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Event:
Byzantium 6
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
Jacobs has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Jacobs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jacobs lands in his opponent's guard.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jacobs stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Robinson has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Jacobs manages to get his head free but now Robinson has transitioned to an armbar! Jacobs grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Robinson! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Robinson! |
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Event:
Byzantium 2
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacobs throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Jacobs pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Jacobs drags the fight down to the ground.
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Jacobs wants to clinch.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taylor throws a fast counter high kick but Jacobs manages to duck under it in time.
Jacobs lands a high kick!
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taylor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2##CL#
Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jacobs at a distance.
Taylor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taylor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jacobs misses with a double jab
and Taylor counters with a three punch combo that has Jacobs backing up. Jacobs nods at Taylor to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Jacobs darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jacobs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3##BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taylor.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Jacobs has the dominant position.
Jacobs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taylor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.
Taylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taylor.
An inside leg kick lands from Taylor. #CL#
Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily#CL2#
and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Jacobs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jacobs jumps guard but Taylor stands there with Jacobs around his waist. Jacobs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Jacobs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor works Jacobs's body with a nice hook.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacobs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Taylor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jacobs shoots in for a double leg but Taylor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacobs tries to counter with a takedown but Taylor is quick to defend against it.
Taylor is looking to slow Jacobs down with leg kicks.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jacobs defends it well.#T1#
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taylor scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick
and Taylor counters with a nice leg kick.
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Taylor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dylan Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Jacobs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jacobs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Good leg kick by Jacobs.
Taylor feints and then cracks Jacobs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacobs down.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick lands from Taylor.
Taylor scores with a head kick. Jacobs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jacobs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taylor.
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacobs sets himself, and Taylor steps forward looking for the clinch! Jacobs avoids it this time.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taylor slips a jab from Jacobs.
Taylor scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacobs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Jacobs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! 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.#R3#
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Jacobs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taylor counters with a good low kick that Jacobs was not able to check.
Taylor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor flicks out a counter leg kick but Jacobs steps away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor, which made it look bad.
Dylan Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Taylor. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taylor to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Jacobs sets himself, and Taylor steps forward looking for the clinch! Jacobs avoids it this time.
Taylor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taylor is looking to slow Jacobs down with leg kicks. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Taylor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Jacobs rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor lands a front kick.
Ben Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taylor. That's going to slow Jacobs down.
Taylor cracks Jacobs with a good jab.
Taylor with the inside leg kick.
Taylor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jacobs rather than just go for the knockout.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
Taylor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Jacobs is rocked!
Taylor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Taylor.
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick lands for Taylor.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacobs seems to have got his legs back now.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Taylor lands a body shot.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taylor.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Jacobs shoots in.
Taylor thumps Jacobs with a low kick.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor tries to counter with a clinch but Jacobs shakes him off and moves away.
Ben Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dylan Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Dylan Taylor!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Dylan Taylor!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Dylan Taylor!
Dylan Taylor wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 38
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Georges St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jacobs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
St Pierre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jacobs's best efforts.
St Pierre is holding on to half guard well.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
St Pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jacobs trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Jacobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
St Pierre has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
St Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jacobs's guard. #REVB#
St Pierre preventing the sweep.
St Pierre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jacobs tries to get out of the position.
St Pierre is nestled in close to Jacobs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
St Pierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St Pierre is working away from the top position though.#T2##SUB#
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St Pierre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
St Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacobs is looking to improve his position.
St Pierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. St Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
St Pierre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
St Pierre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Jacobs is rocked!
Nice strikes from St Pierre there.
Oh Jacobs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Pierre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
St Pierre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St Pierre lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jacobs! More strikes land and this one is all over! St Pierre jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges St Pierre! |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 34
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willis's waist but Willis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side. #CL2#
Jacobs pushes Willis up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Willis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jacobs can't find room to land a body shot as Willis controls the action.
Willis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jacobs jumps guard but Willis stands there with Jacobs around his waist. Jacobs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Jacobs.
Willis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs tries to pull guard but Willis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Jacobs decides to pull guard.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Willis is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Jacobs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Willis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jacobs.
Jacobs being controlled for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jacobs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jacobs tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jacobs trying to remain calm as Willis controls from the top position.#SU#
Willis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Willis sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Willis, which made it look bad. #CL#
Willis moves into range and clinches up with Jacobs.
Jacobs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Willis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Willis rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Jacobs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Willis has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jacobs is trying to drag Willis to the mat but Willis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacobs jumps guard but Willis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Jacobs decides to pull guard.
Willis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jacobs is trying to keep Willis in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Willis 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.
#R2##CL#
Willis moves into the clinch.
Willis prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacobs tries to pull guard but Willis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jacobs is stalling here.
#TD#
Willis tightens his grip and picks Jacobs up, before dumping him to the ground. Jacobs manages to land in guard.
Jacobs is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Willis dives into side control.
#REVB#
Jacobs trying to control but Willis flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs tries to roll but Willis sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Jacobs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T1#
Jacobs is trying to break free.
Willis is riding his opponent, not letting Jacobs buck him off. #SUB#
Willis looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Jacobs taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Willis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacobs.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobs.
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL#
Jacobs darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.#TD#
Jacobs jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jacobs has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Jacobs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jacobs tries to get out of the position.
Jacobs controlling the position.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacobs controlling Johnson's posture.
Jacobs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Jacobs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Jacobs has control of the leg.
Jacobs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Jacobs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jacobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Jacobs stands up and beckons Johnson to join him on the feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Jacobs in the body. #CL#
Jacobs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jacobs is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Jacobs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
#CL#
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Jacobs decides to pull guard.
Johnson won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.
Jacobs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs striking from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Johnson can't handle though.
#SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Jacobs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1##SUB#
Jacobs has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Jacobs!
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