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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JP Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John McClane is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JP Jacobs!
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, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs misses with a head kick.
McClane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jacobs's guard.
McClane throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely.
McClane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McClane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McClane throws a strike but Jacobs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McClane keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacobs wants to stand but McClane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McClane has momentary wrist control but Jacobs slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs thows a big elbow that misses.
Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacobs looking to sit in guard and control but McClane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McClane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClane wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
McClane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McClane tries for a takedown but Jacobs circles away easily
and Jacobs counters with a one-two to the body.
McClane has his takedown stuffed
and Jacobs counters with a two punch combo.
McClane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jacobs counters with a single leg into guard. McClane didn't expect that.
JP Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McClane.
McClane looks gassed!
Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacobs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacobs chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacobs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jacobs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobs is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacobs throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacobs stands up over McClane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jacobs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacobs trying to control but McClane is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McClane on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McClane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jacobs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McClane's guard now.
Jacobs passes McClane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jacobs throwing shots but McClane is blocking nicely.
Jacobs slips a nice elbow through McClane's hands, connecting with McClane's forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs thows a huge punch but McClane dodges it nicely.
Jacobs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JP Jacobs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jacobs with the ground and pound but McClane uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jacobs looking to sit in guard and control but McClane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McClane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McClane being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McClane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to control the position but McClane says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McClane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jacobs's head.
McClane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McClane is looking to take a break and control but Jacobs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McClane throwing shots but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
McClane stalling away here and it's allowed Jacobs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McClane throws a big right hand that misses.
McClane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
Jacobs wants to sweep here but McClane controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
JP Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs wants to control the pace but McClane is squirming around nicely.
McClane is working to get back to half guard.
Jacobs scoring with strikes but McClane is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jacobs trying to control but McClane is having none of it.
McClane can't escape the position.
McClane is bucking up trying to escape but Jacobs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jacobs tries to control but McClane wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jacobs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McClane is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McClane and Jacobs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The strikes coming from Jacobs are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jacobs tries to score with some ground and pound. McClane controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jacobs trying to control the position but McClane is working away.
McClane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JP Jacobs dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Jacobs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McClane 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!
McClane patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McClane trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jacobs tries to escape but McClane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McClane 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 McClane will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobs can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jacobs turns into McClane and is now in his guard.
Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! McClane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McClane manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into McClane's guard.
McClane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacobs defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scoring with punches to the head and body.
John McClane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs scoring with some ground and pound.
McClane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McClane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacobs defends it easily.
Jacobs with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but McClane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs lands a couple of elbows.
McClane looking to control.
Jacobs throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but McClane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
McClane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but McClane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McClane sprawls well initially but Jacobs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
JP Jacobs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacobs is trying to control. McClane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to JP Jacobs.
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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JP Jacobs!
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energy
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hype
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