PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Muzyichenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Muzyichenko
vs
Jacobs

178 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Muzyichenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacobs.
Jacobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muzyichenko circles away.
Muzyichenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacobs.
Max Muzyichenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Jacobs.
Muzyichenko sizes up Jacobs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Johan Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muzyichenko but Muzyichenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muzyichenko lands an overhand right.

Jacobs is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Muzyichenko closes the distance and clinches.
Muzyichenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jacobs has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs can't get the takedown.
Muzyichenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jacobs keeps control of Muzyichenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muzyichenko tries to pull guard but Jacobs holds him up against the cage and eventually Muzyichenko drops back down to his feet.
Jacobs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muzyichenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs slowing the pace effectively.

Jacobs drags the fight down to the ground.
Jacobs punching to the body, from the bottom.
Muzyichenko trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Muzyichenko wants to stand and escape but instead Jacobs has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Muzyichenko is looking to stand back up but Jacobs counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Muzyichenko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs stops Muzyichenko from getting back to his feet.
Jacobs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Muzyichenko wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura but Muzyichenko is defending well.
Muzyichenko trying to control but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Muzyichenko is trying to maintain the position but Jacobs is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacobs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jacobs tries to pass to full mount but Muzyichenko defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muzyichenko scores with a few weak punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacobs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Muzyichenko wants to get back to full guard but Jacobs has passed into side control.
Jacobs taking a breather here.
Jacobs misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jacobs misses with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Muzyichenko tries to buck Jacobs off but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Jacobs stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Jacobs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muzyichenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Muzyichenko is trying to break the clinch but Jacobs is controlling him.

Jacobs gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jacobs looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muzyichenko is looking for a sweep. Jacobs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muzyichenko keeps working.
Jacobs slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johan Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Jacobs's cut.
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 fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Muzyichenko there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muzyichenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muzyichenko looks for a takedown but Jacobs sprawls well.
Jacobs dives in and grabs Muzyichenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muzyichenko pushes down on Jacobs's head and hops out.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Muzyichenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muzyichenko shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacobs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Max Muzyichenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a spinning back kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs checks a low kick from Muzyichenko.

Jacobs tries to sprawl but Muzyichenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Muzyichenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Jacobs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jacobs wants to control but Muzyichenko is keeping busy.
Jacobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Muzyichenko 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. Muzyichenko eventually gives up the hold.
Muzyichenko throwing shots but Jacobs is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jacobs is striking off his back. Muzyichenko thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Jacobs moves into full guard.
Johan Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.

Muzyichenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muzyichenko has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.

Muzyichenko stands and steps away. Jacobs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs lands with a slapping head kick.
Max Muzyichenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muzyichenko throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muzyichenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobs defends it nicely.
Muzyichenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt - Muzyichenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muzyichenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Muzyichenko. Muzyichenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Muzyichenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jacobs counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muzyichenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Jacobs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Muzyichenko uses from the top position.

Muzyichenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Muzyichenko from controlling successfully.
Jacobs is wriggling around but Muzyichenko manages to pass to half guard.
Muzyichenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobs on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Muzyichenko stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Muzyichenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Jacobs's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Muzyichenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muzyichenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs has a takedown stuffed.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muzyichenko defends it nicely.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Muzyichenko.
Muzyichenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jacobs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muzyichenko tries to avoid it but Jacobs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muzyichenko to the ground. Muzyichenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Max Muzyichenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Jacobs.
Muzyichenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Muzyichenko misses the target.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobs shoots in but no luck this time.

Muzyichenko lands a big head kick that sends Jacobs tumbling to the mat! Muzyichenko takes a step backwards and waves Jacobs back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Muzyichenko finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muzyichenko connects with a nice cross there... Jacobs is looking wobbly and Muzyichenko recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Jacobs to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Muzyichenko jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Muzyichenko!