PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liana Pirosin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Jacobs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jacobs
vs
Pirosin

195 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

168 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liana Pirosin!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pirosin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jacobs to the ground. Pirosin is now in Jacobs's guard.

Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pirosin pushes down on Jacobs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pirosin prevents Jacobs from improving his position.
Jacobs is trying to stand back up but Pirosin is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pirosin is trying to work for a kimura but Jacobs is defending well.
Jacobs is looking to control Pirosin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobs avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jacobs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pirosin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Pirosin is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pirosin to get the leverage.
Pirosin throwing shots but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Pirosin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jacobs trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pirosin manages to pass to mount!
Jacobs is working to get back to half guard.
Pirosin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pirosin trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirosin controlling the position easily from mount.
Jacobs wants to hold on but Pirosin pushes him away.
The referee warns Jacobs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jacobs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pirosin wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pirosin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirosin trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pirosin.
Pirosin prevents Jacobs from improving his position.
Jacobs manages to get to full guard.
Pirosin won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.
Pirosin wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Pirosin, which made it look bad.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Pirosin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liana Pirosin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Pirosin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pirosin shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense.
Jacobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pirosin circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacobs is looking for a counter combo.
Jacobs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pirosin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobs defends it nicely.
Jacobs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacobs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pirosin defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liana Pirosin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jacobs fails with the takedown.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pirosin.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pirosin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pirosin sprawls well. Pirosin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pirosin.
Jacobs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pirosin.
Pirosin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacobs sprawls well. Jacobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pirosin gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alex Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liana Pirosin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jacobs instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jacobs.
Pirosin wants to break free but Jacobs has control.
Pirosin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jacobs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Pirosin tries for a takedown but Jacobs circles away easily
and Jacobs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pirosin tries to clinch up but Jacobs circles away and keeps his distance.

Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs lands a knee to the body.

Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pirosin leaves Jacobs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs shoots for a takedown but Pirosin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pirosin circles away.
Pirosin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacobs as he avoids it easily.
Jacobs feinted with a counter takedown.
Pirosin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pirosin is breathing heavily.
Pirosin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.

Jacobs closes the distance and pushes Pirosin back into the cage.
Pirosin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pirosin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Pirosin, which made it look bad.
Pirosin doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown but Pirosin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacobs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Pirosin tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacobs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alex Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.
Pirosin tries for a takedown but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pirosin fails with a takedown attempt.
Pirosin tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pirosin sprawls and moves away.
Alex Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Pirosin keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirosin moves in looking to clinch but Jacobs pushes him off.
A punch combination from Pirosin misses.
Pirosin throws a front kick aimed at Jacobs's knee but Jacobs avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Pirosin as Jacobs shoots in.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pirosin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pirosin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobs swivels and escapes.
Jacobs dives in for a single leg takedown but Pirosin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pirosin.
Jacobs shoots in for a double leg but Pirosin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Pirosin circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Jacobs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Pirosin or perhaps it was just good defense by Jacobs, which made it look bad.
Jacobs lands a high kick!
Pirosin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs throws a nice head kick!
Pirosin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobs swivels and escapes.
Pirosin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacobs defends well and Pirosin ends up having to push Jacobs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacobs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alex Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liana Pirosin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Pirosin, which made it look bad.
Pirosin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jacobs moves into range and clinches up with Pirosin.
Good body shot from Jacobs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pirosin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jacobs lands a jab to Pirosin's midsection.
Jacobs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pirosin's head.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Pirosin. Pirosin gets slowly back to his feet.
Pirosin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jacobs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Pirosin, which made it look bad.
Pirosin throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a right hand that Pirosin ducks under and follows up with a left that Pirosin also avoids with ease.
Pirosin shoots in but no luck this time.

Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jacobs pulls guard.
Pirosin trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Pirosin wants to get up but he can't break Jacobs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jacobs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pirosin trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pirosin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pirosin being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jacobs wants to control the position but Pirosin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jacobs is looking to improve his 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 looking for submissions off his back.
Jacobs is staying active underneath Pirosin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pirosin tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Pirosin. No joy for Jacobs on that attempt.
Pirosin 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 Pirosin off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pirosin.
Jacobs dodges the punch combination from Pirosin.
Jacobs tries to counter with a takedown but Pirosin is quick to defend against it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jacobs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Jacobs!