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Event:
DK Battlegrounds V
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1# A big right from Malachi misses. Malachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Malachi cracks Jacobs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malachi.
#TD# Jacobs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malachi quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2# Malachi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily. Jacobs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Malachi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1# Still in half guard, Jacobs seems content to control. Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jacobs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Malachi looks to land a left hand but Jacobs moved out of range nicely. Jacobs defending well as Malachi loads up on a big left hand. Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Malachi. Jacobs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malachi.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Malachi misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely. We've been told by Jacobs's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD# Jacobs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Jacobs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Malachi stops Jacobs from passing to mount. Jacobs controls the position. Jacobs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Malachi's legs. Malachi 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. Malachi struggling a bit here.#T3# Malachi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2# Malachi wants to work for an arm triangle but Jacobs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malachi wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is defending well. Malachi is trying to control the action in half guard but Jacobs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Malachi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jacobs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2# Malachi seems to be working for a kimura but Jacobs defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Malachi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4# Malachi is pressing down on Jacobs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacobs is holding on for now. #SUB2# Malachi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Malachi trying to control from half guard but Jacobs is working away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jacobs is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jair Malachi 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. #R2# Jacobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malachi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Malachi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malachi defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Malachi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Malachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs. Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malachi. Jacobs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malachi manages to circle out of the way. Malachi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab. Jacobs fails with the takedown and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacobs avoids the body shot from Malachi.
Malachi stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacobs. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet. #T1# Malachi misses with an uppercut. Jacobs saw that one coming. Malachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to counter by clinching up but Malachi breaks away and moves out of range. Malachi cracks Jacobs with a good jab. Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malachi.#TD# Malachi tries to sprawl but Jacobs drives through with a takedown into half guard. Malachi trying to control here.
Jacobs performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##SUB2# Malachi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jacobs prevents Malachi from improving his position. Jacobs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Jacobs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Malachi scores with a punch to the head. Malachi misses with a looping right. Jair Malachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Malachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jacobs slips a jab from Malachi. Jacobs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malachi manages to circle out of the way. Malachi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. As Malachi tries to get set, Jacobs tries to push him back and clinch up but Malachi manages to avoid the attempt. Malachi misses with an uppercut. Jacobs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4# Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malachi. Jacobs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malachi defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Malachi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jacobs staying out of range there. Jacobs misses with a takedown and Malachi counters with a right hand to the body. Jacobs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jacobs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jacobs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malachi manages to circle out of the way. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malachi tries to work over Jacobs's front leg with a kick but Jacobs checks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jair Malachi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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. #R3# Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Malachi. Jacobs defending well as Malachi loads up on a big left hand. Malachi misses with a few strikes there.
Malachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malachi stuns Jacobs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jacobs with a poor takedown and Malachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jair Malachi seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Malachi. A big right from Malachi misses. Jacobs is looking to counter the offense by Malachi and move into the clinch. Malachi misses with an uppercut. Jacobs saw that one coming.#T1# Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot. Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malachi. Jacobs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Malachi throws a body shot but no joy. Jacobs is looking to counter the offense by Malachi and move into the clinch. Jacobs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malachi swivels and escapes. Malachi misses with a hook. Malachi thows a left - swing and a miss! Jacobs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. The fighters circling - Malachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malachi defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Malachi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Jacobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jacobs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Malachi throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot. Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malachi avoids it really well and circles away. Malachi throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.#TD# Jacobs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malachi did well to prevent Jacobs getting side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jacobs controlling the action here. #T3# Jacobs is keen to just control but Malachi is a slippery customer. Jacobs controlling the action here. Malachi is looking to improve his position.
Malachi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Malachi pulls Jacobs in close to prevent any damage. Jair Malachi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jacobs wants to control from the top but Malachi keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Malachi with a hook. Jacobs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A swing and a miss from Malachi. Jacobs avoids the body shot from Malachi.
Glen Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jair Malachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Malachi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight! Jair Malachi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Malachi 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jair Malachi!
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Event:
KONFLIKT FC VIII
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Jacobs tries to keep at a distance but Hjoervarsson has taken the fight into the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2# Hjoervarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs goes for a double leg but Hjoervarsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hjoervarsson continues to drive forward.#CL2# Hjoervarsson takes the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hjoervarsson slows down the pace here.
Hjoervarsson works on Jacobs's body with a couple of short punches.#T1# Hjoervarsson tries for a takedown but Jacobs manages to get underhooks.
Hjoervarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jacobs.
#BC2# Hjoervarsson manages to break the clinch.
Hjoervarsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hjoervarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hjoervarsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jacobs tries to sprawl out of it but Hjoervarsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jacobs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Glen Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnaldur Hjoervarsson.#CL2# Hjoervarsson has Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2# Hjoervarsson tries to throw a body punch but Jacobs avoids it by throwing Hjoervarsson back against the cage. #TD# Jacobs wants the takedown. Hjoervarsson is fighting it off but Jacobs persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hjoervarsson's guard against the cage. Jacobs trying to control but Hjoervarsson is working from the bottom. Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacobs's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Jacobs is working Hjoervarsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jacobs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Jacobs works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3# Hjoervarsson pushes Jacobs off but Jacobs dives into side control.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hjoervarsson keeps working. Jacobs takes a little break here. Hjoervarsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hjoervarsson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Jacobs tries for a kimura but Hjoervarsson is defending well. #SUB# Jacobs has hold of Hjoervarsson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hjoervarsson seems comfortable defending it but Jacobs has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hjoervarsson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hjoervarsson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jacobs couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Glen Jacobs!
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Event:
KONFLIKT SUPER 6 Series Rd 3
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1# Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Hjoervarsson. Hjoervarsson gets slowly back to his feet. Hjoervarsson swinging wildly here.
Hjoervarsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacobs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hjoervarsson somewhat. Hjoervarsson lands with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hjoervarsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobs but Jacobs pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnaldur Hjoervarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Jacobs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT# It looks like Glen Jacobs has been cut. Hjoervarsson scores with a hook. A punch combination from Hjoervarsson misses. Hjoervarsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs avoids it really well and circles away. Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet. Jacobs takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2# Hjoervarsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Jacobs moves into the clinch. Hjoervarsson tries to pull guard but Jacobs forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Jacobs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hjoervarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hjoervarsson closes the distance and clinches up with Jacobs, looking for a takedown. Hjoervarsson pushes Jacobs against the cage but Jacobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jacobs wants to counter the offense by Hjoervarsson and move into the clinch position. Hjoervarsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacobs sprawls well. Jacobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hjoervarsson gets slowly back to his feet. Hjoervarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jacobs keeps the fight on the outside. Hjoervarsson sets himself, and Jacobs steps forward looking for the clinch! Hjoervarsson avoids it this time.#T3# Jacobs leaves Hjoervarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jacobs tries to counter by closing the distance. Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hjoervarsson pinned against the cage. Hjoervarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hjoervarsson. Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Hjoervarsson. Hjoervarsson wants to clinch up but Jacobs keeps it at a distance. Hjoervarsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobs swivels and escapes.#T4##TD2# Jacobs gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2# Jacobs is trying to get an arm triangle but Hjoervarsson is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Jacobs tries for a kimura but Hjoervarsson is defending well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hjoervarsson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Jacobs punishing his opponent with strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hjoervarsson tries to buck Jacobs off but he can't manage it. #SUB2# Jacobs throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hjoervarsson has his hands clasped together but Jacobs breaks the hold and Hjoervarsson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jacobs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glen Jacobs!
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