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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Ricky Jacobs.
Ricky Jacobs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Richard Jacobs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Richard Jacobs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richard Jacobs tries to get out of the position.
Richard Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
Richard Jacobs struggling a bit here.
Ricky Jacobs wants to control but Richard Jacobs is keeping him busy.
Richard Jacobs can't do much from the bottom here.
Ricky Jacobs is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Richard Jacobs tries to buck Ricky Jacobs off but Ricky Jacobs is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard Jacobs struggling a bit here.
Ricky Jacobs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Richard Jacobs tries to buck Ricky Jacobs off but Ricky Jacobs is having none of it.
Richard Jacobs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ricky Jacobs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Richard Jacobs tries to roll over but Ricky Jacobs keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricky Jacobs controlling the pace.
Richard Jacobs tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ricky Jacobs manages to move to mount!
Richard Jacobs is trying desperately to improve position.
Ricky Jacobs is looking to work his way around to Richard Jacobs's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ricky Jacobs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ricky Jacobs with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricky Jacobs looking to control but Richard Jacobs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Richard Jacobs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ricky Jacobs raining down hammerfists from mount.
Richard Jacobs tries to hold on but Ricky Jacobs postures up.
Ricky Jacobs controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard Jacobs looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Richard Jacobs can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard Jacobs wants to control his opponent's hands but Ricky Jacobs gets his hands free.
Ricky Jacobs wants to control but Richard Jacobs is keeping busy.
Richard Jacobs breaks Ricky Jacobs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richard Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricky Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Richard Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricky Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ricky Jacobs tries to clinch up but Richard Jacobs circles away and keeps his distance.
Ricky Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richard Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricky Jacobs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richard Jacobs swivels and escapes.
Richard Jacobs shoots and misses
and Ricky Jacobs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ricky Jacobs wants to stand up but Richard Jacobs has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Richard Jacobs is positioning himself well to prevent Ricky Jacobs advancing to mount.
Richard Jacobs wants to control but Ricky Jacobs passes into side.
Ricky Jacobs decides to stand back up. Ricky Jacobs steps back and let's Richard Jacobs get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricky Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richard Jacobs avoids it really well and circles away.
Ricky Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Richard Jacobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ricky Jacobs.
Richard Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Jacobs.
Ricky Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richard Jacobs is fending him off so far but Ricky Jacobs persists. Nope, Richard Jacobs circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Jacobs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Richard Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Ricky Jacobs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richard Jacobs is taking a breather. Ricky Jacobs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ricky Jacobs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richard Jacobs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard Jacobs trying to control the action but Ricky Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Richard Jacobs is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Richard Jacobs is trying to control. Ricky Jacobs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Richard Jacobs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Richard Jacobs shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricky Jacobs. Richard Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricky Jacobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricky Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard Jacobs moves into range and clinches up with Ricky Jacobs.
Richard Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richard Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richard Jacobs has Ricky Jacobs pushed against the cage.
Ricky Jacobs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richard Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Ricky Jacobs has him pressed against the cage.
Richard Jacobs has Ricky Jacobs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ricky Jacobs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ricky Jacobs looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ricky Jacobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ricky Jacobs tries to break free but Richard Jacobs pushes him back against the cage.
Richard Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Richard Jacobs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ricky Jacobs tries to buck Richard Jacobs off but Richard Jacobs is having none of it.
Ricky Jacobs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricky Jacobs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richard Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ricky Jacobs's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ricky Jacobs darts in looking for a takedown but Richard Jacobs gets double underhooks and turns Ricky Jacobs into the cage.
Richard Jacobs can't get the takedown.
Ricky Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Richard Jacobs has him pressed against the cage.
Ricky Jacobs takes a knee right on the jaw!
Richard Jacobs jumps guard but Ricky Jacobs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richard Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown by Ricky Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Richard Jacobs which made him look bad.
Richard Jacobs dodges the punch combination from Ricky Jacobs.
Ricky Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richard Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricky Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ricky Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricky Jacobs gets tackled into the cage by Richard Jacobs. Richard Jacobs maintains the clinch.
Richard Jacobs prevents Ricky Jacobs from breaking the clinch.
Richard Jacobs pulls guard effortlessly.
Ricky Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richard Jacobs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Richard Jacobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ricky Jacobs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ricky Jacobs stands and steps away. Richard Jacobs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricky Jacobs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ricky Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Ricky Jacobs can't get the takedown.
Ricky Jacobs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ricky Jacobs wants a takedown.
Richard Jacobs turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricky Jacobs can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricky Jacobs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Richard Jacobs wants to control but Ricky Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ricky Jacobs trying to control the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricky Jacobs.
Richard Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Ricky Jacobs tries to sprawl out of it but Richard Jacobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ricky Jacobs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricky Jacobs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Richard Jacobs's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ricky Jacobs.
Richard Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richard Jacobs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ricky Jacobs after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Jacobs.
I think Ricky Jacobs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricky Jacobs!
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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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