PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oitink Itch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Jacoboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacoboni has chosen Enter the Sandman as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Itch
vs
Jacoboni

177 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oitink Itch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobias Jacoboni!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacoboni as he avoids it easily.
Jacoboni blocks a jab.
No luck for Itch with that takedown attempt.

Itch looking to score a takedown here. Jacoboni is defending well but Itch drives through and ends up in Jacoboni's guard.
Itch trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacoboni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacoboni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Itch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jacoboni working a defensive guard here.
Itch wants to pass the guard but Jacoboni is keeping the position.
Itch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Oitink Itch.
Jacoboni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacoboni wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oitink Itch. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacoboni. Itch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itch tries to clinch but Jacoboni moves out of range.
Jacoboni cracks Itch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oitink Itch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacoboni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Itch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jacoboni counters with a straight right hand.
Itch tries for a takedown but Jacoboni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Itch takes a swing at Jacoboni's ribcage but misses.
Jacoboni stuffs the takedown attempt from Itch. Itch gets slowly back to his feet.
Itch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jacoboni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Itch moves away from the strike by Jacoboni.
Itch fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacoboni stuffs the takedown.
Itch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacoboni.
Itch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacoboni avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Jacoboni.
Jacoboni throws a hook to the side of Itch's head but Itch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Jacoboni gets caught flat footed, as Itch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacoboni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itch wants to pass the guard but Jacoboni is keeping the position.
Itch is working hard here to advance position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Itch with that takedown attempt.
Itch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacoboni manages to avoid it.
Itch dives in and grabs Jacoboni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacoboni pushes down on Itch's head and hops out.
Tobias Jacoboni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itch fails with a takedown attempt.
Itch shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacoboni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Itch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacoboni as he jumps to the side.
Jacoboni digs a good body shot into Itch's ribs.
Jacoboni lands a jab to the head.
Itch fails to land the takedown.
Itch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Itch checks the leg kick nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacoboni jabs Itch right on the nose. Itch blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itch fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oitink Itch dominated that round.
That's time! Itch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Itch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Itch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacoboni is fending him off so far but Itch persists. Nope, Jacoboni circles away and we're back to standing.

Itch moves into the clinch successfully.
Jacoboni working aggressively here.
Itch wants a takedown.
Jacoboni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Itch struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacoboni controls his hands.
Itch tries for a takedown but Jacoboni manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oitink Itch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itch stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jacoboni gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jacoboni has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short uppercut from Jacoboni.
Itch can't get the takedown.
Itch tries a body shot but Jacoboni blocks it.
Itch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jacoboni just stands there and leans against the cage.
Itch avoids the elbow strike from Jacoboni, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacoboni lands an uppercut.
Itch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Itch misses with some punches.
Jacoboni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Itch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jacoboni pulls his leg out and moves away.
Itch tries to clinch but Jacoboni is having none of it.
Itch tries to clinch but Jacoboni is having none of it.
Itch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itch shoots for a takedown but Jacoboni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacoboni dips to his left and cracks Itch with an uppercut!
Itch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacoboni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Itch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacoboni sprawls well. Jacoboni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Itch gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacoboni cracks Itch with a good jab.
Jacoboni's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jacoboni duly obliges.
Jacoboni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Itch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacoboni to score with a decent uppercut.
Itch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jacoboni leaves Itch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tobias Jacoboni seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacoboni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Itch in his tracks.
Itch walks into a straight right hand from Jacoboni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Itch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacoboni moves away.
Itch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacoboni as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacoboni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Itch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacoboni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jacoboni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacoboni lands with a shot to the body.
Jacoboni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Jacoboni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Itch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacoboni throws a body punch but Itch moves out of range.
Jacoboni swats away the attempt to clinch by Itch.
Itch tries to clinch up.
Itch throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacoboni.
Jacoboni sizes up Itch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Itch misses with a low kick.
Itch fails with the takedown.
Itch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jacoboni checks a low kick from Itch.
Itch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacoboni swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itch slips under a jab from Jacoboni.
Itch shoots for a takedown but Jacoboni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oitink Itch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Jacoboni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacoboni.
Itch looks for a takedown but Jacoboni sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Itch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Itch ducks right into an uppercut from Jacoboni.
Itch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacoboni defends it nicely.
Jacoboni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Itch at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Itch.
Itch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacoboni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacoboni looks to land a combination. Itch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice jab there from Jacoboni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacoboni swings for the body but Itch moves out of range.
Itch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacoboni tries to avoid it but Itch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacoboni to the ground. Jacoboni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Itch dives in and grabs Jacoboni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacoboni pushes down on Itch's head and hops out.
Jacoboni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jacoboni stuffs the takedown attempt from Itch. Itch gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacoboni connects with a looping right hand.
Itch shoots in for a double leg but Jacoboni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacoboni throws a low kick but Itch moves out of range easily.
Jacoboni lands a right hook to the body.
Jacoboni scores with a jab.
Itch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacoboni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jacoboni, as that shot connected.
Jacoboni lands a nice hook to Itch's body. Itch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Itch defending well as Jacoboni loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacoboni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Itch shoots in for a double leg but Jacoboni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacoboni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Itch misses with a right hand
and Jacoboni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacoboni as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itch checks a leg kick nicely.
Itch fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Jacoboni.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Jacoboni.
Itch looks for a takedown but Jacoboni sprawls well.
Jacoboni leaves Itch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jacoboni misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Jacoboni. No joy for Itch on that attempt.
Itch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jacoboni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Jacoboni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jacoboni 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Jacoboni!