PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asher Asher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Asher
vs
Jacobs

196 cm
30
256 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

190 cm
34
259 lbs
25 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Asher Asher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Asher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asher throws a leg kick but Jacobs checks it.
Asher throws a leg kick but Jacobs moved away.
Jacobs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asher tries to avoid it but Jacobs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asher to the ground. Asher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Asher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jacobs.
Asher slips under a jab.
Jacobs moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacobs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asher can pounce on him.
Asher has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jacobs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asher feints and then cracks Jacobs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacobs down.
Asher checks a leg kick.
Jacobs throws out a leg kick but Asher moves out of range and Jacobs only half commits.
Russell Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs tries to work over Asher's front leg with a kick but Asher checks it.
Nice cross by Asher.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs lands a front kick.
Jacobs misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jacobs.
Asher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Asher moved out of range.
Asher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asher moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobs throws a big shot that misses.
Asher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jacobs is out of range and Asher settles back down.
A big left from Asher misses.
Jacobs shoots in but Asher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asher checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Asher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asher. That's going to slow Jacobs down.
Asher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asher.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Asher.
Asher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Asher Asher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Jacobs.
Asher connects with a nice looking jab.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but Asher is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a right hand that misses
and Asher counters with an inside leg kick.
Asher tries to move into range but Jacobs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asher Asher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asher tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asher's waist but Asher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.
Asher looks for the body kick but Jacobs saw that one coming.
Jacobs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asher checks it well.
Asher misses with a body kick.
Jacobs throws a low kick but Asher avoids it.
Asher misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacobs scores with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asher.
Asher scores with a jab.
Jacobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asher misses with a low kick.
Asher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobs.
Jacobs connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asher.
Jacobs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Asher tests Jacobs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asher misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target.
Jacobs checks a leg kick.
Asher scores with a head kick.
Jacobs cracks the inside of Asher's front leg.
Jacobs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asher misses with a low kick.
Jacobs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asher is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asher moves away.
Jacobs tries to land a front kick but Asher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacobs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jacobs blocks the body kick.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asher but Asher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacobs's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asher Asher dominated that round.
That's time! Asher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Asher does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jacobs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asher is looking to slow Jacobs down with leg kicks.
Asher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobs misses the target.
Jacobs dives in for a single leg takedown but Asher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Asher scores with a shoulder strike.
Asher has Jacobs pressed against the cage, preventing Jacobs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Asher Asher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Jacobs.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asher swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Asher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to drag Asher to the mat but Asher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacobs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to drag Asher to the mat but Asher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacobs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jacobs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jacobs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jacobs tries to score a body lock takedown but Asher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Asher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Asher scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Asher fails to land.
Asher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Asher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Asher.
Asher misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobs takes a shot to the head.
Jacobs throws a head punch that misses.
Jacobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacobs misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asher prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jacobs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Jacobs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asher after a bit of a struggle.
Jacobs working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asher.
Jacobs throws a punch but it's blocked by Asher.
Asher prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacobs.
Asher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jacobs blocks it with crossed arms.
Asher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobss head.
Jacobs throws an elbow that misses.
Jacobs trying to land knees to the body.

Asher manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick from Jacobs misses.
Asher misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Asher.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to land a leg kick but Asher is out of range.
Asher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asher.
Jacobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobs checks a low kick from Asher.
Asher throws a push kick but Jacobs slaps the foot to one side.
Asher wants to slow Jacobs down by chopping away at his legs.
Asher misses with a low kick as Jacobs jumps back.
Jacobs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Asher will feel that in the morning.
Asher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Asher checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asher throws a solid leg kick but Jacobs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asher.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asher checks a leg kick.
Jacobs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asher.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asher Asher dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Asher lands a lovely overhand right.
Asher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asher throws the kick towards the body but Jacobs avoids it.
Asher tries to score with a low kick but Jacobs moves his leg out of the way.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asher circles away quickly and effectively.
Asher misses with a kick to the body
and Jacobs counters with a stiff right hand.
Asher moves forwards but Jacobs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asher throws a head kick that Jacobs semi-blocks.
Asher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asher cracks Jacobs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacobs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asher but Asher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacobs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asher lands a big head kick that sends Jacobs tumbling to the mat! Asher takes a step backwards and waves Jacobs back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Jacobs is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asher keeps Jacobs at a distance using the push kick.
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Asher finish him?
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asher steps in with a hook that catches Jacobs right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Asher follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jacobs looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asher Asher!
Asher Asher managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mango Nutrition , into his post fight interview.