PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smith
vs
Jacobs

197 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith tries to clinch up but Jacobs circles away and keeps his distance.

Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jacobs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jacobs missing with knees to the body.
Jacobs goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyson Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacobs somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.

Smith lands a big head kick that sends Jacobs tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Jacobs back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Justin Jacobs has been cut.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith tries to clinch but Jacobs moves away
and Jacobs counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith clinches but Jacobs breaks the clinch

and Jacobs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.

Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jacobs looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacobs trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Jacobs is having none of it.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobs on the ground.

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.
Jacobs throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick by Jacobs misses
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jacobs gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacobs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyson Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Jacobs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smith throws a right hand that Jacobs ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobs also avoids with ease.
Smith looks to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Jacobs's head and hops out.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith looks to clinch

and Jacobs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Jacobs advances to half guard.
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is controlling the pace.
Smith won't allow Jacobs to pass to mount.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jacobs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jacobs passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jacobs sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jacobs misses with a head shot.
Jacobs trying to control but Smith is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacobs controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Jacobs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith tries to work over Jacobs's front leg with a kick but Jacobs checks it.
Jacobs dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Jacobs's head and hops out.
Jacobs looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Jacobs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justin Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jacobs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Jacobs stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet.

Jacobs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jacobs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Jacobs!