AFC 1- Jacobs vs Moxley PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Jonson (ranked 2893 p4p, 5052 weight class) and Joshua Kimmich (ranked 319 p4p, 468 weight class). Joshua Kimmich will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jonson
vs
Kimmich

200 cm
27
270
5 - 2 - 0

191 cm
25
265
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Jonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Kimmich!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jonson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jonson pushes off an throws an elbow but Kimmich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kimmich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kimmich wants a takedown.
Kimmich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jonson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jonson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boris Jonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Kimmich.
Jonson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jonson lands a nice elbow.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Jonson lands an elbow just above Kimmich 's eye.
Jonson lands an elbow that stopped Kimmich in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonson lands a nice elbow.
Kimmich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jonson lands an elbow inside that Kimmich shrugs off.

It looks like Joshua Kimmich has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimmich avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonson.
Kimmich is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Jonson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
Jonson throws an elbow that misses.
Kimmich goes for a takedown attempt but Jonson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kimmich throws a sloppy head kick and Jonson moves out of range easily.

Jonson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jonson.
Jonson is pressed up against the cage. Kimmich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jonson down to the mat. Jonson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kimmich looks winded!
Kimmich fails with a takedown attempt.
Boris Jonson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kimmich tries to keep at a distance but Jonson has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jonson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kimmich's brow.
Kimmich takes an elbow to the temple.
Jonson lands a damaging elbow.
Kimmich blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimmich blocks the elbow strike.
Jonson misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Jonson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonson lands a nice elbow.
Jonson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jonson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jonson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Jonson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jonson lands a nice elbow.
Kimmich blocks the elbow strike.
Jonson lands a damaging elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson pushes off an throws an elbow but Kimmich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jonson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jonson lands a nice elbow.
Jonson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kimmich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kimmich avoids the elbow strike from Jonson, against the cage.
Jonson lands a damaging elbow.
Jonson lands an elbow just above Kimmich 's eye.
Jonson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Jonson.
Kimmich goes for a takedown attempt but Jonson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kimmich tries a head kick but it misses.

Jonson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kimmich, pushing him back against the cage.
Kimmich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jonson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jonson.
Jonson lands an elbow inside that Kimmich shrugs off.
Kimmich takes an elbow to the temple.
Jonson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kimmich's defenses.
Jonson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jonson lands a damaging elbow.
Kimmich takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jonson.
Jonson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jonson lands an elbow that stopped Kimmich in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonson lands an elbow inside that Kimmich shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Jonson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Kimmich's cut.
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.

Jonson has Kimmich up against the cage in a clinch.
Jonson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jonson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kimmich's defenses.
Kimmich can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Jonson.
Jonson lands an elbow just above Kimmich 's eye.
Jonson lands a damaging elbow.
Jonson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jonson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jonson lands an elbow inside.
Jonson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Kimmich is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonson lands an elbow inside that Kimmich shrugs off.
Kimmich is still on wobbly legs! Can Jonson finish him?
Kimmich is breathing heavily.
Jonson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson lands a damaging elbow.
Jonson lands an elbow just above Kimmich 's eye.
Boris Jonson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jonson creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Kimmich! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Jonson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Jonson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alphonso Davies (ranked 5053 p4p, 25057 weight class) and Clyde Waters (ranked 526 p4p, 657 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Davies
vs
Waters

176 cm
25
175
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
170
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonso Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clyde Waters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters slaps away a takedown attempt from Davies, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Davies closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davies lands in his opponent's guard.
Davies trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Waters is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies slips nicely into half guard.
Davies thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters is staying active underneath Davies, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Waters trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Davies's attempts to control the action.
Davies lands a couple of good shots and Waters has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Davies is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Waters taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Davies.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alphonso Davies!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wannabe Cloakzy (ranked 25066 p4p, 5049 weight class) and Robert Lewandowski (ranked 688 p4p, 530 weight class). Wannabe Cloakzy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Cloakzy
vs
Lewandowski

185 cm
25
205
0 - 2 - 0

184 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wannabe Cloakzy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Lewandowski!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewandowski dives in and grabs Cloakzy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cloakzy pushes down on Lewandowski's head and hops out.

Cloakzy clinches with his opponent.

Cloakzy breaks the clinch.
Cloakzy shoots in for a double leg but Lewandowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewandowski.

