PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tucker Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Jacoby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Get Off On The Pain - Gary Allan . Tucker Thomas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Thomas
vs
Jacoby

182 cm
40
181 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

180 cm
25
174 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tucker Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monty Jacoby!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Monty Jacoby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacoby throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Jacoby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacoby wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacoby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacoby wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Jacoby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacoby throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jacoby misses with a body punch.
Jacoby wants to stall.
Thomas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jacoby's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jacoby misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Jacoby misses the jab.
Jacoby finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacoby but Jacoby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacoby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Jacoby sprawls well.
Jacoby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Jacoby looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacoby.
Thomas feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacoby. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jacoby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Thomas darts in and clinches Jacoby up against the cage.
Jacoby is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Jacoby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Jacoby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jacoby trying to control the position but instead, Thomas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jacoby into the cage.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.

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

Jacoby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacoby is in Thomas's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jacoby looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas controls Jacoby momentarily but Jacoby frees himself.
Jacoby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacoby is stalling in the full guard.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Jacoby is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Jacoby from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacoby.
Thomas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Thomas moves into the clinch.

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

Thomas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jacoby is looking to control Thomas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacoby avoid being mounted?
Jacoby is positioning himself well to prevent Thomas advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacoby tries to get to full guard but Thomas has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Monty Jacoby will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jacoby looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.

Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas stalling the fight.
Thomas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thomas seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Thomas pulls guard.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacoby is one step ahead there.

Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacoby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacoby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacoby looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jacoby wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Jacoby throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacoby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jacoby misses with an uppercut.
Thomas tries to counter by clinching up but Jacoby breaks away and moves out of range.
Jacoby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacoby throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.

Thomas has managed to clinch.
Jacoby misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacoby tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Thomas.
Jacoby is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Monty Jacoby has been cut.
Jacoby tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacoby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jacoby after a bit of a struggle.
Jacoby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jacoby trying to stall but Thomas improves his position.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jacoby's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacoby is trying to maintain a safe position but Thomas gets an underhook and turns Jacoby into the cage.
Thomas has Jacoby pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jacoby manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Thomas feints and as Jacoby raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacoby controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Jacoby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jacoby is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Jacoby sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Thomas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jacoby uses it to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacoby is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jacoby connects with a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas is not content to let Jacoby control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacoby is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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 Tucker Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monty Jacoby's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.

Jacoby takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacoby as he avoids it easily.
Jacoby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Jacoby lands.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Jacoby tries to get set, Thomas tries to push him back and clinch up but Jacoby manages to avoid the attempt.
Jacoby misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Jacoby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas attempts a counter takedown but Jacoby avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacoby throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Thomas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jacoby holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacoby is on top in guard.

Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Jacoby from controlling successfully.
Jacoby stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jacoby wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Thomas looking for subs off his back but Jacoby has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jacoby controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jacoby moves nicely into side control.
Jacoby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.

Jacoby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
Thomas is pushing Jacoby's head away, looking to escape. Jacoby manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks to move to half guard but instead Jacoby has passed into mount! Damn!
Thomas wants to hold on but Jacoby pushes him away.
Jacoby tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
Jacoby prevents Thomas from getting the reversal.
Jacoby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jacoby pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jacoby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been informed that Jacoby has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jacoby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacoby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Thomas is looking to get to half guard.
Thomas wants to control but Jacoby is having none of it.
Jacoby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jacoby tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas tries to hold on but Jacoby pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monty Jacoby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jacoby 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Monty Jacoby!
An out of breath Monty Jacoby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.