PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schilling comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Jones - Can't be touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Peter Jacobs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jacobs
vs
Schilling

172 cm
26
140 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

165 cm
26
145 lbs
7 - 9 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schilling moves away.
Jacobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schilling on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Jacobs.
Jacobs leaves Schilling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schilling misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
Schilling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobs.
Jacobs blocks a jab.
Schilling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs throws an off balance right hand
and Schilling counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacobs looks to clinch

so Schilling counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Schilling wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs pulls Schilling in close to prevent any damage.
Schilling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Schilling stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schilling postures up.
Schilling connects with a couple of short punches.
Jacobs looking to control.
Schilling wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schilling looking to pass the guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Peter Jacobs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Schilling walks into a jab.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Schilling is avoiding it.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Jacobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
Jacobs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jacobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schilling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs moves out of range of the body kick from Schilling.
Schilling throws a hook to the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schilling scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schilling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schilling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobs.
Schilling's coach down at Valhalla Training Grounds was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schilling's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Schilling swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobs.
Jacobs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schilling.

Jacobs rushes Schilling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Schilling.
Jacobs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Jacobs.
Jacobs is trying to push Schilling away but Schilling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schilling misses with some punches.
Jacobs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schilling has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jacobs after a bit of a struggle.
Jacobs misses with a body punch.
Schilling avoiding damage as Jacobs throws knees to the body.
Schilling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schilling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peter Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Schilling.
Schilling takes a shot to the head.
Schilling managing to block the knees to the body from Jacobs.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Schilling is controlling him.

Schilling pulls Jacobs into guard.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Schilling keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Schilling 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.
Schilling wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
Jacobs sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Schilling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacobs defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs wanted to stand there but Schilling had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jacobs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacobs ducks right into an uppercut from Schilling.
Jacobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schilling sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Jacobs has Schilling up against the cage in a clinch.

Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Schilling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schilling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
Schilling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobs.
Schilling tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs throws a lazy head kick

and Schilling decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jacobs's guard.
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 avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet but Schilling is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schilling passes Jacobs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
Schilling trying to advance position but Jacobs counters by regaining guard.
Schilling stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schilling postures up and lands a big shot to Jacobs's brow.
Schilling trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Schilling drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jacobs dives on top into guard.
Jacobs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacobs wants to stand but Schilling has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jacobs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Joe Schilling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs stays in close to Schilling's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobs manages to get himself to full guard.
Jacobs trying to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Schilling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schilling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schilling wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Schilling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schilling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schilling stands and throws Jacobs's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jacobs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schilling wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
Jacobs is trying to buck Schilling off.

Schilling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Schilling swings around for an armbar but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Schilling's guard.

Schilling working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to stand up but Schilling won't let him.

Schilling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs controlling from the top position.

Jacobs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schilling working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Schilling keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Schilling 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 gets a clinch.
Jacobs misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacobs.
Schilling wants to take the fight to the mat but Jacobs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jacobs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schilling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schilling prevents Jacobs from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Schilling.
Jacobs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schilling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Schilling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schilling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Schilling.
Schilling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schilling keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacobs scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Schilling.
Jacobs wants to clinch but Schilling slips to the side
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Schilling. Beautiful body shot.
Jacobs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs connects with a jab.
Jacobs wants to clinch.
Peter Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schilling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs takes a swing at Schilling's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Schilling.
Schilling swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jacobs counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacobs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs tries to score with a low kick but Schilling moves his leg out of the way.
Jacobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs lands with an overhand left.
Schilling fails with a takedown attempt.
Schilling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schilling misses with a head kick.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Schilling moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schilling wants to slow Jacobs down by chopping away at his legs.
Peter Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Schilling is avoiding it.
Schilling pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Jacobs rushes Schilling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schilling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schilling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobs lands an elbow inside that Schilling shrugs off.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch.
Jacobs trying to stall but Schilling improves his position.

Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs takes a swing at Schilling's ribcage but misses.
Schilling scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jacobs.
Schilling slips under a jab from Jacobs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schilling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jacobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Schilling circles away.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Schilling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Schilling finds it's target.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schilling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jacobs moves in looking to clinch but Schilling pushes him off.
Schilling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Schilling circles away and keeps his distance.

Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Jacobs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jacobs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!