PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurokawa Kenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kenji
vs
Jacobs

175 cm
35
203 lbs
39 - 18 - 0

185 cm
26
211 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurokawa Kenji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenji throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kenji misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kenji pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jacobs is out of range and Kenji settles back down.
Kenji 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.
Kenji ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Jacobs.
Kenji just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenji scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacobs's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacobs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Kurokawa Kenji has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenji bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacobs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenji getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Jacobs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacobs.
Kenji lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobs.
Kenji darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kenji moves out of range of the strikes.

Jacobs lands a big head kick that sends Kenji tumbling to the mat! Jacobs takes a step backwards and waves Kenji back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kenji misses with a body shot.
Jacobs misses with a hook.
Jacobs throws a head kick that Kenji semi-blocks.

Kurokawa Kenji's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenji throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kenji misses with a straight left.
Kurokawa Kenji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kenji connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacobs. Jacobs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jacobs is looking to land body kicks.
Jacobs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jacobs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jacobs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenji throws a head kick that misses.
Kenji swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenji.
Jacobs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jacobs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenji jabs at Jacobs's body.
Good work by Jacobs as he checks the leg kick.
Kenji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobs.
Kenji lands a nice shot to the body.
Kenji lands a leg kick that knocks Jacobs off balance momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacobs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Kurokawa Kenji's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs takes a swing at Kenji's ribcage but misses.
Jacobs jabs at Kenji's body.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenji.
Jacobs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Kenji finds it's target.
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.
Kenji swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kenji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jacobs.
Kenji throws a nice head kick!
Kenji lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Kenji. Beautiful body shot.
Jacobs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kenji. That one must have hurt.
Kenji throws a good cross that connects.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenji is just out of range.
Jacobs throws a leg kick which misses Kenji's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenji tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobs.
Kenji cracks the inside of Jacobs's front leg.
Jacobs shoots in and drives through. Kenji sprawls well.
Kenji slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kenji is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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.
A jab from Jacobs finds it's way through Kenji's defenses.
Jacobs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kenji takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kenji moves away from the strike by Jacobs.
A big right from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Kenji swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Kenji defending well as Jacobs loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Kenji.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jacobs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kenji scoring well with a low kick there.
Kurokawa Kenji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobs manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenji connects with a single shot there.
Jacobs tries to score with a low kick but Kenji moves his leg out of the way.
Jacobs cracks Kenji with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacobs checks a leg kick nicely.
Jacobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenji.
Jacobs throws a leg kick
and Kenji counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenji scores with a jab to the body.
Kenji is looking to score with low kicks.
Kenji lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobs seems unphased.
Jacobs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenji. Kenji obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenji.
Jacobs throws a lazy right hand but Kenji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenji throws a front kick aimed at Jacobs's knee but Jacobs avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs lands a nice shot that snaps Kenji's head back.

Jeez, Kurokawa Kenji's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenji.
Kenji misses the body punch
and Jacobs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jacobs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kenji avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyson Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kurokawa Kenji's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kenji throws a hook but Jacobs avoids it easily.
Kenji throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacobs scores with a jab.
Jacobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Kenji moves out of range.
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but Kenji slips the punch.
Kenji throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kenji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobs.
Kenji looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Kenji scores with a kick to the body.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenji.
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.
Jacobs moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenji throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jacobs on the side of the head.
Jacobs throws a hook but Kenji blocks it.
Jacobs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenji misses the target.
Kenji slips a straight right by Jacobs.
A good leg kick by Kenji.
Jacobs blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Jacobs blocks the low kick.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jacobs checks a low kick from Kenji.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kenji tests Jacobs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenji throws a head kick that half lands.
Kenji scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacobs doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenji throws a sloppy head kick
and Jacobs counters with a nice body shot.
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenji has time to react.
Kenji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
Kenji on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobs. Jacobs obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenji throws the left hand but Jacobs avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a body kick.
Jacobs thuds a left hand into Kenji's body.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Kenji moves out of range easily.
Jacobs goes for a double leg but Kenji avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kenji continues to drive forward.
Jacobs lands a body punch.
A short right from Kenji.
Kenji blocks a body shot from Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenji.
Jacobs misses with some punches.
Kenji lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Jacobs.
A nice left hand lands by Kenji.
Jacobs lands a left hand.
Kenji can't find room to land a body shot as Jacobs controls the action.
Jacobs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Kenji's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenji backwards.
Kenji blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenji lands a shoulder strike.
Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Jacobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenji controls his hands.
Jacobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenji's elbow.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenji has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenji controls his hands.
Kenji is trying to stall.

Kenji breaks the clinch.
Kenji looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jacobs throws a head kick but Kenji moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Kenji.
Kenji tried to score with a low kick but Jacobs checks it.
Kenji looks to land a body kick but Jacobs moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenji shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jacobs connects with a high kick.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kurokawa Kenji's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyson Jacobs!
Tyson Jacobs really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.