PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horatio Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Governor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs comes to the cage accompanied by Guns In the Sky - INXS. The crowd seem to be enjoying Governor's choice of entrance music: Didgeridoo. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jimmy Governor enters the cage!

Jacobs
vs
Governor

179 cm
32
160 lbs
22 - 18 - 0

172 cm
26
150 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Narcissus Unlimited

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horatio Jacobs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Governor!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs throws a low kick, looking for Governor's leg but Governor calmly moves out of range.
Governor misses the jab.

Jacobs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Governor, pushing him back against the cage.
Governor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Governor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jacobs is keeping busy.
Jacobs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Governor is defending well for now.
Jacobs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch.
Jacobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacobs misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobs lands a body shot.
Governor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jacobs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacobs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jacobs.
Governor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacobs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Governor blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Governor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Governor blocks a body shot from Jacobs.
Governor takes a shot to the head.
Governor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Jacobs breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs lands with an uppercut that bounces Governor off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Governor. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Governor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Governor ducked under it nicely.
Jacobs swings for the body but Governor moves out of range.
Governor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobs throws out the jab.
Jacobs jabs Governor right on the nose. Governor blinks but takes it well.
Jacobs tries to work over Governor's front leg with a kick but Governor checks it.
Jacobs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Governor tries to score with a low kick but Jacobs moves his leg out of the way.
Governor misses with a head kick.
Governor connects with a solid leg kick.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Governor.
Governor takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Governor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Governor tries a low kick but Jacobs avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Governor misses with a wild body shot.
Governor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs scores with a hook.
Governor slips a jab and a cross from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Governor moves away and avoids it.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the head.
Governor wants to slow Jacobs down by chopping away at his legs.
Governor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Governor scoring well with a low kick there.

Jacobs darts in and clinches Governor up against the cage.
Governor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jacobs prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs tries to throw a body punch but Governor avoids it by throwing Jacobs back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jacobs trying to land knees to the body.
Jacobs working aggressively here.
Jacobs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jacobs misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Governor.
Jacobs lands a knee to the head.
Governor lands a body punch.
Jacobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Governor misses with a punch to the body.
Governor tries to work over Jacobs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacobs gets underhooks to prevent Governor's takedown attempt.
Governor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jacobs is keeping busy.
Jacobs misses with a body punch.
Jacobs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Governor tries to stall but Jacobs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jacobs obliges.
Jacobs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lands a good knee to the midsection. Governor won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs.
Governor wants a takedown.
Horatio Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Governor.

Governor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Governor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Governor thows a huge punch but Jacobs dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Governor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Governor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Governor tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobs is retaining full guard.

Jacobs working for a triangle but Governor defends it easily.
Governor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horatio Jacobs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jacobs blocks the body kick.
Governor tries to move into range but Jacobs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Governor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Governor lands a head kick. Jacobs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jacobs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Jacobs.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Governor.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Governor.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jacobs, right into the meat.
Jacobs misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Governor.
Governor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Horatio Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Governor throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.
Jacobs connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Governor takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor thows a body shot but no joy.
Governor thows a body shot but no joy.
Governor connects with an inside leg kick.
Jacobs misses with the combination.

Governor shoots in and bounces Jacobs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Governor cracks Jacobs with a solid left hand.
Governor tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobs is retaining full guard.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Governor's guard.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Governor is keeping the position.
Governor trying to keep a closed guard but Jacobs is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws an elbow that misses. Governor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jacobs's guard. Nice move by Governor!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs has momentary wrist control but Governor slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Governor from controlling successfully.
Governor postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as Governor tries to pass.
Governor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Governor stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to stand and escape but Governor is having none of it.

Jacobs looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Governor has picked Jacobs up and slammed him! Jacobs can't keep hold of the triangle and Governor manages to pass to side control!
Jacobs takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Governor is looking to take a break and control but Jacobs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Governor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Governor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jacobs to see if he's OK.
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacobs regains half guard.
Jacobs gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacobs trying to control the position.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet but Governor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Governor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Governor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Governor trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Governor defends well.

Governor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Governor has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Governor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Governor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Governor misses with a kick to the body.
Jacobs scores with the left hand. Governor knows he should have avoided that one.
Jacobs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Governor moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacobs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice straight punches there by Jacobs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacobs.
Jacobs wants to clinch.
Governor throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Governor.
Jacobs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Governor lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs catches Governor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Governor misses with a head kick.
Governor misses with a leg kick.
Governor is looking to slow Jacobs down with leg kicks.
Governor takes one to the chin there.
Jacobs cracks Governor with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Governor.
Governor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacobs's sensitive parts.
Governor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobs just misses with a punch to the body.

