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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kivela scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kivela passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jacobs!
Jacobs has given up his back. Will we see Kivela going for some submissions?
Jacobs wants to escape the position.
Jacobs trying to control the hands but Kivela won't let him. #SUB2#
Kivela is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jacobs is defending well though. Kivela let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Kivela is persistently looking for the submission but Jacobs is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kivela is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jacobs with him. Jacobs is trying to defend but Kivela has an arm under the chin now! Jacobs grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Kivela!
A victorious Daniel Kivela thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Johnny Jacobs stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry to the fans'.
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Event:
SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up with Beaumanoir, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes Beaumanoir against the cage but Beaumanoir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs takes one on the button.#CL#
Beaumanoir darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Beaumanoir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobss head.
Beaumanoir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beaumanoir lands a body punch. #TD2#
Jacobs pulls guard. #SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beaumanoir defends well.
Beaumanoir content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jacobs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Beaumanoir pushes his legs off easily.
Beaumanoir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beaumanoir defends well.
Beaumanoir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobs on the ground.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Beaumanoir postures up.
Beaumanoir won't allow Jacobs to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaumanoir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beaumanoir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaumanoir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacobs tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Beaumanoir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Beaumanoir postures up.
Beaumanoir looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beaumanoir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beaumanoir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beaumanoir defends well.
Beaumanoir is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jacobs controls Beaumanoir momentarily but Beaumanoir frees himself.
Beaumanoir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beaumanoir defends it easily.
Beaumanoir trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beaumanoir tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobs is retaining full guard.
Beaumanoir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Jacobs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Beaumanoir throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beaumanoir digs a good hook to Jacobs's body.
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beaumanoir avoids it really well and circles away.
Beaumanoir sizes up Jacobs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jacobs drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beaumanoir holds on and takes a little breather.
Beaumanoir continues to stall.#T1#
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beaumanoir is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Beaumanoir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beaumanoir manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Beaumanoir's guard.
Beaumanoir controlling the position.
Beaumanoir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
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.
Beaumanoir controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beaumanoir throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beaumanoir lands an overhand right.
Marc Beaumanoir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beaumanoir looks to throw the jab but Jacobs is out of range.
Beaumanoir lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs moves away from the strike by Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir scores with the left hand. Jacobs knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Beaumanoir. Beautiful body shot.
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
Marc Beaumanoir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Jacobs.#T3#
Jacobs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Beaumanoir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beaumanoir wants it to stay on the feet.
Beaumanoir just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Jacobs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beaumanoir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnny Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beaumanoir keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully. #T4#
Beaumanoir controlling Jacobs's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beaumanoir is controlling Jacobs's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beaumanoir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Jacobs stays in close to Beaumanoir's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Beaumanoir dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacobs moves forwards but Beaumanoir connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beaumanoir napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beaumanoir is looking for a sweep.
What's Beaumanoir going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jacobs wants to control but Beaumanoir is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaumanoir tries to improve position but can't.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Beaumanoir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacobs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
An elbow from Jacobs crashes against the mat.
Beaumanoir on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beaumanoir tries to get out of the position.
Beaumanoir wants to control but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beaumanoir keeps working.
A control attempt from Beaumanoir but he's now mounted!
Beaumanoir is trying to reverse the position but instead Jacobs has taken his back - oops!
Beaumanoir tries to escape the position.
Beaumanoir is keeping busy.
#T2#
Jacobs scores with punches and elbows.
Beaumanoir manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jacobs's guard. Nice work there by Beaumanoir.
Jacobs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Beaumanoir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jacobs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaumanoir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jacobs is looking to stand up but Beaumanoir isn't so interested in that idea.
Beaumanoir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beaumanoir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beaumanoir is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Beaumanoir is sitting in close to Jacobs's body. Jacobs has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Beaumanoir is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Beaumanoir is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jacobs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Jacobs!
