PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Brogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Jacobs is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jacobs
vs
Brogan

193 cm
26
264 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

200 cm
31
255 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Brogan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Brogan.
Brogan delivers a nice body kick.

Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jacobs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jacobs wants to pass to mount but Brogan is defending the position.
Jacobs is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogan is pressing down on Jacobs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jacobs content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Brandon Jacobs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Jacobs misses with a takedown
and Brogan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body kick there by Brogan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 misses with a takedown attempt
and Brogan counters with a good low kick that Jacobs was not able to check.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Brandon Jacobs has been cut.
Brogan lands with a slapping head kick.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Brogan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brogan lands an overhand right.
Brogan lands an overhand right.
A solid body kick from Brogan.
Brogan thuds his shin into the meat of Jacobs's side.
Brogan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacobs takes a step back to recover.
Jacobs ducks right into an uppercut from Brogan.
Jacobs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brogan.
Brogan delivers a nice body kick.
Brogan throws a front kick that sends Jacobs stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs walks into a jab.
Lorenzo Brogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brogan.
Brogan lands with a cross.
Brogan scores with a head kick. Jacobs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Brogan scores with a jab. Jacobs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brandon Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brogan lands with a kick to the temple. Jacobs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brogan lands a front kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Brogan scores with a four punch combination!
Jacobs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brogan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brogan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brogan keeps Jacobs at a distance using the push kick.
Brogan throws out a powerful jab.

Brandon Jacobs's cut is getting worse.
Brogan connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice sprawl there from Brogan as Jacobs shoots in.
Brogan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacobs. Jacobs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brogan throws a head kick that half lands.
Jacobs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brogan fakes the leg kick and cracks Jacobs in the body.
Brogan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacobs's sensitive parts.
Brogan throws a head kick that Jacobs semi-blocks.
Brogan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacobs under the eye.
Jacobs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brogan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brogan but Brogan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jacobs slips a jab and a cross from Brogan.
Brogan lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Brogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jacobs'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.

Brogan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brogan circles away.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Brogan circles away easily
and Brogan counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brogan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brogan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lorenzo Brogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brogan!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brogan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brogan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brogan scores with a three punch combo!
Brogan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brogan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jacobs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brogan - the referee stops the clock and Jacobs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brogan. Jacobs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brogan feints and then cracks Jacobs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacobs down.
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brogan's waist but Brogan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brogan cracks the inside of Jacobs's front leg.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brogan - that will leave a mark!
Brogan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice uppercut lands for Brogan. That snapped Jacobs's head back.

Brandon Jacobs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacobs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brogan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brogan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brogan.
Brogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lorenzo Brogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brogan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brogan.
Nice body kick from Brogan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brogan. Jacobs shrugs it off though.
Jacobs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jacobs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brogan jabs Jacobs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Brogan fakes the leg kick and cracks Jacobs in the body.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Brogan counters with a nice leg kick.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brogan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brogan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brogan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jacobs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brogan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacobs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan throws a leg kick which misses Jacobs's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacobs tries to avoid it.
Brogan lands a leg kick that knocks Jacobs off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brogan.
Brogan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brogan throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Brogan.
Brogan lands with a right hand.
Jacobs throws a jab when Brogan was well out of range.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Brogan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brogan lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brogan.
Brogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jacobs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brogan duly obliges.
Jacobs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Jeez, Brandon Jacobs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brogan.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brogan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brogan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brogan throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brogan!
Brogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacobs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Brogan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Brogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jacobs'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. This is the final round!

Brogan scores with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brogan!
The crowd cheers as Brogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jacobs doesn't seem phased though.
Brogan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brogan throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Brogan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brogan pinned against the cage. Brogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brogan throws a head kick that Jacobs semi-blocks.
Jacobs takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jacobs gets a double leg takedown into Brogan's guard.
Jacobs trying to control but Brogan is working from the bottom.

Brogan has his feet on Jacobs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brogan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jacobs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brogan defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brogan lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobs seems unphased.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Brogan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brogan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brogan.
Brogan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jacobs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brogan swivels and escapes.
Brogan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lorenzo Brogan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Brogan.
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacobs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacobs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt - Brogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Brogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jacobs doesn't seem phased though.
Horrible takedown by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Brogan which made him look bad.
Brogan misses with a head kick.
Jacobs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brogan. Brogan obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacobs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brogan counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brogan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brogan scores with a nice strike.
Brogan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jacobs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brogan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brogan scores with a jab. Jacobs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brogan lands the left hand.
Brogan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brogan lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Brogan lands an overhand right.
Brogan connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brogan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brogan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brogan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brogan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacobs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brogan looks for the body kick but Jacobs saw that one coming.
Brandon Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brogan scores with a hook to the body. Jacobs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Brogan as Jacobs shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Brogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brogan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Brogan!