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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgio Springer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georgio Springer!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Springer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jacobs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Jacobs stalls from top position.
Jacobs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Springer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jacobs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springer is looking to regain half guard here but Jacobs keeps moving and retains side control.
Jacobs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Springer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springer trying to remain calm as Jacobs controls from the top position.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springer keeps working.
Jacobs staying calm.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springer keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A lull in the action here.
Jacobs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Springer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An elbow from Jacobs crashes against the mat.
Springer wants to get back to his feet but Jacobs drags him back down.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Springer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Springer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springer wants to get back to his feet but Jacobs drags him back down.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacobs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Springer scores with a one two! Jacobs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jonathan Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs avoids it really well and circles away.
Springer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jacobs is trying to defend but Springer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jacobs moves into full guard.
Jacobs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jacobs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Springer, into his guard.
Springer being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Springer working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
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 Jonathan Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Jacobs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Springer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to avoid it but Springer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacobs to the ground. Jacobs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Springer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacobs defends well and Springer ends up having to push Jacobs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacobs is working for takedown but Springer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jacobs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs pushes down on Springer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Springer gets back to full guard.
Springer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jacobs uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Springer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Springer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jacobs connects with a decent elbow.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Springer can do to turn this around?
Jacobs trying to control the action but Springer is working from the bottom.
Jacobs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacobs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jacobs staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Springer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jacobs's best efforts.
Springer wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Springer is refusing to be controlled, as Jacobs sits in half guard.
Jacobs prevents Springer from improving his position.
Springer is refusing to be controlled, as Jacobs sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springer wants to get back to his feet.
Jacobs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Springer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Springer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Springer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jacobs backs up against the cage.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonathan Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgio Springer.
Springer misses with a series of wild punches.
Springer shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Springer is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springer swinging wildly here.
Springer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springer misses with the combination.
Springer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jacobs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Springer can't do much from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Jacobs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Jacobs's cut.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jacobs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Springer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jonathan Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Springer keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Springer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs is working Springer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jacobs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jacobs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Springer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springer keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Springer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Springer manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Springer's guard.
Jacobs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Springer's head.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Springer keeps moving.
Springer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobs is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Springer.
Springer stalks Jacobs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jacobs's face. Jacobs staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Springer is defended easily by Jacobs.
Jacobs gets a double leg takedown into Springer's guard.
Springer wants to improve his position but instead Jacobs has moved into half guard.
Jacobs is thwarting Springer's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Springer is just riding it out for now. Jacobs eventually gives up the hold.
Jacobs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Springer tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
Jacobs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Springer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacobs trying to mount his opponent but Springer defends it.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura but Springer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jacobs to get the leverage.
Springer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Springer is looking to improve his position.
Jacobs passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacobs with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacobs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Jacobs!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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