PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micah Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Korab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micah Jacobson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jacobson
vs
Korab

153 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

197 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micah Jacobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Lukas Korab!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobson tries to clinch but Korab is having none of it.

Korab closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Korab gets control of Jacobson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Korab will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jacobson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacobson stopping the sweep attempt from Korab.
Jacobson trying to control the position from guard on top but Korab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jacobson wants to get up but he can't break Korab's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Jacobson gets to his feet. Korab looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Korab circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Korab closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Korab lands in his opponent's guard.
Korab trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobson wants to stand and escape but Korab is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacobson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Korab has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Korab is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacobson gets an underhook and turns Korab into the cage.
Korab wants to break free but Jacobson has control.

Jacobson has Korab pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jacobson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Korab tumbling to the mat - Jacobson dives into Korab's guard.
Jacobson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Korab is striking from the bottom but Jacobson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Jacobson not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korab trying to hold on to Jacobson's head to control him but Jacobson postures up.
Jacobson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Korab controls his leg.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jacobson looks to clinch
and Korab counters with a two punch combo.

Korab looking to score a takedown here. Jacobson is defending well but Korab drives through and ends up in Jacobson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Korab stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Jacobson takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Korab fails to land.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jacobson has picked Korab up - he's going for a ride! Jacobson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Jacobson escapes and gets back to his feet.

Jacobson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Korab's half guard.
Korab looks winded!
Jacobson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Jacobson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Korab to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Korab clinches up with Jacobson and pushes him back against the cage.
Korab content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Korab prevents a takedown attempt there.

Korab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Korab keeps the fight on the outside.

Korab darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobson wants to stand back up but Korab manages to pass into side control.
Jacobson pushes Korab away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Korab gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lukas Korab will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Korab closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jacobson did well to prevent Korab getting side control.
Jacobson trying to control from the bottom.
Korab looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Korab blocks the strikes from Jacobson.
Jacobson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Korab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobson keeps working.
Korab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jacobson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Korab closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobson jumps guard but Korab stands there with Jacobson around his waist. Jacobson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Korab tries to circle away but Jacobson has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobson keeps control of Korab as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Korab with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Micah Jacobson has been cut.
Jacobson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Korab gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacobson tries for a takedown but Korab manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Jacobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobson wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Korab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Korab looking to score a takedown here. Jacobson is defending well but Korab drives through and ends up in Jacobson's guard.

Jacobson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jacobson is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Korab decides to pull guard.
Jacobson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Micah Jacobson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jacobson gets to his feet - Korab follows without any prompting.

Korab closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jacobson to the mat! Jacobson manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Korab is fighting to break Jacobson's control of his arms but Jacobson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Korab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacobson is controlling Korab's posture.
Korab is looking to stand up but Jacobson won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Korab is controlling him.

Jacobson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Korab has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Korab tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jacobson avoids it.

Korab has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jacobson is trying to keep an underhook but Korab manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jacobson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Korab must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jacobson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jacobson moves in looking to clinch but Korab pushes him off.

Jacobson closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Korab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Korab pushes Jacobson up against the cage in a clinch.
Korab is trying to break the clinch but Jacobson is controlling him.
Korab is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacobson gets an underhook and turns Korab into the cage.
Jacobson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Korab pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Korab manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Korab is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Korab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micah Jacobson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jacobson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Korab defends it nicely.

Korab feints and as Jacobson raises his hands in defense, Korab changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jacobson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Korab manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Korab has his foot on Jacobson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacobson works his way back into a safe position though.
Korab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Korab is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jacobson is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korab is working an open guard so Jacobson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Korab rushes Jacobson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobson taking a breather.
Jacobson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jacobson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Korab avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Jacobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Korab lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Jacobson kicks off Korab and gets to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacobson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jacobson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacobson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Korab!

Jacobson has hold of Korab's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Korab seems comfortable defending it but Jacobson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Korab is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Korab is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jacobson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Micah Jacobson!