PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Brazilian national anthem by Ill Nino. Jacobs has chosen Hell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gracie
vs
Jacobs

186 cm
28
278 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

213 cm
21
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glen Jacobs !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
Gracie pushing down on Jacobs 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Gracie is working for a kimura but Jacobs is defending it quite comfortably.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacobs defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gracie 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 Gracie.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie 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. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
Gracie stands and throws Jacobs 's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Gracie tries for a kimura but Jacobs is defending well.
Gracie wants to control for a moment but Jacobs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacobs defends it well.
Jacobs tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jacobs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie 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 Gracie off to one side.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.

Jacobs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Jacobs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Gracie working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
Rickson Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Jacobs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacobs has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.

Jacobs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jacobs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jacobs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Gracie has his foot on Jacobs 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacobs works his way back into a safe position though.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacobs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacobs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gracie 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jacobs scoring with some ground and pound.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Jacobs defends easily.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Gracie 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.
Jacobs connects with a couple of short punches.
Jacobs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Jacobs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Jacobs trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacobs 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jacobs works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Jacobs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.

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

Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jacobs should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Jacobs should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rickson Gracie!
Rickson Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.