PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonidas Katsaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsaros has chosen 卍卍卍 as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jacobs
vs
Katsaros

185 cm
29
211 lbs
18 - 7 - 1

193 cm
34
215 lbs
27 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)
Conquer

Conquer
Conviction

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 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonidas Katsaros!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsaros lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jacobs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Katsaros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacobs somewhat.
Katsaros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacobs tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Katsaros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacobs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobs throws a hook but Katsaros blocks it.
Katsaros is looking for the big counter here.
Jacobs throws an overhand right that lands on Katsaros's shoulder, as Katsaros tries to avoid the shot.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from Katsaros.
Katsaros slips under a jab.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Katsaros moves out of range.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Katsaros ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsaros throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Tyson Jacobs has been cut.
Katsaros throws a right and a left that Jacobs avoids nicely.
Katsaros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Katsaros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katsaros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacobs doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tries a head kick but it misses.
Katsaros avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Katsaros misses.
Jacobs is looking to score with low kicks.
Katsaros replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jacobs blocks it well.
Jacobs throws an overhand right that lands on Katsaros's shoulder, as Katsaros tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katsaros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Katsaros moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
Jacobs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Katsaros.
Jacobs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katsaros.
Jacobs throws a leg kick but Katsaros moved away.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Jacobs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Katsaros takes a step back to recover.
Katsaros throws a body punch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Katsaros moves out of range of the strikes.
Katsaros has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Katsaros tries to land a leg kick but Jacobs saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Jacobs misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Katsaros! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Jacobs is predictable there
and Katsaros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacobs misses with a right hand
and Katsaros counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs tries to bum rush Katsaros with a series of wild strikes but Katsaros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Katsaros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobs. Jacobs obviously looking to wear him down.
Katsaros slips under a jab.
Jacobs throws a lazy body kick
and Katsaros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Katsaros checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Katsaros.
Jacobs has a takedown stuffed.
Jacobs motions for Katsaros to come forward. Jacobs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs throws a good cross that connects.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katsaros only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jacobs is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Katsaros's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jacobs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Katsaros throws out a counter right but Jacobs avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Katsaros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobs shoots in but Katsaros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsaros is just out of range.
Jacobs cracks Katsaros with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jacobs. That's going to slow Katsaros down.

Katsaros drops Jacobs with a beautiful combination! Jacobs stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Katsaros is looking for the KO!
Katsaros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsaros tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Katsaros has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Katsaros throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jacobs lands a jab.
Jacobs throws a leg kick but Katsaros checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacobs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Katsaros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Katsaros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Katsaros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacobs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Katsaros scores with a jab to the jaw.
Katsaros tries to land a leg kick but Jacobs saw it coming and moves away.

Jacobs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Katsaros's half guard.
Jacobs throws a strike but Katsaros avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Katsaros managing to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Let's hope that Katsaros has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonidas Katsaros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Jacobs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jacobs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Katsaros. Katsaros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Katsaros moves out of range easily.
Katsaros is looking for the big counter here.
Katsaros throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jacobs cracks Katsaros with an open hand slap.
Katsaros throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jacobs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Katsaros - the referee stops the clock and Jacobs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Katsaros. Jacobs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Katsaros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobs misses with a leg kick.
Katsaros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs checks a leg kick.
Katsaros scores with a push kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Katsaros blocks the leg kick.
Katsaros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katsaros was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
A leg kick checked by Katsaros.
Katsaros throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Katsaros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonidas Katsaros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katsaros misses with a few strikes there.
Katsaros throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Katsaros throws a front kick that sends Jacobs stumbling back into the cage.
Katsaros looks for the body kick but Jacobs saw that one coming.
Jacobs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jacobs blocks a low kick nicely.
Jacobs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Katsaros.
Katsaros scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Katsaros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Katsaros misses with a straight right.
A big right from Jacobs misses.
A head kick misses from Jacobs.

Katsaros cracks Jacobs with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Katsaros has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jacobs to stand back up!

Jacobs is rocked!
Katsaros measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Jacobs! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Leonidas Katsaros!
Leonidas Katsaros thanked the fans post fight for their support.