PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merle Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Harman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jacobson
vs
Harman

182 cm
20
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
263 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Merle Jacobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Harman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harman shoots in but no luck this time.
Harman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harman lands with a hook. Jacobson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice takedown defense from Jacobson. No joy for Harman on that attempt.
Harman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Merle Jacobson has been cut.
Harman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacobson stuffs the takedown attempt from Harman. Harman gets slowly back to his feet.
Merle Jacobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Harman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Harman instigates a clinch.
Jacobson really is a fat lump.
Harman has had enough of the clinch but Jacobson keeps him there for the moment.
Jacobson avoiding damage as Harman throws knees to the body.
Harman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jacobson walks away with a smile on his face. Harman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Harman has Jacobson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harman is keeping busy.
Harman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jacobson taking a breather.
Jacobson avoiding damage.
Harman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harman as Jacobson tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Merle Jacobson.
Harman goes for a double leg but Jacobson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jacobson continues to drive forward.
Harman is trying to break the clinch but Jacobson has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harman as Jacobson tries to tie him up.
Jacobson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jacobson wants to stall.
Jacobson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Merle Jacobson.
Jacobson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harman shoots in but no luck this time.
Harman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacobson as he avoids it easily.
Harman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacobson under the eye.
Nice sprawl there from Jacobson as Harman shoots in.
Jacobson darts in trying to clinch
and Harman counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacobson clinches.
Harman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jacobson taking a breather.
Harman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jacobson stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Merle Jacobson.
Harman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacobson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Harman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Merle Jacobson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Harman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobson swivels and escapes.
A low kick from Harman is predictable there

and Jacobson counters by clinching up.
Jacobson looking to slow down the pace here.

Harman pulls guard successfully.
Harman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harman keeps trying to improve his position.
Harman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jacobson postures up in Harman's guard and throws a big left but Harman blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Harman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Harman tries to clinch but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jake Harman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Harman takes the fight into the clinch.
Jacobson stalls.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson is trying to pull guard but Harman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jacobson taking a breather.
Harman is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacobson gets an underhook and turns Harman into the cage.
Harman wants to break free but Jacobson has control.

Harman manages to pull guard.
Jacobson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harman is adopting a defensive guard.
Harman wants to sweep here but Jacobson controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Merle Jacobson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Harman darts in looking for a takedown but Jacobson gets double underhooks and turns Harman into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jacobson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jacobson taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maybe Jacobson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Merle Jacobson.
Harman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jacobson back to the cage. Harman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jake Harman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merle Jacobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Harman.

Harman clinches up with Jacobson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jacobson is looking to control Harman's arms but Harman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jacobson has his back to the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson stops a takedown attempt from Harman.
Harman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jacobson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jacobson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Harman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Merle Jacobson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jacobson leaves Harman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobson swivels and escapes.
Harman misses with a double jab.
Harman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobson tries to clinch up.
Harman connects with the punch.
Jake Harman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobson wants to clinch up but Harman keeps it at a distance.
Harman tries to clinch but Jacobson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harman throws a series of punches but Jacobson avoids them all with ease.
Harman throws a series of punches but Jacobson avoids them all with ease.
Harman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harman dives in and grabs Jacobson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacobson pushes down on Harman's head and hops out.
Merle Jacobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Harman.
Harman has his takedown stuffed

and Jacobson moves into the clinch.
Jacobson effectively controlling the action here.
Jacobson taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jacobson taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jacobson content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Merle Jacobson.
Harman wants to clinch up but Jacobson keeps it at a distance.
A head kick by Harman misses

and Jacobson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jacobson stalling the fight.
Jacobson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jacobson effectively controlling the action here.

Harman jumps guard and drags Jacobson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Harman is looking to stand back up but Jacobson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harman wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobson thows a huge punch but Harman dodges it nicely.
Harman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacobson.

Harman kicks off Jacobson and gets to his feet.
Harman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harman looks to land a combination but Jacobson avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobson shoots in looking for a takedown. Harman tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Merle Jacobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Harman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobson wants it to stay on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Harman.
I've got Harman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Harman!