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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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209 cm
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150 lbs
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175 cm
20
155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Jacobs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Anderson! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jacobs rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jacobs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jacobs tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jacobs drops back down to his feet.
Anderson jumps into guard, dragging Jacobs to the mat.
Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs stands up from Anderson's guard - Jacobs perhaps looking for a knockout. Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson fails to land the takedown. Paul Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson. Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson throws a head kick that misses. Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jacobs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches. Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jacobs prevents it.
Jacobs stalls. Jacobs pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it. Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Anderson stands and steps away. Jacobs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jacobs pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch. Jacobs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jacobs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches. Jacobs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing. Anderson jumps guard and drags Jacobs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Jacobs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jacobs has Anderson in his guard. Anderson controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobs is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea. Jacobs being controlled here, momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Anderson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson throws a combination that misses and Jacobs counters with a nice body shot. Jacobs throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jacobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jacobs defends it well. Anderson has his takedown stuffed and Jacobs counters with a head kick. Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Jacobs counters with a nice uppercut. Paul Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson feints the counter takedown. Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Jacobs counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Jacobs. Jacobs stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body. Jacobs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Anderson letting Jacobs take a breather here. Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Good exchange - Jacobs coming out on top. Jacobs clinches up against the cage. Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson breaks the clinch.
Jacobs tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch. Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs clinches up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jacobs jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Jacobs around his waist. Jacobs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jacobs prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jacobs walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Anderson is breathing heavily. Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Jacobs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jacobs tries to clinch up. Jacobs tries to clinch but Anderson moves away and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Anderson throws a series of punches but Jacobs avoids them all with ease. Jacobs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Anderson misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobs manages to pull guard.
Jacobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jacobs is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anderson dives into side control.
Jacobs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobs manages to regain full guard. Nice work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Anderson wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Jacobs will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt and Jacobs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jacobs tries to clinch and Anderson counters with a two punch combo. Paul Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Anderson misses with a takedown attempt and Jacobs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jacobs works Anderson's body with a nice hook. Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacobs as he jumps to the side. Paul Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson. Nice shot lands for Jacobs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut. Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks with his arms.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson jumps guard but Jacobs stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Jacobs has the dominant position. Anderson pulls Jacobs into guard.
Jacobs sitting in guard, not really doing much. Jacobs gets to his feet. Anderson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacobs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jacobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson. Jacobs appears to be looking for a big counter. Paul Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacobs circles away. Anderson gets off balance looking for a body kick and Jacobs counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt. Jacobs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Jacobs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Jacobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jacobs. Jacobs is looking to clinch. Jacobs has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Jacobs taking a breather. Jacobs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jacobs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Jacobs lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobs drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Jacobs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jacobs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson being controlled against the cage. Richard Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Anderson tries to pull guard but Jacobs won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jacobs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul 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
32% |
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