PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Funk Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Earl Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funk Sinatra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sinatra
vs
Earl Jacobson

185 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
24
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

[CBK] LEGAL HIGHS - AJFC ↑ DOUBLE 160Q *

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Funk Sinatra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Earl Jacobson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jacobson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sinatra was covering up waiting for the punch and Jacobson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jacobson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jacobson passes into half guard.

Jacobson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sinatra trying to control but Jacobson postures up.

Jacobson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sinatra has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sinatra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobson pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinatra is looking to improve his position.
Jacobson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Jacobson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sinatra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jacobson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacobson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jacobson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sinatra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sinatra is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacobson controlling the pace.
Sinatra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacobson is working away from the top position though.
Jacobson controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jacobson stands and throws Sinatra's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Jacobson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Jacobson is trying to get an arm triangle but Sinatra is defending well.

Jacobson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacobson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sinatra has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jacobson is looking to take a break and control but Sinatra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jacobson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sinatra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Earl Jacobson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jacobson defending well as Sinatra loads up on a big left hand.
Sinatra looks to land a combination but Jacobson avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Jacobson.
James Earl Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle, before Jacobson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sinatra's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jacobson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). James Earl Jacobson!