PBP Commentary

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.