PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarvis Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Davidson
vs
Jacobs

179 cm
26
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarvis Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Jacobs gets caught flat footed, as Davidson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Davidson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davidson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Davidson drops back looking for a leg! Jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacobs manages to kick Davidson off! Davidson jumps back into Jacobs's guard.

Davidson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davidson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davidson with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Davidson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Jacobs has his foot on Davidson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davidson works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Davidson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davidson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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

Davidson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davidson has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Davidson distracts Jacobs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Jacobs working for a triangle but Davidson defends it easily.

Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davidson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davidson lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.

Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Davidson passes into side control.

Davidson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jacobs has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Davidson landing a few strikes.
Jacobs manages to get back to half guard.

Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davidson lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Davidson working over Jacobs with some ground and pound. Jacobs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jacobs tries to get to full guard but Davidson has control of the leg.
Davidson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.

Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs looks winded!
Davidson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Jacobs is defending against the submission attempts here by Davidson.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.

Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.

Davidson 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.

Davidson seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but Davidson is controlling well.
Davidson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jacobs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.

Davidson is working for a submission of some sort.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Davidson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Davidson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.

Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.

Davidson is working for a kimura but Jacobs is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
Davidson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.

Davidson is working for a kimura but Jacobs is defending it quite comfortably.

Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.

Davidson is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davidson to get the leverage.

Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
Davidson working over Jacobs with some ground and pound. Jacobs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Davidson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Michael Davidson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davidson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Davidson drops an elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Nice strikes from Davidson there.

Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Davidson is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davidson to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
Davidson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davidson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davidson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Davidson winds up and cracks Jacobs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Davidson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davidson connects with a nice short shot to Jacobs's temple.

Davidson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jacobs is just riding it out for now. Davidson eventually gives up the hold.

Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davidson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jacobs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

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

Davidson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davidson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davidson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Davidson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Davidson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davidson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

Davidson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jacobs was covering up waiting for the punch and Davidson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

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

Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jacobs looking for a guillotine here but Davidson defends easily.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson scoring with some ground and pound.
Davidson stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davidson chips away with some ground and pound.
Davidson is in close to Jacobs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davidson stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Jacobs has his foot on Davidson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davidson works his way back into a safe position though.
Davidson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Davidson cracks Jacobs with a solid left hand.

Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davidson connects with a couple of short punches.

Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Davidson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davidson drops back looking for a leg! Jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacobs manages to kick Davidson off! Davidson jumps back into Jacobs's guard.
Davidson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.

Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davidson defends it easily.
Davidson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davidson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Davidson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.

Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davidson landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson scoring with some ground and pound.
Davidson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davidson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Jacobs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Davidson uses it to pass to side control.
Jacobs is looking to regain half guard here but Davidson keeps moving and retains side control.
Davidson scores with punches from side control.
Davidson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jacobs is trying to improve his position.
Davidson advances to full mount.
Davidson lands a big shot there that rocks Jacobs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Davidson prevents Jacobs from getting the reversal.
Davidson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Davidson breaks from Jacobs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs regains half guard.

Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davidson pulls his head out easily.

Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davidson moves into full mount! Jacobs won't be happy about that!
Jarvis Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidson 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Davidson!