PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Gagarin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jacobson
vs
Gagarin

165 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicolas 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, Artur Gagarin!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagarin tries to clinch there but Jacobson circles away.
Gagarin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Gagarin instigates a clinch.
Gagarin blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Gagarin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jacobson can't fight it off and eventually Gagarin manages to take the fight to the floor. Jacobson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gagarin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jacobson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagarin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Jacobson looking for a guillotine here but Gagarin defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagarin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gagarin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gagarin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jacobson's guard.

Gagarin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gagarin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gagarin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two 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.

Jacobson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gagarin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gagarin controlling from the top position.
Gagarin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobson is keeping the position for now.
Gagarin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagarin slips nicely into half guard.
Jacobson is staying active underneath Gagarin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Gagarin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gagarin blocks the strikes from Jacobson.
Jacobson is looking to improve his position.
Jacobson is working hard here to advance position.
Gagarin is looking to take a break and control but Jacobson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jacobson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gagarin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gagarin's back!

Jacobson looking for the RNC.
Jacobson trying to control.
Jacobson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Jacobson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gagarin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Gagarin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gagarin lands with a good body shot.

Gagarin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jacobson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jacobson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gagarin wants to control from the top but Jacobson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jacobson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gagarin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson punching from the bottom - just letting Gagarin know he's still in a fight.

Jacobson working for a triangle but Gagarin defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacobson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gagarin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gagarin takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Gagarin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gagarin tries to clinch but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jacobson is looking for a counter combo.

Gagarin forces Jacobson back against the cage and clinches.

Gagarin pulls guard effortlessly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gagarin's guard.
Gagarin trying to control the position.

Gagarin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobson is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobson looking to sit in guard and control but Gagarin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gagarin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jacobson dives on top into guard.

Gagarin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagarin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobson is striking from the bottom but Gagarin uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Artur Gagarin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobson wants to get back to full guard.
Gagarin trying to control from half guard but Jacobson is working away.
Gagarin trying to mount his opponent but Jacobson defends it.
Gagarin is keen to just control but Jacobson is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jacobson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jacobson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gagarin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gagarin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gagarin wants to stand up but Jacobson is controlling the position.

Jacobson actively working from the bottom here.
Gagarin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobson keeps working.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gagarin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jacobson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Gagarin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Gagarin throws a nice looking combination but Jacobson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Gagarin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jacobson to the mat! Jacobson manages to get full guard.
Gagarin tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobson is retaining full guard.
Jacobson has a closed guard, preventing Gagarin from standing up.

Jacobson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gagarin defends well.
Jacobson keeping moving, preventing Gagarin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gagarin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagarin passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Jacobson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Jacobson looking for a guillotine here but Gagarin defends easily.
Gagarin wants to control from the top but Jacobson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jacobson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jacobson has momentary wrist control but Gagarin slips an elbow through the middle.
Gagarin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gagarin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Gagarin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gagarin lands an elbow.
Jacobson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacobson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gagarin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jacobson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gagarin has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagarin wants to take Jacobson's back but he can't do it this time.
Gagarin tries to control but Jacobson wriggling away.
Gagarin with shots to the head and body - Jacobson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gagarin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jacobson tries to improve his position but instead Gagarin has taken his back!

Jacobson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gagarin gets his way!
Jacobson is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson can't escape the position.

Gagarin looking for the choke but no joy.
Gagarin keeps control of the position as Jacobson tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Gagarin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gagarin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Gagarin!