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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xzavier Jacobs (ranked 2430 p4p, 3336 weight class) and Jump Nelson (ranked 287 p4p, 379 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
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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 4 - 1 - 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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jump Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jacobs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacobs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jacobs won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs throws an elbow that misses. Nelson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jacobs's guard. Nice move by Nelson!
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jacobs tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacobs missing with punches from the bottom.
Jacobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacobs manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nelson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jacobs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jacobs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nelson pulls guard.
Jacobs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Jacobs passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jacobs scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jacobs is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lands a big elbow.
Nelson looks winded!
Jacobs looking for a guillotine from mount but Nelson is having none of it.
Jacobs lands a big shot there that rocks Nelson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jacobs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Jacobs putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jacobs looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jacobs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jacobs landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nelson?
Nelson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jacobs.
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jacobs is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nelson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nelson!
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xzavier Jacobs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up with Jacobs, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes Jacobs against the cage but Jacobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xzavier Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson has a closed guard, preventing Jacobs from standing up.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Jacobs postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jacobs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jacobs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nelson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jacobs, into his guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Jacobs working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
Xzavier Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nelson won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.
Nelson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jacobs dives on top into guard.
Nelson looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacobs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Jacobs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jacobs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Jacobs landing with the ground and pound.
Jacobs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jacobs working some strikes from top position.
Jacobs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacobs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacobs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jacobs with a nice head shot there.
Jacobs with a nice head shot there.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Jacobs working some strikes from top position.
Jacobs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs landing some decent shots from guard.
Nelson is rocked!
Nelson working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xzavier Jacobs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jacobs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nelson did well to prevent Jacobs getting side control.
Jacobs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacobs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs content to stall in guard here.
Jacobs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobs postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Jacobs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs working some strikes from top position.
Nelson controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Jacobs distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Jacobs content to stall in guard here.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Jacobs pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jacobs cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Jacobs wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacobs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacobs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jacobs content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jacobs postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Jacobs landing with the ground and pound.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jump Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xzavier Jacobs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Xzavier Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jacobs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xzavier Jacobs!
Post fight, an emotional Xzavier Jacobs said 'Thanks for giving me this opportunity Billy bobit before I fight for the title I'll give someone else the chance I want to improve my resume and fight jump Nelson first if that is fine WHO WANTS TO SEE THAT if he wins his fight'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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