PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venser Soujourner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venser Soujourner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jacobs
vs
Soujourner

205 cm
24
221 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

188 cm
26
235 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Venser Soujourner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Soujourner knocks Jacobs to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Soujourner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Jacobs is rocked!

Soujourner is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacobs is defending well.
Jacobs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soujourner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Soujourner works his foot free and advances to mount.
Soujourner cracks Jacobs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soujourner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Soujourner prevents Jacobs from getting the reversal.
Soujourner looking to control but Jacobs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soujourner avoids the attempt from Jacobs to control.
Jacobs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacobs prevents any damage by holding on tight.

Soujourner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jacobs is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacobs postures up in Soujourner's guard and throws a big left but Soujourner blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jacobs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jacobs is nestled in close to Soujourner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jacobs trying to control from Soujourner's half guard. Soujourner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jacobs lands a couple of digs.
Jacobs trying to control but Soujourner is working from the bottom.
Jacobs forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soujourner keeps working.
Jacobs is looking to advance position but Soujourner won't allow it.
Jacobs is working hard here to advance position.
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Jacobs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is pressing down on Soujourner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soujourner is holding on for now.
Jacobs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacobs is looking to advance position but Soujourner won't allow it.

Jacobs is looking for a kimura but Soujourner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jacobs to get the leverage.
Jacobs is looking to advance position but Soujourner won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jacobs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacobs trying to control from half guard but Soujourner is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cornelius Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Soujourner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Soujourner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soujourner's head backwards.
Venser Soujourner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs throws a right hand that Soujourner ducks under and follows up with a left that Soujourner also avoids with ease.
A big left from Soujourner misses.
Soujourner throws a wild body kick that Jacobs sees coming a mile off.
Jacobs scores with a nice head shot.

Soujourner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jacobs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soujourner's head.
Soujourner wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Soujourner is keeping the position.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Soujourner keeps moving.

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 works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jacobs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jacobs trying to control from half guard but Soujourner is working away.

Jacobs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soujourner defends it well.
Jacobs trying to control from Soujourner's half guard. Soujourner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control but Soujourner is working from the bottom.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Soujourner keeps moving.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soujourner swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jacobs 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.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soujourner wants to clinch up but Jacobs keeps it at a distance.

Jacobs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soujourner's guard.
Jacobs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jacobs drops an elbow to the side of Soujourner's head.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Soujourner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacobs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jacobs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Soujourner shoots and misses
and Jacobs counters with a left to the body.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jacobs counters by clinching up.
Jacobs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soujourner's defenses.
Soujourner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacobs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Jacobs pulls Soujourner into guard.
Soujourner trying to move into half guard but instead Jacobs has managed to sweep!
Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacobs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Soujourner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soujourner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jacobs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soujourner dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
Soujourner wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Jacobs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Soujourner!

Jacobs with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jacobs throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacobs looking to finish with strikes here!
Jacobs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Soujourner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jacobs.
Jacobs landing punches.
Jacobs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Jacobs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cornelius Jacobs!