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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Timanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alex Jacobs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oscar Timanee!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Timanee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacobs shoots in and drives through. Timanee sprawls well.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timanee is looking for the big counter here.
Timanee fails to land with a series of punches.
Timanee throws a right hand that Jacobs ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobs also avoids with ease.
Jacobs forces Timanee back against the cage and clinches.
Jacobs misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacobs slips a jab and a cross from Timanee.
Jacobs with a poor takedown
and Timanee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Timanee looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Jacobs darts in looking for a takedown but Timanee gets double underhooks and turns Jacobs into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timanee tries for a takedown but Jacobs circles away easily
and Jacobs counters with a three punch combo that has Timanee backing up. Timanee nods at Jacobs to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs instigates a clinch.
Jacobs looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timanee being controlled against the cage.
Timanee is pressed up against the cage. Jacobs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timanee down to the mat. Timanee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Timanee but Timanee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs fails to land the takedown.
Timanee misses with the combination.
Jacobs avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fails with the takedown.
Timanee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Timanee as he jumps to the side.
Timanee unleashes a big counter combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Timanee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timanee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Jacobs goes for a double leg but Timanee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Timanee continues to drive forward.
Jacobs has a takedown stuffed.
Jacobs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Timanee.
Oscar Timanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timanee scores with a one two! Jacobs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Timanee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jacobs to the ground. Timanee is now in Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Timanee is stalling in the full guard.
Timanee cracks Jacobs with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timanee prevents Jacobs from getting back to his feet.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Timanee from controlling successfully.
Timanee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs has a closed guard, preventing Timanee from standing up.
Jacobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jacobs is controlling Timanee's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Timanee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jacobs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timanee.
Jacobs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jacobs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timanee throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs blocks a low kick nicely.
Timanee swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Timanee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Timanee leaves Jacobs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oscar Timanee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Timanee is having none of it.
Timanee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Timanee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jacobs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
Timanee fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timanee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Timanee is avoiding it.
Timanee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timanee 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.
Timanee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timanee throws a series of punches but Jacobs avoids them all with ease.
Timanee is breathing heavily.
Timanee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Timanee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jacobs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacobs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Timanee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs lands a jab.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lands a knee to the body.
Timanee tries to break the clinch but Jacobs is controlling the position.
Jacobs wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacobs stalling.
Jacobs stalls.
Jacobs is looking for a takedown.
Jacobs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jacobs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jacobs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timanee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs has a closed guard, preventing Timanee from standing up.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
Timanee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Timanee passes into half guard.
Jacobs trying to control from the bottom.
Jacobs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Timanee controlling from the top position.
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 escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timanee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Timanee wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Timanee landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacobs trying to control the position.
Timanee gets to his feet. Jacobs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Timanee misses with a wild combination.
Jacobs connects with a high kick.
Timanee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Timanee keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Timanee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Timanee pinned against the cage. Timanee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Timanee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jacobs defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timanee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacobs's waist but Jacobs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Timanee off to one side.
Timanee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timanee takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Jacobs wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Jacobs leaves Timanee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jacobs slips a jab and a cross from Timanee.
Jacobs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Timanee looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Jacobs shoots in but Timanee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Timanee stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacobs. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timanee stuffs the takedown attempt from Jacobs. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timanee throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.
Timanee swinging wildly here.
Jacobs attempts a counter takedown but Timanee avoids it well and moves away.
Jacobs shoots in for a double leg but Timanee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Timanee unleashes a big counter combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jacobs stalks Timanee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Timanee's face. Timanee staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
No joy there for Timanee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs misses with a takedown
and Timanee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timanee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but Timanee is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is staying active underneath Timanee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jacobs actively working from the bottom here.
Timanee tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jacobs.
Timanee slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
Timanee is thwarting Jacobs's attempts to control the position.
Timanee is working for a kimura but Jacobs is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Timanee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Timanee.
Timanee tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Timanee misses with a takedown
and Jacobs counters with a good low kick that Timanee was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Timanee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Timanee 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Timanee!
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