PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Joe Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerrone The Pimp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs comes to the cage accompanied by Jonny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. The Pimp has chosen Big KRIT - New Agenda as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Joe Jacobs
vs
The Pimp

188 cm
29
208 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

193 cm
28
208 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Valhalla Fight Wear

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Joe Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerrone The Pimp!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Pimp gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jacobs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but The Pimp keeps moving.

The Pimp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Pimp looking to control.

The Pimp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jacobs got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Pimp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacobs has managed to get both his arms back between The Pimp's legs - danger averted.
Jacobs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Pimp's head.
Jacobs looking to sit in guard and control but The Pimp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Pimp is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.
Jacobs is pulling down on The Pimp's head to control his posture.
The Pimp won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.
The Pimp is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.
The Pimp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Pimp wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Pimp passes Jacobs's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Pimp is looking to advance position but Jacobs won't allow it.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. The Pimp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Pimp is thwarting Jacobs's attempts to control the position.
Jacobs blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Pimp.
The Pimp prevents Jacobs from improving his position.

The Pimp seems to be working for a kimura but Jacobs defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Pimp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jacobs throws a leg kick but The Pimp moved away.
The Pimp thows a leg kick but Jacobs checks it
and Jacobs counters with a straight right hand.
The Pimp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs throws a hook but The Pimp blocks it.
The Pimp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by The Pimp.
A jab from Jacobs misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pimp jabs Jacobs right on the nose. Jacobs blinks but takes it well.
Jacobs throws a leg kick that misses.
The Pimp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from The Pimp enables Jacobs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Pimp manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

The Pimp is looking for a triangle but Jacobs pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs stopping the sweep attempt from The Pimp.
Jacobs throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacobs looking to sit in guard and control but The Pimp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The Pimp postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerrone The Pimp will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The Pimp with a jab.
Jacobs lands a nice looking body kick.
The Pimp throws a right hand that misses
and Jacobs makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. The Pimp really felt that one!
Jacobs throws a low kick, looking for The Pimp's leg but The Pimp calmly moves out of range.

Jacobs pushes The Pimp up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from The Pimp.
Jacobs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Pimp or not.
The Pimp misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Pimp throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs scores with a shot to the side of The Pimp's head.
The Pimp throws an elbow but it misses.
Jacobs misses with a punch on the inside.
The Pimp lands an elbow that stopped Jacobs in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Billy Joe Jacobs has been cut.
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!
Jacobs taking a breather.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by The Pimp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jacobs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs.

Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs scores with a nice head shot.
The Pimp tries to work over Jacobs's front leg with a kick but Jacobs checks it.
Jacobs scores with a hook to the body. The Pimp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jacobs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Billy Joe Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.
The Pimp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jacobs.
The Pimp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Pimp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by The Pimp as he checks the leg kick.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from The Pimp.
Jerrone The Pimp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Pimp lands a slapping body shot.
Jacobs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
Jacobs is looking to land body kicks.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Pimp.
Jacobs tries a low kick but The Pimp avoids it.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but The Pimp is out of range.
The Pimp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Jacobs looks to throw a body kick
and The Pimp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobs with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pimp throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Pimp keeps working.
You can see the frustration on The Pimp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Pimp stops Jacobs from passing to mount.
Jacobs cracks The Pimp with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jacobs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The Pimp struggling a bit here.
The Pimp is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The Pimp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Billy Joe Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs slows the pace down in half guard.
The Pimp tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
Jacobs works his foot free and advances to mount.
The Pimp regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Joe Jacobs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Joe Jacobs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jacobs walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Pimp.
The Pimp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Pimp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Pimp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobs slips a jab from The Pimp.
Jacobs looks for the body kick but The Pimp saw that one coming.
Jacobs lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Pimp's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pimp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Pimp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
The Pimp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Jacobs throws a leg kick but The Pimp moved away.
Jacobs connects with an inside leg kick.
The Pimp works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
The Pimp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacobs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacobs throws a hook but The Pimp avoids it easily.
The Pimp moves out of range as Jacobs throws a body kick.
A low kick from The Pimp misses
and Jacobs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobs blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pimp motions for Jacobs to come forward. The Pimp throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Jacobs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jacobs lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacobs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

The Pimp is looking for a triangle but Jacobs pushes his legs off easily.
The Pimp controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
The Pimp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jacobs's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Pimp looking to sit in guard and control but Jacobs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jacobs distracts The Pimp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

The Pimp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Pimp looking to control.

The Pimp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.

The Pimp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The Pimp isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jacobs stacks The Pimp 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 Jacobs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is chipping away with strikes.
Jacobs trying to control the action but The Pimp is working from the bottom.
Jacobs content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The Pimp tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jacobs presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Joe Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jacobs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Joe Jacobs!
Billy Joe Jacobs thanked the fans post fight for their support.