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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robby Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Nott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Nott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robby Jacobson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Nott! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nott has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nott.
Jacobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Nott has double underhooks. Nott successfully pulls guard.
Jacobson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Nott striking off his back, scoring a few points. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nott keeping moving, preventing Jacobson from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nott striking from the bottom here. Nott throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jacobson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nott is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Jacobson tries to circle away but Nott has him pinned against the cage. Jacobson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nott keeps control of Jacobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nott keeps control of Jacobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Robby Jacobson has been cut. A knee to the head by Nott.
Nott jumps into guard, dragging Jacobson to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacobson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nott throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nott keeping moving, preventing Jacobson from controlling successfully. Jacobson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Nott striking from the bottom here. Jacobson throws a big right hand that misses. Jacobson trying to control but Nott is working from the bottom. Jacobson throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jacobson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jacobson missing with a left hand there. Nott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nott has managed to clinch.
Jacobson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nott landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jacobson working hard to break the clinch. Jacobson working hard to break the clinch. Nott lands a right hand. Jacobson is breathing heavily. Nott scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jacobson managing to block the knees to the body from Nott.
Jacobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Nott won't allow it.
Nott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jacobson.
Nott looking to throw knees to the head but Jacobson is blocking nicely.
Nott creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jacobson's defenses. Nott lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Jacobson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jacobson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nott turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nott manages to end up in side control. Jacobson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Nott working the ground and pound from side control. Nott cracks Jacobson with an elbow. That is naaassty. Nott working the ground and pound from side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jacobson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Nott working Jacobson over with strikes. Well, if Nott 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nott lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jacobson is looking to escape. Jacobson has hold of Nott's hands but Nott slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. 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. Nott connects with a nice short shot to Jacobson's temple. Nott scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jacobson tries to kick Nott off but Nott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Nott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jacobson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jacobson tries to kick Nott off but Nott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Nott winds up and cracks Jacobson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Nott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobson tries to kick Nott off but Nott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Jacobson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nott manages to move to mount!
A nice elbow there by Nott. Jacobson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Jacobson is trying to escape the mount.
Jacobson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Jacobson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Nott. Jacobson tries to lock up and control but Nott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nott landing punches. Nott looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Nott lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Nott dominated that round. The cut man is working on Robby Jacobson's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jacobson throws a head kick but Nott moves out of range.
Jacobson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacobson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A head kick misses from Jacobson. Jacobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nott gets a takedown into half guard. Nott working over Jacobson with some ground and pound. Jacobson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Jacobson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Nott there. Jacobson is trying to get back to full guard. Nott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jacobson taking some punishment here, with Nott in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacobson wants to get back to his feet. Jacobson tries to roll over but Nott keeps him under control. Aaron Nott has got the better of the ground game so far. Nott working Jacobson over with strikes. Nott slips a nice elbow through Jacobson's hands, connecting with Jacobson's forehead. Nott scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jacobson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nott has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Nott dominating with strikes here. Nott cracks Jacobson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jacobson regains half guard. Nott prevents Jacobson from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jacobson is looking to control Nott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobson avoid being mounted? Jacobson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nott decides to stand up. Jacobson swings for the body but Nott moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jacobson. Nott closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jacobson to the mat! Jacobson manages to get full guard. Jacobson is trying to control the position but Nott postures up. Jacobson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nott wants to control from the top but Jacobson keeps moving. Nott prevents Jacobson from getting back to his feet. Nott scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Jacobson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jacobson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nott. Nice shot by Jacobson. Danga de danga de dang - Nott scores with a four punch combination! Nott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacobson finds it's way round the side to connect with Nott's head. Jacobson lands a head kick!
Nott clinches. Jacobson tries to break free but Nott pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nott keeps control of Jacobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nott scores with a shoulder strike. Jacobson is trying to force a seperation but Nott has the dominant position. Nott wants the takedown. Jacobson is fighting it off but Nott persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jacobson's guard against the cage. Nott throwing strikes from guard but Jacobson blocks nicely. Nott won't allow Jacobson to sweep him here. Nott stops Jacobson from standing up. Nott scoring with some ground and pound. Jacobson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nott is one step ahead there. Nott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Nott wants to pass the guard but Jacobson is keeping the position. Jacobson wants to stand but Nott is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Nott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Robby Jacobson's cut. That's time! Jacobson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jacobson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobson goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Jacobson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The crowd cheers as Jacobson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nott doesn't seem phased though. Jacobson with a lazy takedown attempt and Nott counters by moving into the clinch. Nott comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A right handed body shot lands from Nott.
Nott misses with a knee strike.
Jacobson tries to circle away but Nott has him pinned against the cage. Jacobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nott lands a body punch in the clinch. Nott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nott clinches up with Jacobson and pushes him back against the cage. Nott lands an elbow inside. A right hook to the body lands for Nott.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nott has clasped his hands together around Jacobson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Jacobson is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacobson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Nott looks up at the clock and then as Jacobson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nott smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jacobson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Nott taking a breather here. Jacobson pushes Nott away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nott gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Jacobson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jacobson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nott connects with a decent elbow. Nott landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Nott cracks Jacobson with a big elbow. Nott scores with a couple of short elbows. Jacobson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Robby Jacobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Nott working away. Nott working the body and head with strikes. Nott scores with punches from side control. Jacobson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Nott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jacobson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nott doesn't seem bothered though. Jacobson with a jab. Nott misses with a head kick.
Jacobson throws a head kick that misses. Jacobson throws a lazy head kick and Nott counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Nott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobson's efforts to push away. Nott is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Jacobson working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jacobson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jacobson wants to break free but Nott has control.
Nott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nott prevents Jacobson from breaking the clinch. Jacobson is trying to force a seperation but Nott has the dominant position. Nott has Jacobson pressed against the cage, preventing Jacobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jacobson can't break the clinch.
Nott landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jacobson is trying to break free. Jacobson is trying to break the clinch but Nott is controlling him. Jacobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Nott has double underhooks. Jacobson can't break the clinch.
Nott lands an elbow inside that Jacobson shrugs off. Nott lands an elbow inside that Jacobson shrugs off. Nott keeps control of Jacobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jacobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Nott has double underhooks. Nott lands an elbow inside.
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. Jacobson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nott trying to land knees to the body.
Nott blocks an elbow strike. Jacobson can't break the clinch.
Jacobson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jacobson wants to break free but Nott has control.
Nott gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Nott trying to land knees to the body.
Nott lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jacobson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Jacobson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nott works on Jacobson's body with a couple of short punches. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nott obliges. Jacobson takes a knee to the side of the body. Jacobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Nott has double underhooks. Nott pushes Jacobson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jacobson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Aaron Nott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jacobson tries to work over Nott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jacobson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight! Aaron Nott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Nott winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Nott!
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
61% |
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