PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jacobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siggy Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jacobi
vs
Duncan

165 cm
28
135 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

175 cm
28
105 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Nuggetori's Nutritionals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Jacobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siggy Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobi looks for a takedown but Duncan sprawls well.
Duncan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jacobi throws a lazy uppercut

and Duncan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Duncan.
Duncan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duncan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Duncan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobi trying to keep a closed guard but Duncan is proving a slippery customer.
Duncan stays in close to Jacobi's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jacobi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duncan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duncan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duncan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Jacobi has his foot on Duncan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duncan works his way back into a safe position though.
Duncan lands a couple of digs.
Duncan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duncan throws a strike but Jacobi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jacobi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duncan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duncan pulls Jacobi in close to prevent any damage.
Jacobi trying to control the position from guard on top but Duncan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duncan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duncan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Duncan wants to sweep but no luck.
Duncan is trying to control the position but Jacobi postures up.
Duncan wants to get back to his feet but Jacobi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duncan keeping full guard, as Jacobi tries to pass.
Jacobi wants to control from the top but Duncan keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobi manages to get himself to full guard.

Jacobi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Duncan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duncan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Duncan trying to control but Jacobi is working from the bottom.
Duncan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobi keeping moving, preventing Duncan from controlling successfully.
Duncan landing with the ground and pound.
Jacobi working a defensive guard but Duncan passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobi taking some punishment here, with Duncan in his half guard.
Duncan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Jacobi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duncan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jacobi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Duncan is nestled in close to Jacobi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Duncan seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Duncan there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Duncan connects with a nice short shot to Jacobi's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siggy Duncan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jacobi misses with an uppercut. Duncan saw that one coming.
Duncan leaves Jacobi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jacobi shoots in looking for a takedown but Duncan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duncan scores with a decent looking hook.
Duncan defending well as Jacobi loads up on a big left hand.
Jacobi throws an off balance right hand
and Duncan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siggy Duncan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duncan scores with a one two! Jacobi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Duncan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobi.
Duncan lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobi's head back.
Jacobi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jacobi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Duncan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobi fails with the takedown

and Duncan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Still in the clinch, Duncan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jacobi wants to break free but Duncan has control.
Duncan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Duncan on the inside.

Duncan tightens his grip and picks Jacobi up, before dumping him to the ground. Jacobi manages to land in guard.
Jacobi wants to sweep here but Duncan controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duncan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duncan trying to control but Jacobi is working from the bottom.
Duncan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobi wants to sweep here but Duncan controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duncan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duncan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Jacobi keeps moving.
Duncan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobi's head.
Jacobi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobi trying to keep a closed guard but Duncan is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobi is looking for a triangle but Duncan pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duncan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duncan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duncan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duncan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duncan postures up in Jacobi's guard and throws a big left but Jacobi blocks it.
Duncan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacobi is trying to control the position but Duncan postures up.
Duncan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duncan scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan slips nicely into half guard.
Jacobi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duncan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacobi has hold of Duncan's hands but Duncan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Duncan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobi keeps working.
Jacobi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Duncan jumps into side control!
Jacobi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jacobi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siggy Duncan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jacobi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacobi misses with a hook.
Duncan avoids the body shot from Jacobi.
The fighters circling - Jacobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duncan with the counter takedown but Jacobi avoids it easily.
Duncan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobi.
Johnny Jacobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duncan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobi throws out the jab.
Jacobi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Duncan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jacobi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Duncan gets a takedown into half guard.
Duncan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jacobi defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan winds up and cracks Jacobi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jacobi is controlling Duncan's trapped leg to prevent Duncan from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobi wants to improve his position but Duncan is controlling well.
Jacobi is not content to let Duncan control the position.
Duncan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duncan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Duncan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jacobi manages to get to full guard.
Duncan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobi's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobi looking to control.
Duncan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacobi looking to control.
Jacobi has his hands on Duncan's head, controlling the position.
Jacobi is trying to control the position but Duncan postures up.

Jacobi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Jacobi looking for a guillotine here but Duncan defends easily.
Duncan postures up in Jacobi's guard and throws a big left but Jacobi blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duncan defends it easily.
Jacobi has momentary wrist control but Duncan slips an elbow through the middle.
Siggy Duncan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duncan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Duncan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jacobi throws an overhand right that lands on Duncan's shoulder, as Duncan tries to avoid the shot.
Duncan throws out a counter right but Jacobi avoids it with no problem.

That's four 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duncan!

Duncan rushes Jacobi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobi can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Duncan.
A frustrated look appears on Jacobi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jacobi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duncan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan lands an elbow inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siggy Duncan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duncan 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siggy Duncan!
Siggy Duncan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I feel blessed to be here right now!'.