PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elliott Howe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Jacobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Howe
vs
Jacobi

154 cm
22
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 New York, Elliott Howe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jacobi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Howe tries to keep at a distance but Jacobi has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Howe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Jacobi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Howe is trying to keep an underhook but Jacobi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Howe is trying to control but can't.
Jacobi wants to take a breather but Howe is having none of it.
Jacobi tries to pass to full mount but Howe defends it.
Howe wants to control but Jacobi is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Jacobi there.
Howe really is a fat lump.
Jacobi controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobi trying to control from half guard but Howe is working away.
Jacobi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Howe leaves Jacobi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jacobi shoots in for a takedown but Howe shows good takedown defense.

Jacobi feints and as Howe raises his hands in defense, Jacobi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobi wants to pass the guard but Howe is keeping the position.
Howe keeping moving, preventing Jacobi from controlling successfully.
Howe is trying to keep Jacobi in close.
Howe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacobi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jacobi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howe wants to get back to his feet but Jacobi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Howe keeping moving, preventing Jacobi from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobi is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jacobi darts in looking for a takedown but Howe gets double underhooks and turns Jacobi into the cage.
Elliott Howe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Jacobi.
Howe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Howe wants it to stay on the feet.

Howe moves into range and clinches up with Jacobi.
Jacobi tries to score a body lock takedown but Howe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Jacobi breaks from the clinch.

Howe clinches up against the cage.
Howe stalling against the cage.

Jacobi wants the takedown. Howe is fighting it off but Jacobi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Howe's guard against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Howe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Howe wants to get back to his feet but Jacobi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jacobi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howe has Jacobi pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Jacobi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jacobi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brandon Jacobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Howe clinches with his opponent.

Jacobi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Howe uses from the top position.
Howe wants to stand but Jacobi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Howe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobi trying to keep a closed guard but Howe is proving a slippery customer.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jacobi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Howe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jacobi is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe wants to stand and escape but instead Jacobi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Jacobi tries to free his leg and advance position but Howe is retaining full guard.
Howe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacobi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jacobi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobi stops Howe from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Howe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandon Jacobi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howe throws a head kick that misses

and Jacobi moves into the clinch.
Howe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jacobi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Howe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Jacobi breaks the clinch.
Jacobi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Jacobi tries to get set, Howe tries to push him back and clinch up but Jacobi manages to avoid the attempt.
Howe misses with a head kick.

Howe clinches up against the cage.
Jacobi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howe smiles and moves away.
Jacobi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howe's waist but Howe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobi off to one side.
Howe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jacobi manages to circle out of the way.
Elliott Howe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Jacobi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Howe but Howe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacobi is breathing heavily.
Jacobi throws a right and a left that both miss.

Jacobi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Howe pushes Jacobi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jacobi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jacobi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Howe is trying to get back to his feet.
Brandon Jacobi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howe trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobi controls the position.
Jacobi trying to control the position but Howe is working away.
Howe is pushing Jacobi's head away, looking to escape. Jacobi manages to hold on to the position though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Howe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacobi, pushing him back against the cage.
Howe jumps guard but Jacobi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacobi tries to pull guard but Howe won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Howe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Jacobi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Jacobi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Howe darts in and clinches Jacobi up against the cage.
Jacobi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Howe after a bit of a struggle.
Howe lands a body punch.
Jacobi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jacobi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Howe pulls guard effortlessly.
Jacobi prevents Howe from getting back to his feet.
Howe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobi manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe wanted to stand there but Jacobi had control of the position.
Howe is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobi has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Howe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Howe wanted to stand there but Jacobi had control of the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Howe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Howe feints and as Jacobi raises his hands in defense, Howe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacobi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howe wants to stand and escape but instead Jacobi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Jacobi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howe is keeping the position for now.
Jacobi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jacobi trying to control but Howe is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Howe controlling Jacobi's posture.
Jacobi trying to control the position from guard on top but Howe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobi sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jacobi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobi tries to clinch but Howe moves out of range.
Jacobi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elliott Howe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Jacobi.

Howe rushes Jacobi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Howe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Howe looking to stall.
Howe is trying to maintain a safe position but Jacobi gets an underhook and turns Howe into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jacobi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Elliott Howe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Jacobi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Howe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jacobi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elliott Howe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jacobi 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Jacobi!