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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uisce uisce beag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). uisce beag comes to the cage accompanied by Watermark by Enya. Jacobs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: WhiteRabbit-Percussion Gun. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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284 lbs
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259 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uisce uisce beag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs blocks the body kick.
uisce beag moves away from the strike by Jacobs.
Jacobs slips a jab and a cross from uisce beag.
Jacobs throws a jab when uisce beag was well out of range.
uisce beag scores with a spinning back kick!
Russell Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but uisce beag moved out of range.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but uisce beag ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from uisce beag.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
Jacobs scores with a crisp jab that stopped uisce beag in his tracks.
uisce beag rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacobs shoots in for a double leg but uisce beag sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by uisce beag.
That's one minute gone in the round.
uisce beag looks to land a body kick but Jacobs moved away.
uisce beag scores with a leg kick.
Jacobs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
uisce beag misses with a body kick.
uisce beag throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. uisce beag manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. uisce beag is keeping the position for now.
uisce beag working a defensive guard here.
uisce beag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacobs defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but uisce beag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacobs postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
uisce beag preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobs preventing the sweep.
Jacobs throwing strikes from guard but uisce beag blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now uisce beag is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs pulls uisce beag in close to prevent any damage.
uisce beag preventing the sweep.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. uisce beag is aware though and is defending well.
uisce beag 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.
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but uisce beag is one step ahead there.
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
uisce beag trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. uisce beag defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
uisce beag wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Jacobs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target.
Jab by uisce beag.
Jacobs dives in and scores a takedown into uisce beag's guard.
uisce beag is trying to control the position but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
uisce beag working a defensive guard here.
Jacobs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed uisce beag's guard.
uisce beag is trying to control but can't.
Jacobs trying to control from uisce beag's half guard. uisce beag has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
uisce beag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobs is one step ahead there.
uisce beag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacobs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jacobs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as uisce beag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
uisce beag working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
Russell Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs looking to sit in guard and control but uisce beag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
uisce beag wants to stand but Jacobs is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but uisce beag is one step ahead there.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing uisce beag from controlling successfully.
uisce beag won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. uisce beag is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. uisce beag defends it easily.
uisce beag slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacobs is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
uisce beag is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jacobs throwing strikes from guard but uisce beag blocks nicely.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs working some strikes from top position.
uisce beag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
uisce beag keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
uisce beag is trying to hold Jacobs in close to prevent damage but Jacobs has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacobs moves out of range as uisce beag strikes.
Uisce uisce beag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but uisce beag circles away.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract uisce beag.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from uisce beag.
uisce beag throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jacobs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Russell Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs jabs uisce beag to the body, keeping him at a distance.
uisce beag walks into a straight right hand from Jacobs.
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jacobs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by uisce beag.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
uisce beag throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jacobs counters with a straight right hand.
uisce beag looks for the body kick but Jacobs saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
uisce beag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Sloppy strikes from uisce beag. Those never looked like landing.
uisce beag connects with an inside leg kick.
uisce beag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Jacobs.
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
uisce beag avoids the body shot from Jacobs.
uisce beag tries to land a front kick but Jacobs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
uisce beag throws a lazy head kick
and Jacobs counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by uisce beag.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but uisce beag manages to avoid it.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
uisce beag throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jacobs.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobs misses the target.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but uisce beag is just out of range.
uisce beag tests Jacobs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
uisce beag rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
uisce beag lands a jab to Jacobs's midsection.
Jacobs shoots for a takedown but uisce beag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacobs lands with a right hand.
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by uisce beag.
uisce beag cracks a nice hook into Jacobs's ribs.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
uisce beag misses with a double jab.
Jacobs misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jacobs checks a leg kick.
Uisce uisce beag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by uisce beag.
uisce beag looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Jacobs.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
uisce beag looks for the body kick but Jacobs saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from uisce beag - that will leave a mark!
uisce beag takes a jab right on the kisser.
uisce beag avoids the body shot from Jacobs.
Uisce uisce beag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - uisce beag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
uisce beag takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Jacobs misses.
uisce beag scores with a head kick. Jacobs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
uisce beag swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs connects with a body shot that sends uisce beag's belly button to the back.
Jacobs misses the jab.
uisce beag thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent uisce beag stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jacobs cracks the inside of uisce beag's front leg.
uisce beag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with uisce beag but uisce beag pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jacobs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Jacobs!
Russell Jacobs took some time post fight to say the following; 'Like to thank my sponsors, Fifth round clothing best threads around. Like to thank the Sweat lodge and all my trainers and sparring partners best gym in NewYork'.
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energy
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hype
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