Johnny Jacobs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 38
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Whitley motions for Jacobs to come forward. Whitley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs blocks a low kick nicely.
Collin Whitley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whitley circles away quickly and effectively.
Jacobs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A leg kick checked by Jacobs.#CL2#
Whitley has Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jacobs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whitley prevents it.
Jacobs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whitley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitley tries for a takedown but Jacobs manages to get underhooks.
Jacobs tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitley avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Whitley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Whitley.
#T1#
Whitley tries to land a leg kick but Jacobs saw it coming and moves away.
Whitley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whitley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to avoid it but Whitley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacobs to the ground. Jacobs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whitley walks away with a smile on his face. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Whitley throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Jacobs counters by moving into the clinch.
Whitley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacobs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Whitley clinches.
Jacobs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Whitley pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Whitley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitley shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into Whitley's guard.
Whitley is wriggling around but Jacobs manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs trying to control the action but Whitley is working from the bottom.
Jacobs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jacobs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whitley is staying active underneath Jacobs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whitley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacobs.
Jacobs prevents Whitley from improving his position.
Jacobs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Whitley! #T3#
Jacobs trying to control but Whitley is having none of it.
Whitley taking shots to the head.
Jacobs throws some wild stikes that Whitley manages to avoid easily.
Whitley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitley pushes Jacobs off looking to stand but Jacobs dives back in and keeps control.
Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whitley's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4##SUB#
Jacobs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacobs tries to pass to full mount but Whitley defends it.
Jacobs is keen to just control but Whitley is a slippery customer.
Jacobs thows a huge punch but Whitley dodges it nicely.
Jacobs wants to control but Whitley is keeping him busy.
Jacobs tries to stand and escape but Whitley is controlling the position.
Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whitley's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jacobs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Whitley swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Jacobs drives through and clinches with Whitley against the cage.
Whitley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whitley lands with a right to the head.
Jacobs has Whitley pressed against the cage, preventing Whitley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whitley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jacobs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jacobs manages to pull guard.
Jacobs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jacobs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Whitley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitley defends it easily.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whitley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Whitley postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it.
Whitley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitley postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it. #SUB#
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitley defends well.
Whitley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacobs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitley distracts Jacobs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Whitley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitley has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Whitley throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely. #T2#
Whitley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitley with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Whitley pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Jacobs has his foot on Whitley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitley works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitley throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Jacobs has his feet on Whitley's thighs here. He's pushed Whitley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Whitley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Jacobs!
A victorious Johnny Jacobs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Collin Whitley spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry everyone'.
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Event:
SPARTA 32
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jacobs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beaumanoir's half guard.
Beaumanoir is staying active underneath Jacobs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jacobs seems to be working for a kimura but Beaumanoir defends the submission attempt.
Jacobs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beaumanoir tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
Jacobs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Beaumanoir is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jacobs is working for a kimura but Beaumanoir is defending it quite comfortably.
Beaumanoir won't allow Jacobs to pass to mount. #T1#
Jacobs prevents Beaumanoir from improving his position.
Jacobs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beaumanoir is holding on to half guard well.
Jacobs lands with a punch from half guard.
Beaumanoir is trying to control but can't.
Beaumanoir is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beaumanoir wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Beaumanoir is working from the bottom.
Jacobs is taking a breather. Beaumanoir says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beaumanoir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beaumanoir pulls Jacobs in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacobs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jacobs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beaumanoir 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.#T3#
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Beaumanoir is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Beaumanoir rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the cage.
Beaumanoir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beaumanoir has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Beaumanoir has the dominant position.
Beaumanoir stops a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaumanoir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jacobs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir lands with a right to the head.
Beaumanoir gets underhooks to prevent Jacobs's takedown attempt.
#T4#
A short left from Beaumanoir.
Good body shot from Beaumanoir.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobss head.
Beaumanoir works on Jacobs's body with a couple of short punches.
