PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Jacobs (ranked 2765 p4p, 293 weight class) and Vasilliy Kazakov (ranked 3650 p4p, 370 weight class). The key to victory for Jerry Jacobs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jacobs
vs
Kazakov

179 cm
30
165 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

163 cm
36
168 lbs
24 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasilliy Kazakov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazakov fails to land the takedown.

Jacobs instigates a clinch.
Kazakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jacobs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jacobs missing with knees to the body.

Kazakov manages to pull guard.
Jacobs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kazakov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov prevents Jacobs from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazakov trying to pass the guard but Jacobs defending well.
Kazakov prevents Jacobs from standing back up.

Kazakov is working for a kimura but Jacobs is defending it quite comfortably.
Kazakov stops Jacobs from getting back to his feet.
Jacobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazakov on the ground.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is not content to let Kazakov control the position.
Jacobs looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kazakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kazakov wants to pass to mount but Jacobs is defending the position.
Jacobs is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kazakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacobs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazakov.
Jacobs tries to kick Kazakov off but Kazakov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kazakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazakov is pressing down on Jacobs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacobs is holding on for now.
Kazakov trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Kazakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacobs is trying to stand back up but Kazakov is controlling him

Kazakov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jacobs has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to stand.

Jacobs is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazakov.
Jacobs is looking to escape.
Kazakov wants to take a breather but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jacobs looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Kazakov is avoiding it.
And Kazakov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacobs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazakov with the counter takedown but Jacobs avoids it easily.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Kazakov is having none of it.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobs working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land.
Kazakov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jacobs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Kazakov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jacobs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is trying to stand back up.

Jacobs fending off the submission attempt from Kazakov.

Kazakov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Jacobs is defending well but eventually Kazakov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Jacobs has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasilliy Kazakov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasilliy Kazakov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

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