PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Happy Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horatio Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs has chosen Guns In the Sky - INXS as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Day
vs
Jacobs

178 cm
29
164 lbs
23 - 12 - 1

179 cm
29
160 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horatio Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Day swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Day scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Day moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
Jacobs misses with a double jab.
Day lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobs seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Day misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Day.
Happy Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Day tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jacobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Day moves forwards but Jacobs connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Day darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Day tries to work over Jacobs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Day.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Day keeps control of Jacobs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacobs controls his hands.
Day prevents Jacobs from breaking the clinch.
Jacobs can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
A short right from Day.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Jacobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacobs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Day lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jacobs presses Day against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Jacobs as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day tries a body shot but Jacobs blocks it.

Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Happy Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day moves away from the strike by Jacobs.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Day punishes Jacobs's body with a nice straight punch.
Day misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Jacobs does no damage.
Jacobs blocks the body kick.
Jacobs with a hook.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.

Day moves into the clinch.
Day lands a right hand.

Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Day has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacobs finds it's way round the side to connect with Day's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Jacobs.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Day.
Jacobs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jacobs lands with an uppercut that bounces Day off the cage and back into range.
Day lands a head kick!
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jacobs throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Day is looking to wear down Jacobs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jacobs slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Day throws a right hand that Jacobs ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobs also avoids with ease.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacobs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day moves out of range of the leg kick from Jacobs.
Jacobs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Day checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jacobs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Jacobs tenderised Day's leg. Day is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Day.
Day lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Day cracks Jacobs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobs tries to move into range but Day moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day thuds a left hand into Jacobs's body.
Nice cross by Jacobs.
Jacobs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
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 Happy Day will probably get the nod.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Day throws a body punch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Day misses with a head kick.
Jacobs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Day's head backwards.
Day tests Jacobs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jacobs just misses with a punch to the body.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobs lands a jab to the nose.
Jacobs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Day goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Day works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Day lands a right hook to the body.
Day thuds his right hand into Jacobs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Day lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobs's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Jacobs slips under a jab from Day.
Jacobs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Day cracks Jacobs with an open hand slap.
Jacobs just misses with a punch to the body.
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Day blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
Day digs a good body shot into Jacobs's ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Day shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Day ducked under it nicely.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Day misses
and Jacobs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Jacobs.
A left lands for Day.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs cracks Day with a good jab.
Day thumps Jacobs with a low kick.
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacobs under the eye.
Jacobs moves out of range as Day strikes.
Day lands with a kick to the ribs.
Day staying out of range there.
Day throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Day tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Day blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
Day throws a body kick that misses.
Day ducks right into an uppercut from Jacobs.
A head kick misses from Day.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
Day connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Day clinches up with Jacobs and pushes him back against the cage.

Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jacobs counters with a shoot takedown. Day fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs wants to stand but Day is controlling his posture from full guard.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacobs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Day is keeping the position for now.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Jacobs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Day manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jacobs has Day in his guard.
Day stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Horatio Jacobs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jacobs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick there by Jacobs.
Day looks to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jacobs tries to land a front kick but Day steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacobs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Day cracks Jacobs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacobs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Jacobs scores with a sloppy right hand. Day should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jacobs.
Horrible takedown by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Day which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs cracks Day with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Day 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Day wants to clinch
and Jacobs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacobs misses with a looping left.
Day catches Jacobs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Day tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Day gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Day.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Jacobs lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day lands a body punch.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobs can't break the clinch.
Day prevents Jacobs from breaking the clinch.

Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Day throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Day tries to clinch but Jacobs moves away
letting Jacobs counter with a right hand.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Day has closed the distance and engaged Jacobs in a clinch.
Jacobs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Day lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from Day.
A right handed body shot lands from Jacobs.
Day working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Day lands a shoulder strike.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day digs a right hand underneath Jacobs's ribcage. Jacobs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch but Day keeps him there for the moment.
Jacobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacobs controls his hands.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day lands a shot to the body.
Jacobs misses with some punches.
Day keeps control of Jacobs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Day lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Day lands with a right to the head.
Day lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Jacobs is trying to push Day away but Day has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs.
Jacobs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Jacobs tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
Jacobs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Day.
Happy Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jacobs wants to break free but Day has control.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Jacobs controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Day.
Good body shot from Day.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Day lands a right hand.
Day lands a nice uppercut.
Day presses Jacobs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Day lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Happy Day showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Day has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Day!