Beaumanoir gets through Jacobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Beaumanoir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beaumanoir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beaumanoir lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Beaumanoir.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaumanoir presses Jacobs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beaumanoir lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beaumanoir.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beaumanoir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Beaumanoir dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Beaumanoir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacobs, pushing him back against the cage.
Jacobs looking to throw knees to the head but Beaumanoir is blocking nicely.
Beaumanoir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beaumanoir lands a left hand.
Beaumanoir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacobs goes for a takedown attempt but Beaumanoir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beaumanoir cracks Jacobs with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaumanoir lands a jab to the head.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beaumanoir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaumanoir cracks Jacobs on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jacobs falls backwards against the cage. Beaumanoir follows up with more strikes that drop Jacobs to his knees. Beaumanoir keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jacobs! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Beaumanoir!
A victorious Marc Beaumanoir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Johnny Jacobs was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry to the fans'.
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Event:
SPARTA 26
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Artemovich throws an off balance right hand
and Jacobs counters with a series of strikes. Artemovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Artemovich misses with a looping right.
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Artemovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacobs sprawls well. He's pushed Artemovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Artemovich defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Artemovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Artemovich looks to land a left hand but Jacobs moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Artemovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
Jacobs has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Artemovich.
Artemovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up with Artemovich, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes Artemovich against the cage but Artemovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artemovich's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Artemovich's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Artemovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artemovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Artemovich misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Artemovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jacobs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jacobs is looking for a takedown.
Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Artemovich prevents a body shot from Jacobs.
Artemovich throws a head punch that misses.
Artemovich misses with some punches.
#BC#
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Jacobs gets the takedown into side control.
Jacobs wants to stand but Artemovich has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Artemovich is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Artemovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Artemovich working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
Jacobs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Artemovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Artemovich throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jacobs escapes and throws Artemovich's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artemovich tries to bench press Jacobs off him but Jacobs keeps the position.
Jacobs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Artemovich regains half guard, as Jacobs was trying to land strikes.
Artemovich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacobs.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Artemovich is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Artemovich looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jacobs pushes past his half guard into mount!
Artemovich tries to reverse the position but Jacobs maintains control.
Jacobs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jacobs tries to control but Artemovich wriggling away.
Jacobs lands a couple of good shots and Artemovich has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Artemovich tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jacobs's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Artemovich showing good submission defense here.
Jacobs has the hooks in. Artemovich is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jacobs is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jacobs gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jacobs gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jacobs apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jacobs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Jacobs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Artemovich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacobs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacobs's back!#SUB2#
Artemovich is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jacobs knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jacobs for a finish. #SUB2#
Jacobs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Artemovich. #SUB2#
Jacobs showing good submission defense here.
Jacobs tries to escape but Artemovich has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Artemovich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1#
Jacobs is trying to get back to his feet but Artemovich has full control of the position and if anything, Jacobs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jacobs tries to escape the position.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Artemovich just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Artemovich tightening his grip on Jacobs, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Artemovich looking to break Jacobs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jacobs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Artemovich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB2#
Artemovich is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jacobs wants to control his opponent's hands but Artemovich gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Artemovich tightening his grip on Jacobs, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Jacobs right now.
#T3#
Jacobs is trying to get back to his feet but Artemovich has full control of the position and if anything, Jacobs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jacobs trying to control the hands but Artemovich breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Artemovich is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jacobs is defending well though. Artemovich let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Jacobs showing good submission defense here.
Jacobs turns into Artemovich and is now in his guard.
Artemovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Artemovich keeps moving.
Jacobs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Artemovich is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Artemovich is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jacobs rolls with it to try and escape but Artemovich cranks on the arm and Jacobs is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isayev Artemovich!
Isayev Artemovich tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Johnny Jacobs stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry to the fans'.
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Event:
SPARTA 22
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Jacobs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tor Silachai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs shoots and misses
and Tor Silachai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacobs thinking. #CL2#
Jacobs has managed to clinch.
