PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Resetivus Morkevicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morkevicius comes to the cage accompanied by "Don't Trust Me" by 3 Oh! 3. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Morkevicius
vs
Jacobs

192 cm
20
232 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
18
264 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Convicted
Convicted

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Resetivus Morkevicius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Morkevicius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Morkevicius which made him look bad.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Morkevicius.

Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morkevicius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacobs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacobs's back!
Morkevicius struggling to land strikes to the head as Jacobs covers up.
Morkevicius controlling well, preventing Jacobs from escaping the position.

Morkevicius looking for the choke but no joy.
Morkevicius has the hooks in. Jacobs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jacobs breaks Morkevicius's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Morkevicius is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Morkevicius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morkevicius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Morkevicius is keeping the position.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Morkevicius keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Morkevicius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morkevicius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jacobs wants to control but Morkevicius is keeping busy.

Morkevicius is working for a submission of some sort.
Jacobs wants to control but Morkevicius is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacobs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jacobs can't keep his opponent in guard - Morkevicius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morkevicius moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.

Morkevicius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jacobs tries to buck Morkevicius off but Morkevicius is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacobs tries to buck Morkevicius off but Morkevicius is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morkevicius.

It looks like Brandon Jacobs has been cut.

Morkevicius darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morkevicius prevents Jacobs from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
Jacobs is in trouble now - Morkevicius has advanced to mount!
Jacobs wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jacobs looks gassed!
Jacobs tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morkevicius controlling his opponent.

Morkevicius working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jacobs is looking to improve his position but Morkevicius isn't that keen on the idea.
Jacobs is controlling an arm, preventing Morkevicius from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Resetivus Morkevicius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jacobs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Morkevicius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacobs with a lazy takedown attempt

and Morkevicius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Morkevicius decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jacobs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Morkevicius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morkevicius slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Morkevicius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morkevicius working the ground and pound but Jacobs is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Morkevicius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacobs is trying to improve his position.

Morkevicius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jacobs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morkevicius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Morkevicius wants to free his trapped foot but Jacobs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jacobs trying to control from the bottom.

Morkevicius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacobs sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacobs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Morkevicius is looking for a kimura here.
Jacobs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jacobs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jacobs wants to control the pace but Morkevicius is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Morkevicius is in real trouble.
Jacobs wants to control but Morkevicius is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morkevicius tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morkevicius regains half guard.
Morkevicius manages to get to full guard.
Morkevicius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacobs trying to control but Morkevicius is working from the bottom.
Jacobs passes Morkevicius's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morkevicius moves into full guard.
Jacobs passes Morkevicius's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morkevicius looking for submissions off his back.

Jacobs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morkevicius is just riding it out for now. Jacobs eventually gives up the hold.
Jacobs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Morkevicius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morkevicius sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morkevicius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Resetivus Morkevicius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jacobs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morkevicius is refusing to be controlled, as Jacobs sits in half guard.
Jacobs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morkevicius kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morkevicius manages to get to full guard.
Morkevicius wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobs trying to control but Morkevicius is working from the bottom.
Morkevicius 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.
Morkevicius keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Morkevicius keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
Resetivus Morkevicius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morkevicius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Morkevicius drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacobs seems keen to control Morkevicius's posture.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morkevicius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
Morkevicius is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.
Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morkevicius advances position into side control!
Jacobs struggling a bit here.
Jacobs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morkevicius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jacobs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morkevicius fails with the takedown

and Jacobs counters with a single leg into guard. Morkevicius didn't expect that.

Morkevicius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morkevicius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Morkevicius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Morkevicius is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morkevicius pushes a forearm under Jacobs's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jacobs is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Resetivus Morkevicius!