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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles LaFontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles LaFontier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFontier moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
Jacobs lands the left hand.
LaFontier is looking to clinch.
Jacobs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jacobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacobs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaFontier.
LaFontier thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for LaFontier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaFontier drives through and clinches with Jacobs against the cage.
Jacobs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jacobs wants to stall.
Jacobs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LaFontier after a bit of a struggle.
LaFontier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobs's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on LaFontier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
LaFontier lands with a light punch inside.
Jacobs wants a takedown.
Jacobs tries to circle away but LaFontier has him pinned against the cage.
LaFontier tries a body shot but Jacobs blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs is looking to control LaFontier's arms but LaFontier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jacobs has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs.
LaFontier is pressed up against the cage. Jacobs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LaFontier down to the mat. LaFontier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Charles LaFontier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jacobs.
Jacobs tests LaFontier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacobs scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for LaFontier. That snapped Jacobs's head back.
LaFontier lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobs seems unphased.
Charles LaFontier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFontier tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LaFontier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jacobs at a distance.
LaFontier throws a low kick but Jacobs avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaFontier blocks a low kick nicely.
LaFontier blocks the body kick.
LaFontier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by LaFontier.
LaFontier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaFontier defending well as Jacobs loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
LaFontier has closed the distance and engaged Jacobs in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
A short right from LaFontier on the inside.
Jacobs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacobs wants to break free but LaFontier has control.
A short right from Jacobs on the inside.
Jacobs struggles to land a body shot inside as LaFontier controls his hands.
LaFontier swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but LaFontier manages to get underhooks.
LaFontier effectively controlling the action here.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacobs scores with a hook to the body.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs's jab looks to have found its range, popping LaFontier under the eye.
Jacobs misses with a kick to the body
enabling LaFontier to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jacobs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaFontier.
A clash of legs there as Jacobs blocks the low kick.
LaFontier misses with an uppercut. Jacobs saw that one coming.
Jacobs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LaFontier is able to avoid easily.
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but LaFontier slips the punch.
LaFontier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LaFontier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LaFontier rushes Jacobs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LaFontier is pushing Jacobs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from LaFontier.
Jacobs misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaFontier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from LaFontier fails to land.
LaFontier tries to stall but Jacobs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but LaFontier is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from LaFontier - that landed with a thud.
LaFontier taking a breather.
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by LaFontier.
LaFontier lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobs seems unphased.
LaFontier closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from LaFontier.
LaFontier gets through Jacobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LaFontier lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaFontier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaFontier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jacobs prevents a body shot from LaFontier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by LaFontier.
LaFontier misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaFontier lands with a left to the head.
LaFontier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jacobs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles LaFontier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LaFontier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
LaFontier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LaFontier tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jacobs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFontier keeping control of the position.
LaFontier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for LaFontier.
LaFontier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LaFontier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaFontier is controlling Jacobs's posture.
Jacobs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but LaFontier keeps moving.
LaFontier wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Charles LaFontier.
LaFontier tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
LaFontier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
LaFontier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jacobs throws a big shot that misses.
LaFontier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaFontier wants to clinch up but Jacobs keeps it at a distance.
LaFontier scores with a leg kick.
LaFontier loads up on a big right hand but Jacobs slips the punch.
Jacobs dodges the punch combination from LaFontier.
LaFontier throws a lazy right hand but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacobs throws a low kick, looking for LaFontier's leg but LaFontier calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier is looking to clinch.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaFontier.
Jacobs dips to his left and cracks LaFontier with an uppercut!
Jacobs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaFontier scores with a jab to the head.
LaFontier throws a hook to the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaFontier swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Charles LaFontier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LaFontier defends it nicely.
Jacobs connects with a solid leg kick.
LaFontier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from LaFontier misses the target.
LaFontier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jacobs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaFontier.
LaFontier tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Jacobs.
LaFontier doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Charles LaFontier is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacobs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jacobs checks a low kick from LaFontier.
LaFontier catches Jacobs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
LaFontier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jacobs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacobs moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobs takes one on the button.
LaFontier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from LaFontier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFontier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LaFontier throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
Jacobs throws a hook but LaFontier avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice jab there from LaFontier.
The fight stays on the outside here - LaFontier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaFontier misses with a straight left.
Jacobs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jacobs slips under a jab from LaFontier.
LaFontier misses with a straight right.
LaFontier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacobs on the side of the head.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that LaFontier avoids nicely.
LaFontier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
LaFontier misses with an uppercut. Jacobs saw that one coming.
LaFontier forces Jacobs back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from LaFontier fails to land.
LaFontier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on LaFontier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles LaFontier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
LaFontier tries to clinch up.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LaFontier ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
LaFontier blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by LaFontier.
LaFontier throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
LaFontier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacobs on the side of the head.
LaFontier is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
LaFontier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
LaFontier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LaFontier tries to score with a low kick but Jacobs moves his leg out of the way.
Jacobs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacobs takes a swing at LaFontier's ribcage but misses.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown. LaFontier tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LaFontier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LaFontier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFontier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jacobs if he has to take too many more of those.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
LaFontier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jacobs slips under a jab from LaFontier.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacobs.
LaFontier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaFontier.
LaFontier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacobs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LaFontier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs defending well as LaFontier loads up on a big left hand.
LaFontier tries to score with a low kick but Jacobs moves his leg out of the way.
Jacobs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LaFontier throws a leg kick that misses.
LaFontier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs throws the kick towards the body but LaFontier avoids it.
LaFontier takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Jacobs throws a low kick but it's checked well by LaFontier.
Jacobs misses with a kick to the body.
LaFontier lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs needs to keep his hands up - LaFontier had a free shot at his head there.
LaFontier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaFontier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jacobs.
LaFontier throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.
LaFontier misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
LaFontier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
LaFontier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jacobs misses with a body kick.
LaFontier throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.
LaFontier lands a leg kick that knocks Jacobs off balance momentarily.
LaFontier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacobs throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier misses with a straight left.
Jacobs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
LaFontier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobs.
LaFontier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacobs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LaFontier throws a hook but Jacobs blocks it.
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaFontier.
Jacobs throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by LaFontier.
Tyson Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaFontier tries a head kick but it misses.
LaFontier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jacobs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
LaFontier clinches.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but LaFontier is controlling him.
LaFontier pushes Jacobs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFontier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobs trying to stall but LaFontier improves his position.
Jacobs wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from LaFontier on the inside.
Jacobs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LaFontier backwards.
LaFontier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacobs misses with a punch on the inside.
LaFontier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
LaFontier clinches with his opponent.
LaFontier stalling in the clinch but Jacobs improves position.
Jacobs has LaFontier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LaFontier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LaFontier tries to work over Jacobs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs working aggressively here.
LaFontier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LaFontier lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaFontier lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaFontier lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from LaFontier.
LaFontier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
LaFontier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles LaFontier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LaFontier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles LaFontier!
After the fight, Charles LaFontier was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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