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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreno comes into the arena with Remembranzas blaring out of the sound system. Christian Jacobs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paulo Moreno's chin.
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144 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulo Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jacobs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Moreno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Moreno is defending well.
Moreno looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jacobs is trying to control. Moreno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jacobs is looking to advance position but Moreno won't allow it.
Moreno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moreno tries to get out of the position.
Jacobs not doing much here.
Jacobs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian Jacobs has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Moreno moves to clinch but Jacobs breaks away
and Jacobs counters with a stiff right hand.
Moreno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paulo Moreno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moreno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moreno has Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch.
Moreno throws an elbow that misses.
Jacobs avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Moreno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jacobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moreno looking to throw knees to the head but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Jacobs tries to score a body lock takedown but Moreno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreno working Jacobs over with knees to the body.
Jacobs wants to stall.
Jacobs is pushing Moreno up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jacobs lands a good knee to the midsection. Moreno won't want to take too many of those.
Moreno looking to throw knees to the head but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Jacobs tries to land a knee to the head but Moreno blocks with his arms.
Jacobs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jacobs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moreno has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
The referee calls for Jacobs to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jacobs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jacobs scores a nice knee to the body.
Jacobs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jacobs wants to stall.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Moreno has the dominant position.
Moreno throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno lands an elbow inside.
Jacobs avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Jacobs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moreno seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jacobs can turn it around.
Jacobs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno looking to throw knees to the head but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Moreno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moreno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jacobs managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacobs is defending well for now.
Jacobs stalling in the clinch but Moreno improves position.
Jacobs wants to get back to striking at distance but Moreno won't allow it.
Jacobs blocks the elbow strike.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jacobs tries to stall but Moreno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moreno misses with a knee strike.
Jacobs is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moreno can't fight it off and eventually Jacobs manages to take the fight to the floor. Moreno looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moreno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobs on the ground.
Moreno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobs is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Jacobs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moreno darts in trying to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moreno has Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobs tries a knee to the head but Moreno blocks it.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jacobs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Jacobs misses with a knee to the head.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacobs is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jacobs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreno stalling the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moreno throws an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
Jacobs managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreno blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs stalling in the clinch but Moreno improves position.
Paulo Moreno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jacobs avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Jacobs takes an elbow to the temple.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
Jacobs takes an elbow to the temple.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Jacobs avoids the damage to the body.
Jacobs missing with knees to the body.
Jacobs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Paulo Moreno has been cut.
Jacobs misses with a knee to the head.
Moreno misses with a knee strike.
Moreno throws an elbow but it misses.
Moreno looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moreno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jacobs blocks it with crossed arms.
Moreno looking to throw knees to the head but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Jacobs dodges an elbow strike from Moreno.
Jacobs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jacobs manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee asks Jacobs politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jacobs prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jacobs trying to control the position but Moreno is working away.
Moreno takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jacobs misses with the ground and pound.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Moreno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moreno is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jacobs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Christian Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreno keeps working.
Jacobs postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Moreno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacobs controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs prevents Moreno from escaping the position.
Jacobs laying and praying for a moment but Moreno takes advantage and regains half guard.
Well, if Jacobs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moreno is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulo Moreno's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
Moreno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jacobs counters with a left to the body.
Paulo Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreno darts in trying to clinch
and Moreno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jacobs counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacobs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moreno tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moreno moves to clinch but Jacobs breaks away
and Jacobs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno moves to clinch but Jacobs breaks away
and Jacobs counters with a head kick that drops Moreno to the mat! Moreno scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Moreno is rocked!
Moreno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Moreno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moreno moves to clinch but Jacobs breaks away
and Jacobs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moreno slips a jab and a cross from Jacobs.
Christian Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moreno drives through and clinches with Jacobs against the cage.
Jacobs missing with knees to the body.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Jacobs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moreno seems to have got his legs back now.
Moreno looks to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a low kick, right behind Moreno 's knee.
Moreno wants to clinch up but Jacobs keeps it at a distance.
Jacobs is looking to slow Moreno down with leg kicks.
Jacobs works Moreno's body with a nice hook.
Jacobs throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to clinch up.
Moreno wants to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a nice body shot.
Moreno wants to clinch.
Jacobs throws a body kick that misses.
Moreno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacobs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Moreno blocks the low kick.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreno.
Moreno wants to clinch but Jacobs slips to the side
and Jacobs counters with a stiff right hand.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Jacobs circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Moreno. No joy for Jacobs on that attempt.
Moreno wants to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacobs lands with a good body shot.
Jacobs throws a push kick but Moreno slaps the foot to one side.
Moreno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moreno moves in looking to clinch but Jacobs pushes him off.
Moreno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moreno closes the distance but Jacobs moves to the side
and Jacobs counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jacobs.
Paulo Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs connects with a high kick.
Jacobs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moreno rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno moves to clinch but Jacobs breaks away
and Jacobs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreno.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Jacobs circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Jacobs circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacobs lands a jab to Moreno's midsection.
Moreno throws a front kick aimed at Jacobs's knee but Jacobs avoids it well.
Moreno is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Moreno tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreno tries to clinch but Jacobs moves away
and Jacobs counters with a leg kick.
Jacobs connects with a single shot there.
Moreno fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Jacobs!
Christian Jacobs opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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