PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnaldur Hjoervarsson (ranked 6849 p4p, 548 weight class) and Glen Jacobs (ranked 6436 p4p, 532 weight class). Hjoervarsson comes into the arena with The Only blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hjoervarsson
vs
Jacobs

196 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glen Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Hjoervarsson. Hjoervarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hjoervarsson swinging wildly here.
Hjoervarsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacobs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hjoervarsson somewhat.
Hjoervarsson lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjoervarsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobs but Jacobs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnaldur Hjoervarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Glen Jacobs has been cut.
Hjoervarsson scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Hjoervarsson misses.
Hjoervarsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacobs takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjoervarsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Hjoervarsson tries to pull guard but Jacobs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jacobs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hjoervarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hjoervarsson closes the distance and clinches up with Jacobs, looking for a takedown. Hjoervarsson pushes Jacobs against the cage but Jacobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs wants to counter the offense by Hjoervarsson and move into the clinch position.
Hjoervarsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacobs sprawls well. Jacobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hjoervarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hjoervarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Hjoervarsson sets himself, and Jacobs steps forward looking for the clinch! Hjoervarsson avoids it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs leaves Hjoervarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jacobs tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hjoervarsson pinned against the cage. Hjoervarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hjoervarsson.
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson wants to clinch up but Jacobs keeps it at a distance.
Hjoervarsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobs swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jacobs gets the takedown into side control.

Jacobs is trying to get an arm triangle but Hjoervarsson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jacobs tries for a kimura but Hjoervarsson is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hjoervarsson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jacobs punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hjoervarsson tries to buck Jacobs off but he can't manage it.

Jacobs throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hjoervarsson has his hands clasped together but Jacobs breaks the hold and Hjoervarsson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jacobs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glen Jacobs!