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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colby Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cash might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Here Comes the Money by Naughty by Nature. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 cm
26
169 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
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175 cm
35
155 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colby Cash! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Jacobs! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cash pushes Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch. Jacobs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch. Jacobs blocking some punches.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cash has Jacobs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jacobs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jacobs stalling in the clinch but Cash improves position. Cash working aggressively here.
Cash misses with a hook from the clinch. Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jacobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cash. Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cash paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jacobs has closed the distance and engaged Cash in a clinch.
Jacobs misses with a punch to the body.
Cash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cash stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacobs stalling in the clinch.
Cash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobs's efforts to push away. Cash struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacobs controls his hands.
Cash lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jacobs is trying to break free. Jacobs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cash avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Cash is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jacobs looks for a takedown but Cash sprawls well. Cash is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up with Cash, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes Cash against the cage but Cash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Cash moves away and avoids it. Jacobs looks to throw a body kick and Cash counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Cash lands a hook that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. A short right from Cash on the inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cash working aggressively here.
A short left from Cash. Cash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cash wants to clinch and Jacobs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jacobs. Cash wants a takedown.
Cash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cash lands a hook that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs gets a takedown into half guard. Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cash's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cash is staying active underneath Jacobs, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Jacobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacobs. Cash wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Cash is defending well. Jacobs is working for a submission of some sort.
Jacobs seems to be working for a kimura but Cash defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time. Cash makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cash. Jacobs stands up from Cash's guard - Jacobs perhaps looking for a knockout. Cash 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. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jacobs moves into the clinch successfully.
Cash working aggressively here.
Jacobs stalling in the clinch but Cash improves position. Cash lands with a short head shot on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Jacobs will probably get the nod. That's time! Cash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cash wants to clinch and Jacobs counters with a stiff right hand. Cash lands a jab to the nose. Jacobs cracks Cash with an open hand slap. A shot to the body from Jacobs misses and Cash counters by moving into the clinch. Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cash misses with a hook from the clinch. Jacobs tries to circle away but Cash has him pinned against the cage. Cash misses with the head strike.
Cash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards. Cash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cash wants the takedown. Jacobs is fighting it off but Cash persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jacobs's guard against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Jacobs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacobs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cash's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jacobs throwing strikes from guard but Cash blocks nicely. Jacobs wants to control from the top but Cash keeps moving. Cash is trying to keep Jacobs in close.
Jacobs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Jacobs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Cash looking for a sweep. Not yet Cash, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jacobs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cash is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jacobs, into his guard. Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jacobs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jacobs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cash. Jacobs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jacobs throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jacobs wants to stand and escape but Cash is having none of it. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacobs is on top in guard.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Cash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobs manages to get himself to full guard.
Jacobs trying to control the position.
Cash wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position. Jacobs has his foot on Cash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cash works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cash throws an elbow that misses. Jacobs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cash's guard. Nice move by Jacobs! Jacobs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cash works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jacobs preventing the sweep. Jacobs lands a couple of elbows. Jacobs stopping the sweep attempt from Cash. Cash has his foot on Jacobs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacobs works his way back into a safe position though. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Cash keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Jacobs will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jacobs drives through with a takedown into Cash's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Jacobs trying to control but Cash is working from the bottom. Cash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cash tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cash is controlling Jacobs's posture. Jacobs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jacobs wants to control from the top but Cash keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Cash bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacobs's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cash has a takedown stuffed. Cash gets caught flat footed, as Jacobs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Cash keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacobs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cash keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass. Jacobs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cash's head. Cash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cash keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully. Colby Cash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jacobs looking to pass the guard. Jacobs has gone for a leg lock! Cash slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jacobs's guard. Cash is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. 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! Cash controls from within his opponent's guard. Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cash stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Cash landing some decent shots from guard. Cash wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving. Cash is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there. Cash passes easily into side control. Nice work. Jacobs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Jacobs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Cash throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cash throws a big right hand that misses. Cash throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely. Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cash looking to pass the guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jacobs throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cash is aware though and is defending well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Cash pushes his legs off easily.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cash with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight! Ryan Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jacobs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Jacobs! Ryan Jacobs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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