Jacobs drives through and clinches with Governor against the cage.
Governor takes a shot to the head.
Jacobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Governor taking a breather.
Governor seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Jacobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Governor.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Governor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Governor misses with some punches.
Jacobs tries to throw a body punch but Governor avoids it by throwing Jacobs back against the cage.
Governor has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
A short right from Jacobs.
Governor managing to block the knees to the body from Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacobs tries to work over Governor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacobs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Governor blocks it with crossed arms.
Jacobs tries to throw a body punch but Governor avoids it by throwing Jacobs back against the cage.
Jacobs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a body punch.
Governor is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jacobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Governor.
Governor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacobs's efforts to push away.
Governor lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Governor as the two fighters clinch.
Jacobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Governor avoiding damage as Jacobs throws knees to the body.
Governor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Governor working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Governor.
Jacobs misses with a punch to the body.

Governor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Governor content to control rather than advance.
Governor thows a huge punch but Jacobs dodges it nicely.
Governor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jacobs trying to control but Governor postures up.
Governor prevents Jacobs from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jacobs taking some punishment here, with Governor in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Governor is thwarting Jacobs's attempts to control the position.
Jacobs is trying to stand up here but Governor is controlling him well.
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. Governor connects with a nice short shot to Jacobs's temple.
Governor working the head and body with strikes.
Governor slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
Governor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jacobs!
Jacobs is in a horrible position here. Governor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Governor unloading with bombs!
Governor lands a heavy elbow.
Governor with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jimmy Governor just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. Governor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Governor circles away and keeps his distance.
Governor misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Governor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jacobs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Governor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacobs is out of range.
Governor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jacobs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Governor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jacobs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Governor throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily.
Jacobs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Governor blocks a head kick by Jacobs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor defending well as Jacobs loads up on a big left hand.
Governor scores with a body shot.
Jacobs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body punch from Jacobs.
Governor connects with a leg kick. Jacobs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Governor cracks the inside of Jacobs's front leg.
Governor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Governor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Jacobs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from Governor finds it's target.
Governor tries to land a leg kick but Jacobs saw it coming and moves away.
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Governor thuds his right hand into Jacobs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Governor throws a front kick aimed at Jacobs's knee but Jacobs avoids it well.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Governor manages to avoid it.
Governor throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs throws a head kick but Governor moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Governor. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Jacobs.

Governor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Governor is nestled in close to Jacobs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but Governor is controlling well.
Governor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is not content to let Governor control the position.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
Governor working the head and body with strikes.
Jimmy Governor has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Governor connects with a nice short shot to Jacobs's temple.

Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Governor is thwarting Jacobs's attempts to control the position.
Jacobs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Governor from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Governor is aware though and is defending well.
Governor wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Governor landing some decent shots from guard.
Governor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Jacobs is working hard here to advance position.
Jacobs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Governor!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Governor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Governor dominated that fourth 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. 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.

Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Governor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Governor is just out of range.
Governor tries to land a leg kick but Jacobs saw it coming and moves away.
Jacobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Governor was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Governor throws a looping overhand right but Jacobs ducks down to avoid it.
Governor lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobs seems unphased.
Governor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jacobs throws out a powerful jab.
Jacobs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good work by Jacobs as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Governor misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Governor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs misses with a kick to the body.
Governor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from Governor.
A solid body kick from Jacobs.
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobs lands a nice hook to Governor's body. Governor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacobs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jacobs lands a glancing blow to the side of Governor's head.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from Governor.
Jacobs scores with a head kick. Governor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Governor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Governor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Governor moves out of range.

Governor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. Governor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jacobs has one foot on Governor's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Governor lands a nice looking body shot.
Governor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Governor scores with a nice head shot.
Governor throws a right hand that misses
and Jacobs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Governor checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Governor moves away and avoids it.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Governor ducked under it nicely.
Governor cracks the inside of Jacobs's front leg.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Governor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Governor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Governor throws a hook to the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Governor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimmy Governor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Governor misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Governor's head.
Governor misses with a leg kick
and Jacobs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Governor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horatio Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Governor misses with a few strikes there.
Jacobs throws a front kick aimed at Governor's knee but Governor avoids it well.
Governor checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Governor.
Governor throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.
Jacobs throws a low kick but Governor avoids it.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Governor was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Governor staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Jacobs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacobs.
Governor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Governor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Governor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jacobs connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Horatio Jacobs.
I think Governor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Governor! Jimmy Governor retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Jimmy Governor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.