PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micah Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigblack Cockrooach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jacobson
vs
Cockrooach

153 cm
18
278 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micah Jacobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bigblack Cockrooach!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobson really is a fat lump.

Cockrooach throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jacobson was covering up waiting for the punch and Cockrooach finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jacobson striking off his back but it's not causing Cockrooach any problems.
Cockrooach is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cockrooach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jacobson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cockrooach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cockrooach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Jacobson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cockrooach stacks Jacobson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cockrooach!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cockrooach working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cockrooach grinds an elbow into Jacobson's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockrooach content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jacobson trying to control but Cockrooach flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Jacobson is trying to get back to his feet but Cockrooach has full control of the position and if anything, Jacobson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Jacobson fending off the submission attempt from Cockrooach.
Cockrooach lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jacobson hold on?!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson is trying to get back to his feet but Cockrooach has full control of the position and if anything, Jacobson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cockrooach trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jacobson doesn't escape.

Cockrooach is persistently looking for the submission but Jacobson is defending it well.
Jacobson is trying to stand back up.

Cockrooach is looking for the choke from the back position but Jacobson is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson wants to get back to his feet.
Cockrooach is riding his opponent, not letting Jacobson buck him off.
Jacobson wants to get back to his feet.

Cockrooach is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jacobson is trying to get back to his feet but Cockrooach has full control of the position and if anything, Jacobson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cockrooach is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cockrooach gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cockrooach gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cockrooach apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jacobson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cockrooach closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jacobson did well to prevent Cockrooach getting side control.
Jacobson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jacobson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacobson is trying to escape back to his feet but Cockrooach uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Cockrooach tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jacobson is pushing Cockrooach's head away, looking to escape. Cockrooach manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cockrooach lands a few punches from side control.
Jacobson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bigblack Cockrooach dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cockrooach has taken the fight to the clinch.

Cockrooach has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jacobson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jacobson trying to get back to his feet but Cockrooach is in full control for now.
Cockrooach really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jacobson.

Cockrooach working for a choke but Jacobson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cockrooach patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobson rolls, trying to escape but Cockrooach keeps control of the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cockrooach. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cockrooach biding his time, controlling Jacobson.

Cockrooach looking to break Jacobson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jacobson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cockrooach will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cockrooach biding his time, controlling Jacobson.
Jacobson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cockrooach looking for the choke from the back.
Cockrooach has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jacobson's body.

Cockrooach working for the choke.
Cockrooach not allowing Jacobson to control his hands.
Cockrooach wants to control but Jacobson is keeping busy.
Cockrooach has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jacobson's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockrooach struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cockrooach throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jacobson could be in trouble here!

Cockrooach working for the choke.
Jacobson trying to control the position but Cockrooach manages to sink in the hooks.
Cockrooach is hanging on to Jacobson's back as he tries to escape.
Jacobson trying to get back to his feet but Cockrooach is in full control for now.
Cockrooach is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Jacobson up.
Jacobson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jacobson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cockrooach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cockrooach is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jacobson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cockrooach is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bigblack Cockrooach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Cockrooach scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jacobson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cockrooach manages to mount him!
Cockrooach pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

It looks like Micah Jacobson has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Cockrooach.

Jacobson is rocked!

Cockrooach has hold of Jacobson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jacobson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oh Jacobson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cockrooach moves to the back.
Jacobson rolls, trying to escape but Cockrooach keeps control of the position.

Cockrooach has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Cockrooach is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jacobson wants to get back to his feet.

Cockrooach looking for the choke from the back.
Jacobson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cockrooach lands shots to the head and Jacobson turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bigblack Cockrooach!