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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pol Cuaresma Iiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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140 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs clinches up against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Cuaresma Iiii has the dominant position.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Cuaresma Iiii has the dominant position.
Jacobs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jacobs can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Jacobs to work.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacobs gets a double leg takedown into Cuaresma Iiii's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jacobs won't allow Cuaresma Iiii to sweep him here.
Cuaresma Iiii looking to control.
Cuaresma Iiii has his hands on Jacobs's head, controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cuaresma Iiii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacobs wanted to stand there but Cuaresma Iiii had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii pushes Jacobs off and gets back to his feet.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body punch.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Cuaresma Iiii has the dominant position.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Cuaresma Iiii moves out of range.
Jacobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the cage.
Jacobs is trying to stall.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobs's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Jacobs controls the action.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Cuaresma Iiii which made him look bad.
Jacobs has closed the distance and engaged Cuaresma Iiii in a clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacobs is looking to control Cuaresma Iiii's arms but Cuaresma Iiii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jacobs has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Jacobs blocks it.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Jacobs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs slowing the pace effectively.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cuaresma Iiii sprawls well. Cuaresma Iiii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up but Jacobs circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacobs scores with a sloppy right hand. Cuaresma Iiii should have avoided that one.
Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Cuaresma Iiii avoids them all with ease.
Jacobs clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Jacobs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jacobs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jacobs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii prevents Jacobs from breaking the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Jacobs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cuaresma Iiii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jacobs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii working aggressively here.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Cuaresma Iiii has Jacobs pressed against the cage, preventing Jacobs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii as the two fighters clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short shot to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs.
Jacobs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jacobs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs gets a clinch.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Jacobs prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Jacobs can't break the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to stall.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Cuaresma Iiii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cuaresma Iiii swinging wildly here.
Jacobs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cuaresma Iiii pinned against the cage. Cuaresma Iiii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacobs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jacobs instigates a clinch.
Jacobs stalling in the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii improves position.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cuaresma Iiii but Cuaresma Iiii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Jacobs.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs clinches up with Cuaresma Iiii and pushes him back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobs lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cuaresma Iiii circles away quickly and effectively.
Cuaresma Iiii clinches.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs tries to break the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii is controlling the position.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii is controlling him.
A short right from Cuaresma Iiii.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii.
Jacobs tries to break the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii is controlling the position.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a shoulder strike.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Jacobs avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacobs trying to stall but Cuaresma Iiii improves his position.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Jacobs stalling the fight.
Jacobs prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii lands an uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobs's elbow.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs has closed the distance and engaged Cuaresma Iiii in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii has Jacobs pressed against the cage, preventing Jacobs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacobs looking to stall.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a left hand.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacobs is looking to control Cuaresma Iiii's arms but Cuaresma Iiii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jacobs has his back to the cage.
Jacobs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuaresma Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Jacobs blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Jacobs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jacobs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cuaresma Iiii walks into a left hand.
Jacobs looks for a takedown but Cuaresma Iiii sprawls well.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Cuaresma Iiii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Jacobs swinging wildly here.
Jacobs misses with the combination.
Cuaresma Iiii clinches with his opponent.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jacobs stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cuaresma Iiii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Jacobs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacobs prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cuaresma Iiii as Jacobs tries to tie him up.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up.
Jacobs moves into range and clinches up with Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cuaresma Iiii on the inside.
Jacobs takes a shot to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacobs prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuaresma Iiii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobs's elbow.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacobs controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii has double underhooks.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jacobs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Cuaresma Iiii avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cuaresma Iiii pinned against the cage. Cuaresma Iiii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacobs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cuaresma Iiii tries to avoid it but Jacobs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cuaresma Iiii to the ground. Cuaresma Iiii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up
and Jacobs counters with a left and a right that stings Cuaresma Iiii.
A jab from Jacobs does it's job there.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Jacobs can't break the clinch.
Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacobs controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Cuaresma Iiii has the dominant position.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Jacobs avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii presses Jacobs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacobs controls his hands.
Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii has double underhooks.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
Jacobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Cuaresma Iiii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii cracks Jacobs with a nice body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Jacobs controls the action.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Cuaresma Iiii has the dominant position.
Cuaresma Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii is controlling him.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacobs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Jacobs is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jacobs wants to break free but Cuaresma Iiii has control.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Jacobs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jacobs tries to break free but Cuaresma Iiii pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cuaresma Iiii.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Jacobs controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Jacobs avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back 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!
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Jacobs avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jacobs wants to get back to striking at distance but Cuaresma Iiii won't allow it.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacobs prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cuaresma Iiii as Jacobs tries to tie him up.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Jacobs avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacobs controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to stall.
Jacobs is trying to break free.
Jacobs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
Cuaresma Iiii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Cuaresma Iiii takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
A shot in the inside from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobs's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii pushes Jacobs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Jacobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to push Cuaresma Iiii away but Cuaresma Iiii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jacobs is looking to control Cuaresma Iiii's arms but Cuaresma Iiii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jacobs has his back to the cage.
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!
Cuaresma Iiii has Jacobs pressed against the cage, preventing Jacobs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cuaresma Iiii presses Jacobs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jacobs wants to break free but Cuaresma Iiii has control.
Jacobs wants to break free but Cuaresma Iiii has control.
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 Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
Jacobs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii had his way with Peter Jacobs in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jacobs misses with a wild combination.
Jacobs closes the distance and pushes Cuaresma Iiii back into the cage.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Jacobs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobs's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Jacobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jacobs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuaresma Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs wants to get back to striking at distance but Cuaresma Iiii won't allow it.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Jacobs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jacobs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii prevents Jacobs from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobs's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuaresma Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs wants to get back to striking at distance but Cuaresma Iiii won't allow it.
Jacobs is trying to break free.
Jacobs is looking to break free of the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii has double underhooks.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacobs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuaresma Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cuaresma Iiii as Jacobs tries to tie him up.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs wants to break free but Cuaresma Iiii has control.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Jacobs blocks it.
Jacobs tries to break free but Cuaresma Iiii pushes him back against the cage.
Jacobs effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
Cuaresma Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuaresma Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cuaresma Iiii is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs.
Cuaresma Iiii working aggressively here.
Jacobs prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobs looking to slow down the pace here.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cuaresma Iiii moves into the clinch.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cuaresma Iiii backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacobs controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacobs tries to break the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii is controlling the position.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Jacobs controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacobs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs wants to break free but Cuaresma Iiii has control.
Jacobs stalling in the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii improves position.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jacobs tries to break the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pol Cuaresma Iiii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cuaresma Iiii 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
Pol Cuaresma Iiii retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pol Cuaresma Iiii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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