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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson 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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159 cm
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150 lbs
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160 cm
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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Simmons! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Jacobs! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jacobs scores with a takedown into Simmons's guard. Simmons can't keep his opponent in guard - Jacobs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Simmons is refusing to be controlled, as Jacobs sits in half guard. Jacobs trying to mount his opponent but Simmons defends it. Simmons is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacobs wants to control but Simmons is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Simmons trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Jacobs has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Simmons is trying to get back to full guard. Jacobs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Jacobs looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Simmons is trying desperately to improve position. Jacobs looking to control but Simmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simmons tries to reverse the position but Jacobs maintains control. Jacobs wants to control the pace but Simmons is squirming around nicely. Jacobs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Simmons wants to control but Jacobs is having none of it. Jacobs controlling the position easily from mount. Jacobs manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simmons to take his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simmons breaks Jacobs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Simmons trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom. Jacobs has control of Simmons's left arm, preventing Simmons from doing any damage. Jacobs trying to control the position.
Jacobs is controlling Simmons's posture. Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jacobs has his hands on Simmons's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck. Jacobs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Simmons trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Simmons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Simmons misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jacobs shoots in and bounces Simmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacobs controls the pace. Simmons working a defensive guard here.
Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well. Simmons is breathing heavily.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Jacobs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Jacobs stands and throws Simmons's legs to the side, diving into side control. Simmons tries to bench press Jacobs off him but Jacobs keeps the position. Jacobs controlling from side mount. Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Simmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jacobs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Jacobs just content to control the position. Jacobs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Simmons tries to buck Jacobs off but Jacobs is having none of it. Jacobs working away. Jacobs trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom. Simmons is trying to control Jacobs's posture but Jacobs avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jacobs is trying to get an arm triangle but Simmons is defending well. Jacobs is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Jacobs is trying to get an arm triangle but Simmons is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Simmons stops Jacobs from passing to mount. Simmons is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Jacobs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simmons has escaped the position, nice work there. Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jacobs tries for a kimura but Simmons is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Jacobs dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Jacobs is pushing down on Simmons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simmons is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacobs has managed to sneak the leg through. Simmons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Simmons pulls Jacobs in to control the position. Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacobs trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position. Simmons controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacobs showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position. Jacobs passes Simmons's left leg - he's now in half guard. Simmons is trying to maintain the position but Jacobs is very close to passing his half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Simmons is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jacobs looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jacobs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Simmons trying to control but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs is trying to control. Simmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simmons wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dan Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jacobs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Simmons! Simmons tries to improve position but can't. Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working. Jacobs tries for a kimura but Simmons is defending well. Simmons is looking for a sweep. Jacobs just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobs moves into full mount! Jacobs tries to control but Simmons wriggling away. Simmons tries to hold on but Jacobs postures up. Jacobs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Jacobs looking for a guillotine from mount but Simmons is having none of it. Simmons is looking to improve his position but Jacobs isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Jacobs is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Simmons is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Simmons flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Jacobs anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Simmons and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Jacobs slips an arm under Simmons chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Jacobs has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Jacobs is squeezing on Simmons like an anaconda would it's prey. Simmons fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson 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
26% |
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