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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guy Chivaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Jacobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chivaro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Above and Below. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
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185 cm
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185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guy Chivaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Jacobsen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Chivaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobsen is looking to clinch but Chivaro is avoiding it.
Chivaro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chivaro pushes Jacobsen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chivaro works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jacobsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chivaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chivaro passes into half guard.
Chivaro is looking for a kimura but Jacobsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chivaro to get the leverage.
Chivaro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jacobsen is looking to control Chivaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobsen avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jacobsen missing with punches from the bottom.
Chivaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jacobsen is looking to control Chivaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobsen avoid being mounted?
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chivaro is looking for submissions but instead, Jacobsen has regained full guard.
Jacobsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacobsen wants to stand up but Chivaro is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chivaro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chivaro is breathing heavily.
Jacobsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chivaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chivaro stops Jacobsen from getting back to his feet.
Jacobsen trying to control here.
Jacobsen is trying to stand.
Jacobsen is trying to maintain the position but Chivaro is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chivaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jacobsen is just riding it out for now. Chivaro eventually gives up the hold.
Chivaro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jacobsen wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jacobsen throws a nice head kick!
Jacobsen blocks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jacobsen.
Jacobsen closes the distance but Chivaro moves to the side
and Chivaro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chivaro.
Jacobsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacobsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jacobsen drives through and clinches with Chivaro against the ropes.
Jacobsen lands an elbow inside.
Jacobsen landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jacobsen.
A short right from Jacobsen on the inside.
Jacobsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chivaro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jacobsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Chivaro has double underhooks.
Jacobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jacobsen connects with a knee to the head.
Jacobsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobsen is looking to clinch but Chivaro is avoiding it.
Jacobsen clinches with his opponent.
Chivaro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jacobsen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Chivaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacobsen rushes Chivaro and presses him up against the ropes.
Jacobsen lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Jacobsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chivaro's face.
Jacobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chivaro's defenses.
Jacobsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobsen tries to clinch up but Chivaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacobsen instigates a clinch.
Chivaro is working for takedown but Jacobsen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jacobsen connects with a knee to the head.
Jacobsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Jacobsen lands an elbow inside that Chivaro shrugs off.
Jacobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jacobsen landing knees to the body.
Jacobsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chivaro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chivaro is trying to drag Jacobsen to the mat but Jacobsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Chivaro is trying to break the clinch but Jacobsen has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chivaro looking to slow down the pace here.
Jacobsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chivaro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacobsen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jacobsen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jacobsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jacobsen misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Jacobsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chivaro thows a body shot but no joy.
Jacobsen tries to clinch but Chivaro moves out of range.
Jacobsen moves into the clinch.
Jacobsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jacobsen lands with a left to the head.
Chivaro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jacobsen regains guard immediately.
Jacobsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chivaro stands up from Jacobsen's guard - Chivaro perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chivaro throws a hook to the side of Jacobsen's head but Jacobsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chivaro looks to clinch
and Jacobsen counters by moving into the clinch.
Jacobsen lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacobsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Chivaro gets an underhook and turns Jacobsen into the ropes.
Jacobsen crunches a lovely knee into Chivaro's ribcage.
Jacobsen lands an elbow that stopped Chivaro in his tracks for a moment.
Jacobsen lands an elbow inside that Chivaro shrugs off.
Jacobsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guy Chivaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jacobsen counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobsen has Chivaro up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jacobsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chivaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobsen.
Jacobsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jacobsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jacobsen landing knees to the head.
Jacobsen landing knees to the head.
Jacobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jacobsen manages to break the clinch.
Jacobsen lands a jab.
Jacobsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chivaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobsen.
Jacobsen is looking to clinch.
Jacobsen has Chivaro up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen is trying to break the clinch but Chivaro has him pressed against the ropes.
Jacobsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jacobsen breaks the clinch.
Jacobsen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jacobsen scores with a head kick.
Jacobsen instigates a clinch.
Jacobsen is trying to break free.
Chivaro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chivaro has Jacobsen pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chivaro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jacobsen tumbling to the mat - Chivaro dives into Jacobsen's guard.
Chivaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chivaro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jacobsen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jacobsen has escaped and now he's on top!
Jacobsen wants to pass the guard but Chivaro is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen is standing up over Chivaro. Chivaro looks to escape but Jacobsen dives into side control.
Jacobsen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jacobsen working away.
Chivaro tries to improve position but can't.
Jacobsen working away.
Jacobsen wants to control but Chivaro is keeping him busy.
Chivaro is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jacobsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobsen tries to clinch but Chivaro is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Jacobsen is looking to clinch.
Jacobsen lands a head kick. Chivaro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chivaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobsen.
Jacobsen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jacobsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Chivaro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chivaro actively working from the bottom here.
Jacobsen wants to take a breather but Chivaro is having none of it.
Chivaro is trying to control but can't.
Chivaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Jacobsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jacobsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chivaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobsen moves into range and clinches up with Chivaro.
Jacobsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Chivaro has double underhooks.
Chivaro blocks the elbow strike.
Jacobsen is trying to break free.
Chivaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chivaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobsen moves into the clinch.
Chivaro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jacobsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chivaro won't allow Jacobsen to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chivaro wants to control from the top but Jacobsen keeps moving.
Chivaro passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chivaro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chivaro's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Chivaro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chivaro is looking to improve his position.
Chivaro tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chivaro is trying to stand.
Chivaro wants to improve his position but Jacobsen is controlling well.
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.
Jacobsen is keen to just control but Chivaro is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jacobsen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jacobsen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chivaro's face.
Jacobsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chivaro's defenses.
Jacobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Jacobsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chivaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacobsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Chivaro circles away.
Jacobsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Chivaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chivaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobsen.
Jacobsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chivaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobsen tries to clinch but Chivaro moves out of range.
Chivaro looks for a takedown but Jacobsen sprawls well.
Chivaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chivaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacobsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chivaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jacobsen.
Jacobsen moves into the clinch.
Jacobsen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jacobsen landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chivaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jacobsen lands an elbow inside that Chivaro shrugs off.
Chivaro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chivaro keeps control of Jacobsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chivaro pulls guard effortlessly.
Chivaro looking for a guillotine here but Jacobsen defends easily.
Chivaro is working an open guard so Jacobsen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen wants to clinch up but Chivaro keeps it at a distance.
Jacobsen lands a slapping body shot.
Jacobsen lands a head kick. Chivaro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jacobsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chivaro shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Chivaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chivaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chivaro tries to avoid it but Jacobsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chivaro to the ground. Chivaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guy Chivaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chivaro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacobsen is fending him off so far but Chivaro persists. Nope, Jacobsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Simon Jacobsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacobsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chivaro tries to clinch there but Jacobsen circles away.
Jacobsen wants to clinch up but Chivaro keeps it at a distance.
Chivaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chivaro tries to clinch but Jacobsen moves away
and Jacobsen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jacobsen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jacobsen can't get the takedown.
Guy Chivaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chivaro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jacobsen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Jacobsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jacobsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Jacobsen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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