Tor Silachai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tor Silachai scores with a shoulder strike.
Tor Silachai lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tor Silachai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jacobs is working for takedown but Tor Silachai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tongchai Tor Silachai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with an elbow over the top.
Tor Silachai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jacobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Tor Silachai on the inside.
Jacobs misses with a knee strike.
Jacobs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tor Silachai pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai lands a right hand.
Tor Silachai lands a right hand.
Tor Silachai lands an uppercut.
Tor Silachai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tor Silachai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobss head.
Tor Silachai lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Jacobs is rocked!
Jacobs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tor Silachai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tor Silachai scores with a shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tor Silachai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jacobs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tor Silachai is defending well for now.
Jacobs takes a shot to the head.
Jacobs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tor Silachai has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs is working for takedown but Tor Silachai is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Jacobs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tor Silachai digs a right hand underneath Jacobs's ribcage. Jacobs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jacobs looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai digs a right hand into Jacobs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jacobs's gas tank.
Tor Silachai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. #KD#
Tor Silachai drops Jacobs onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jacobs is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Tor Silachai finish him?
Tor Silachai lands a right hand.
Tor Silachai lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jacobs to his knees! Tor Silachai keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tongchai Tor Silachai!
In his post fight interview, Tongchai Tor Silachai started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Johnny Jacobs was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry to the fans'.
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Event:
SPARTA 19: Johnson vs. Wills
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Jab.
Still in the clinch, Jab scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jab prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnny Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Jab circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Jab - just one landing.
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab 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.
Jab keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab unleashes a big counter combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jab defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jab.#T1#
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Jab keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Jab closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs taking a breather. #BC#
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jacobs eats them both and turns towards Jab to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jacobs moves forwards but Jab connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
Jab getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jacobs.
Jab lands with a shot to the body.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Jab lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jacobs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jab.#T2#
Jab pounces like a tiger and cracks Jacobs with a vicious hook! Jacobs is down but not out! Jab follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Coach Jab!
In defeat, Johnny Jacobs stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry to the fans'.
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Event:
SPARTA 15: Smit vs. Gracie 2
Date: Feb 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs moves out of range as GnP strikes.
Jacobs tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and GnP decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs being controlled here, momentarily.
GnP throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Jacobs looking for a guillotine here but GnP defends easily.
GnP postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
GnP sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but GnP can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacobs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
GnP has momentary wrist control but Jacobs slips an elbow through the middle.
GnP is controlling Jacobs's posture.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but GnP is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs won't allow GnP to sweep him here.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but GnP is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs is looking to pass into half guard but GnP pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now GnP is in guard.#REVB##T2#
GnP scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacobs trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. GnP is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobs has momentary wrist control but GnP slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
GnP content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. GnP gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. GnP doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jacobs is tightening it up a little... GnP has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! GnP reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! GnP taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jacobs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Jacobs!
Johnny Jacobs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kivela avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Kivela shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Kivela shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Jacobs shoots in and bounces Kivela off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jacobs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kivela is breathing heavily.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kivela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kivela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kivela swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kivela working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
Kivela could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kivela is looking to sweep but instead, Jacobs has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Jacobs is trying to control. Kivela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Jacobs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jacobs lands with a punch from half guard.
Kivela is in trouble now - Jacobs has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs looking to control but Kivela is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jacobs lands a heavy elbow.
Jacobs avoids the attempt from Kivela to control.
Jacobs unloading with bombs!#T2#
Jacobs prevents Kivela from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Jacobs has hold of Kivela's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kivela manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jacobs lands a heavy elbow.
Kivela is looking to improve his position but Jacobs isn't that keen on the idea.
Jacobs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jacobs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kivela is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jacobs working Kivela over with strikes here.
Jacobs lands a big elbow.
Jacobs looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kivela covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Jacobs!
A relieved looking Johnny Jacobs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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