PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between KD Tvarski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs has chosen WhiteRabbit-Percussion Gun as his entrance music. Russell Jacobs has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Tvarski
vs
Jacobs

184 cm
24
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
252 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, KD Tvarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russell Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jacobs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jacobs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tvarski throws a body kick that misses.

Jacobs drives through and clinches with Tvarski against the cage.
Jacobs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tvarski has Jacobs pushed against the cage.
Tvarski fails to pull guard.
Jacobs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jacobs tries to break free but Tvarski pushes him back against the cage.
Jacobs lands a body punch.
Jacobs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jacobs has Tvarski pressed against the cage, preventing Tvarski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tvarski is looking to break free of the clinch but Jacobs has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Jacobs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tvarski.
Jacobs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tvarski.
Jacobs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tvarski backwards.
Good body shot from Jacobs.
A short left from Jacobs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacobs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tvarski lands with a slapping head kick.
Jacobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tvarski.
Jacobs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tvarski is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Jacobs.
Tvarski tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs lands with a cross.

Tvarski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jacobs working some strikes from top position.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jacobs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tvarski's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to free his trapped foot but Tvarski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jacobs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacobs slips a nice elbow through Tvarski's hands, connecting with Tvarski's forehead.
Jacobs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tvarski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jacobs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jacobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tvarski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tvarski trying to control here.
Jacobs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacobs is pressing down on Tvarski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tvarski is holding on for now.
Tvarski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jacobs thows a huge punch but Tvarski dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to free his trapped foot but Tvarski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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. Jacobs connects with a nice short shot to Tvarski's temple.
Tvarski is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacobs wants to stand up but Tvarski is controlling the position.
Jacobs working Tvarski over with strikes.
Tvarski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jacobs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tvarski wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
Tvarski is trying to maintain the position but Jacobs is very close to passing his half guard.

Jacobs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to pass to full mount but Tvarski defends it.
Tvarski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Tvarski has one foot on Jacobs's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A left lands for Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a hook.
Jacobs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tvarski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Tvarski closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tvarski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Jacobs.
Tvarski takes a shot to the head.
Tvarski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jacobs wants to break free but Tvarski has control.
Jacobs lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Jacobs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jacobs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tvarski tries to avoid it but Jacobs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tvarski to the ground. Tvarski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobs.
Jacobs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jacobs lands a right hook to the body.
Tvarski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Tvarski moves out of range easily.
KD Tvarski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacobs scores with a nice head shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jacobs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacobs lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs scores with a shot to the side of Tvarski's head.
Good body shot from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a left hand.

Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacobs connects with a right hand. Tvarski shakes it off.
Tvarski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jacobs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tvarski doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a body kick that misses.
Jacobs scores with a one two! Tvarski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tvarski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs scores with a nice right hand.

Jacobs feints and as Tvarski raises his hands in defense, Jacobs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Tvarski is keeping the position.
Jacobs scoring with some ground and pound.
Jacobs chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacobs works over Tvarski with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jacobs gets to his feet. Tvarski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Donk. Jacobs catches Tvarski right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tvarski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tvarski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russell Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tvarski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Tvarski keeps it at a distance.

Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Jacobs gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tvarski won't allow Jacobs to pass to mount.
Jacobs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jacobs working Tvarski over with strikes.
Tvarski has hold of Jacobs's hands but Jacobs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to pass to mount but Tvarski is defending the position.
Jacobs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jacobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tvarski has hold of Jacobs's hands but Jacobs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Russell Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Tvarski is defending well.
Jacobs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jacobs scoring with strikes but Tvarski is staying in there.
Tvarski is desperately trying to improve his position but Jacobs has a good base and remains in mount.
Tvarski tries to hold on but Jacobs pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Jacobs with a couple of short strikes.
Jacobs unloading with bombs!
Jacobs landing strikes from the mount.
Tvarski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jacobs working the ground and pound effectively.
Jacobs is landing with some decent strikes but Tvarski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jacobs working Tvarski over with strikes here.
Tvarski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jacobs lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tvarski hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs lands a nice shot to the head.
Jacobs unloading with bombs!
Jacobs dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jacobs is looking to clinch but Tvarski is avoiding it.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tvarski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tvarski throws a combination that misses

and Jacobs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tvarski's guard.
Tvarski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacobs landing some decent shots from guard.
Jacobs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jacobs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tvarski's legs.
Jacobs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jacobs tries to score with some ground and pound. Tvarski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jacobs cracks Tvarski with a big right hand but Tvarski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to move to mount but Tvarski blocks the move with his legs.
Tvarski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jacobs breaks from Tvarski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jacobs working the ground and pound effectively.
Tvarski wants to hold on but Jacobs pushes him away.
Jacobs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jacobs working Tvarski over with strikes here.
Jacobs raining down shots from the mount!
Tvarski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tvarski won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tvarski pushes Jacobs off looking to stand but Jacobs dives back in and keeps control.
Tvarski is looking for a sweep. Jacobs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacobs tries to pass to full mount but Tvarski defends it.

Jacobs stands up out of the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacobs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jacobs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Tvarski is retaining full guard.
Jacobs won't allow Tvarski to sweep him here.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tvarski is keeping the position for now.
Jacobs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tvarski is looking to control Jacobs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tvarski avoid being mounted?
Jacobs passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs working the ground and pound effectively.
KD Tvarski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tvarski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jacobs raining down shots from the mount!
Tvarski tries to reverse the position but Jacobs maintains control.
Jacobs with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs landing strikes from the mount.
Jacobs unloading with bombs!
Jacobs looking to finish Tvarski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tvarski!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by Jacobs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jacobs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Russell Jacobs!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Russell Jacobs!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Russell Jacobs!

Russell Jacobs wins by unanimous decision!