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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Dwyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gomer Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwyer comes to the cage accompanied by Dave Matthews Band - You Might Die Trying. Jacobs has chosen Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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168 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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170 cm
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160 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Dwyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomer Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andy Dwyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs blocks a jab.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dwyer pinned against the cage. Dwyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacobs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jacobs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dwyer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dwyer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dwyer!
Dwyer wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
Dwyer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jacobs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dwyer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dwyer pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dwyer pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs tries to roll over but Dwyer keeps him under control.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dwyer pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dwyer working over Jacobs with some ground and pound. Jacobs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dwyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jacobs is pressing down on Dwyer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dwyer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jacobs looking for a guillotine here but Dwyer defends easily.
Dwyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dwyer has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Jacobs has his foot on Dwyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dwyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Dwyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dwyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dwyer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dwyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dwyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobs on the ground.
Dwyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dwyer wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dwyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dwyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jacobs working for a triangle but Dwyer defends it easily.
Dwyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dwyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs has his foot on Dwyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dwyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dwyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dwyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dwyer landing with the ground and pound.
Dwyer postures up and lands a big shot to Jacobs's brow.
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dwyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dwyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dwyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dwyer forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dwyer works his way into full mount!
Dwyer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jacobs manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dwyer thows a huge punch but Jacobs dodges it nicely.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dwyer wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
Dwyer working Jacobs over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomer Jacobs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jacobs looks for a takedown but Dwyer sprawls well.
Dwyer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dwyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacobs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jacobs showed some decent athleticism there.
Dwyer won't allow Jacobs to pass to mount.
Dwyer is trying to stand back up but Jacobs is controlling him
Dwyer wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dwyer defends it well.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dwyer defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to control. Dwyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jacobs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dwyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Dwyer is looking to improve his position.
Jacobs stalling away here and it's allowed Dwyer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jacobs is pushing down on Dwyer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dwyer is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacobs has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dwyer defends it well.
Jacobs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dwyer wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dwyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Jacobs.
Jacobs is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dwyer reverses the position - he's now on top in Jacobs's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dwyer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dwyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dwyer throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dwyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dwyer trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomer Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs is looking for a triangle here but Dwyer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jacobs is trying to control Dwyer's posture but Dwyer avoids it.
Jacobs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dwyer off and has taken his back!
Dwyer defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Dwyer from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomer Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dwyer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacobs.
Jacobs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jacobs taking a break here but Dwyer is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jacobs throwing shots but Dwyer is blocking nicely.
Dwyer gets full guard.
Jacobs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dwyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dwyer has escaped and now he's on top!
Dwyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobs controls Dwyer momentarily but Dwyer frees himself.
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Dwyer pushes his legs off easily.
Jacobs working for submissions but it's allowed Dwyer to get to half guard.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dwyer pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacobs is defending against the submission attempts here by Dwyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
Dwyer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dwyer landing with the ground and pound.
Dwyer landing with the ground and pound.
Dwyer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dwyer landing with the ground and pound.
Dwyer trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Dwyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dwyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs has an active guard here but Dwyer has managed to pass into half guard.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dwyer thows a huge punch but Jacobs dodges it nicely.
Dwyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs punching from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Dwyer there.
Dwyer trying to control from half guard but Jacobs is working away.
Jacobs has hold of Dwyer's hands but Dwyer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andy Dwyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs wants to improve his position but Dwyer is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dwyer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dwyer wants to stand up but Jacobs is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andy Dwyer.
I think Jacobs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gomer Jacobs!
Our winner, Gomer Jacobs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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