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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xzavier Jacobs (ranked 2560 p4p, 3532 weight class) and Sigandi Legend (ranked 300 p4p, 382 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xzavier Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigandi Legend!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacobs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Legend sprawls and moves away.
Legend shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Legend stuffs the takedown.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacobs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xzavier Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigandi Legend.
Legend shoots in for a double leg but Jacobs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Legend tries to sprawl but Jacobs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jacobs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jacobs working Legend over with strikes.
Legend is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jacobs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jacobs is looking to advance position but Legend won't allow it.
Jacobs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jacobs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jacobs controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jacobs stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Legend to get to his feet.
Jacobs darts in trying to clinch
and Legend counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Legend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Legend postures up.
Jacobs managing to control the position.
Legend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend working some strikes from top position.
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Legend loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legend has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobs pulls Legend in close to prevent any damage.
Jacobs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobs is controlling Legend's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Legend content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend postures up.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Legend's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
It looks like Xzavier Jacobs has been cut.
Legend is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.
Legend scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacobs wants to stand but Legend is controlling the position.
Legend keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
Legend lands a couple of digs.
Legend forces his way into half guard.
Jacobs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Legend scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legend.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend is thwarting Jacobs's attempts to control the position.
Jacobs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Legend scores with a couple of nice shots.
Legend wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is defending well.
Legend slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Legend.
Legend throwing shots but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Jacobs wants to control but Legend is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacobs is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Legend working Jacobs over with strikes.
Jacobs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sigandi Legend will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xzavier Jacobs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Jacobs gets caught flat footed, as Legend shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jacobs is trying to keep Legend in close.
Jacobs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Legend lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legend trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jacobs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend trying to strike off his back.
Legend avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legend trying to keep a closed guard but Jacobs is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Legend is keeping the position for now.
Legend keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs stays in close to Legend's body and controls the position.
Jacobs won't allow Legend to sweep him here.
Legend is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Jacobs stands and throws Legend's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Legend is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jacobs connects with a decent elbow.
Jacobs trying to control the position but Legend is working away.
Jacobs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Legend wants to control but Jacobs postures up.
Legend manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jacobs's best efforts.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Legend defends it well.
Jacobs trying to mount his opponent but Legend defends it.
Jacobs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throwing shots but Legend is blocking nicely.
Legend punching from the bottom.
Jacobs trying to control from half guard but Legend is working away.
Legend landing a few short strikes.
Jacobs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Legend doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacobs.
Legend punching from the bottom.
Legend tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
Legend looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacobs wants to control but Legend is keeping him busy.
Legend trying to hold on to Jacobs's head to control him but Jacobs postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Legend shoots for a takedown but Jacobs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Legend shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacobs.
Jacobs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Legend some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs lands a few punches from side control.
Legend is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jacobs in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jacobs working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xzavier Jacobs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xzavier Jacobs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legend feints the counter takedown.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Legend has his takedown stuffed
and Jacobs counters with a shoot takedown. Legend fights it but they end up in guard.
Legend striking off his back but it's not causing Jacobs any problems.
Jacobs content to stall in guard here.
Legend trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend wants to sweep but no luck.
Legend trying to strike off his back.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Legend controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Legend keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Legend manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xzavier Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legend scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jacobs sneaks out the side door and pushes Legend away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Legend manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legend.
Jacobs fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Legend tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacobs is in Legend's guard.
Xzavier Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legend keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Legend is retaining full guard.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Legend 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.
Jacobs is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jacobs trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs throws a combination that misses
and Legend counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Legend working over Jacobs with some ground and pound. Jacobs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legend.
Jacobs has his hands clasped together around Legend's back. He's all about the action.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend working the head and body with strikes.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
Legend landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacobs is refusing to be controlled, as Legend sits in half guard.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Legend scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jacobs wants to control but Legend is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xzavier Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jacobs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xzavier Jacobs!
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