takedown

so Jacobs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Gontier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gontier trying to control the position.
Jacobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gontier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs trying to control but Gontier is working from the bottom.
Gontier is pulling down on Jacobs's head. It's preventing any offense from Jacobs, at least for the moment.

Jacobs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gontier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jacobs, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gontier wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gontier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gontier has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Jacobs controls Gontier momentarily but Gontier frees himself.
Gontier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gontier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gontier trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs can't keep his opponent in guard - Gontier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Gontier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacobs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gontier.
Gontier wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is defending well.
Gontier 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.

Gontier is trying to work for a kimura but Jacobs is defending well.

Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs tries to roll over but Gontier keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Gontier is working for a submission of some sort.

Gontier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacobs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gontier.
Gontier prevents Jacobs from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gontier has his takedown stuffed

and Jacobs counters with a shoot takedown. Gontier fights it but they end up in guard.
Gontier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Jacobs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gontier counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jacobs!

Gontier has control of Jacobs's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jacobs regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jacobs tries to hold on but Gontier postures up.
Jacobs is looking to get to half guard.
Jacobs stops Gontier from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Gontier is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jacobs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Gontier has hold of Jacobs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jacobs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gontier is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jacobs tries to control Gontier's body but Gontier pushes him off. Jacobs squirms to his side and now Gontier has his back!
Gontier doesn't have the hooks in and Jacobs manages to turn into his guard.
Gontier keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
Gontier is pulling down on Jacobs's head. It's preventing any offense from Jacobs, at least for the moment.
Jacobs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gontier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacobs trying to control but Gontier is working from the bottom.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adam Gontier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gontier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jacobs swinging wildly here.
Gontier with a poor takedown

and Jacobs counters by moving into the clinch.
Jacobs wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacobs stops a takedown attempt from Gontier.
Gontier is trying to drag Jacobs to the mat but Jacobs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Gontier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gontier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jacobs can't fight it off and eventually Gontier manages to take the fight to the floor. Jacobs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gontier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gontier trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.

Jacobs working for a triangle but Gontier defends it easily.
Gontier trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gontier uses it to pass to side control.
Gontier controls the position.
Jacobs misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jacobs is looking to reverse the position.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.

Gontier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jacobs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jacobs misses with a strike from the bottom.
Jacobs struggling a bit here.
Jacobs is looking to regain half guard here but Gontier keeps moving and retains side control.

Gontier is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacobs is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Gontier dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gontier with a lazy takedown attempt

so Jacobs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Gontier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs postures up in Gontier's guard and throws a big left but Gontier blocks it.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing.
Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gontier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacobs thows a big elbow that misses.
Gontier keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jacobs shoots and misses

and Gontier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as Gontier tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gontier drops back looking for a leg! Jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacobs manages to kick Gontier off! Gontier jumps back into Jacobs's guard.
Gontier passes Jacobs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gontier blocks the strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gontier is working away from the top position though.

Gontier is looking for a kimura here.

Gontier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacobs sees it coming and defends easily.
Gontier wants to take a breather but Jacobs is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacobs misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gontier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jacobs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jacobs trying to control but Gontier is working from the bottom.

Gontier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacobs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throwing strikes from guard but Gontier blocks nicely.
Jacobs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Gontier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.
Gontier keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
Jacobs cracks Gontier with a solid left hand.

Gontier looking for a guillotine here but Jacobs defends easily.
Gontier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gontier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacobs postures up in Gontier's guard and throws a big left but Gontier blocks it.
Gontier looking for a sweep. Not yet Gontier, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacobs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Gontier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gontier kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gontier is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Adam Gontier did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gontier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Gontier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacobs sees it coming and defends easily.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. Gontier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gontier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobs is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Gontier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacobs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gontier.
Jacobs lands with a few short shots to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs won't allow Gontier to pass to mount.
Gontier is working hard here to advance position.

Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gontier is working away from the top position though.

Gontier seems to be working for a kimura but Jacobs defends the submission attempt.
Jacobs trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gontier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jacobs!
Jacobs is looking to improve his position but Gontier isn't that keen on the idea.
Jacobs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gontier wants to take his opponent's back but Jacobs doesn't allow it.
Gontier tries to control but Jacobs wriggling away.

Gontier goes for an armbar but Jacobs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jacobs.
Gontier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Jacobs is sitting in close to Gontier's body. Gontier has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jacobs is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jacobs is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gontier.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Gontier!
Adam Gontier is the new heavyweight champion!