Lewandowski has hold of Cloakzy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cloakzy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lewandowski cranks the arm and Cloakzy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cloakzy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Robert Lewandowski!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Ibbi (ranked 4134 p4p, 4204 weight class) and Fugg Yu Upp (ranked 491 p4p, 500 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ibbi
vs
Yu Upp

196 cm
25
190
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
189
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Ibbi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fugg Yu Upp!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibbi dives in for a single leg takedown but Yu Upp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yu Upp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibbi backwards.
Ibbi tries to score a body lock takedown but Yu Upp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ibbi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ibbi is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Ibbi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yu Upp scores with a hook to the body.
Yu Upp lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ibbi or not.
Ibbi is breathing heavily.
Yu Upp digs a right hand into Ibbi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibbi's gas tank.
Yu Upp lands with a left to the head.
Ibbi takes a shot to the head.
Yu Upp lands with a short shot to the head.
Yu Upp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Yu Upp.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu Upp.
Yu Upp lands a shoulder strike.
Yu Upp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ibbi wants a takedown.
Yu Upp scores with a shot to the side of Ibbi's head.

Ibbi is rocked!
Yu Upp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Ibbi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yu Upp pushes Ibbi against the cage. Yu Upp is working some dirty boxing. Yu Upp pushes off with a quick right hook! Ibbi goes down! Ibbi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Yu Upp moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fugg Yu Upp!
The defeated Big Ibbi had this to say: 'Honestly i dont care cause u do lose at some points yk so im not sad'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baldy Baldington (ranked 5602 p4p, 5671 weight class) and Nicholas Chandler (ranked 234 p4p, 397 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Baldington
vs
Chandler

176 cm
25
145
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
145
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldy Baldington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholas Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baldington.
Baldington shoots in for a double leg but Chandler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Chandler closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler avoids a wild elbow strike from Baldington.
Chandler tries to break the clinch but Baldington is controlling the position.
Chandler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chandler missing with knees to the body.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baldington is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baldy Baldington. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chandler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chandler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler has his hands on Baldington's head, controlling the position.
Chandler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baldington is controlling him.

Baldington has gone for a leg lock! Chandler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Baldington's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baldington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Baldington looking for a guillotine here but Chandler defends easily.

Baldington is looking for a triangle here but Chandler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldington seems a little lost for a moment, as Chandler dominates the positioning.
Chandler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baldington is looking to reverse the position.
Chandler tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Baldington prevents Chandler from improving position.
Baldington tries to buck Chandler off but Chandler is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler taking a breather here.
Baldington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chandler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chandler working the ground and pound.
Chandler tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Chandler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chandler lands a few punches from side control.
Baldington is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chandler is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Baldington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chandler raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler looking to control and managing it successfully.

Chandler working for a submission but Baldington is keeping him at bay.
Baldington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baldington is working hard here to advance position.
Chandler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baldington is desperately trying to improve his position but Chandler has a good base and remains in mount.
Baldington is breathing heavily.
Chandler working Baldington over with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas Chandler dominated that round.
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.

Baldington darts in trying to clinch

and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Baldington actively working from the bottom here.
Chandler not doing much here.

Baldington looking for submissions off his back.
Chandler is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Baldington manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baldington isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chandler stacks Baldington on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chandler!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Chandler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baldington, who protects the arm well.
Baldington tries to bench press Chandler off him but Chandler keeps the position.
Chandler working the ground and pound.
Chandler tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Chandler working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldington takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chandler looks up at the clock and then as Baldington takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chandler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Baldington tries to improve position but can't.
Chandler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Baldington is looking for a sweep.
Chandler is staying tight to Baldington's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Baldington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chandler's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Chandler! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Baldington has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nicholas Chandler!
Nicholas Chandler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colton Jacobs (ranked 25065 p4p, 25064 weight class) and Luke Moxley (ranked 484 p4p, 473 weight class). Jacobs comes to the cage accompanied by Bottoms up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jacobs
vs
Moxley

180 cm
18
145
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
145
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Colton Jacobs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Moxley !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moxley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Moxley misses.
Moxley misses with a looping left.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moxley but Moxley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Moxley misses the jab.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Moxley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
Luke Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Moxley . No joy for Jacobs on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moxley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobs slips a straight right by Moxley .
Jacobs feinted with a counter takedown.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moxley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moxley missing with a left hand there. Jacobs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moxley catches Jacobs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moxley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moxley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Moxley misses.
Moxley loads up on a big right hand but Jacobs slips the punch.
Jacobs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with a kick to the body.
Jacobs shoots for a takedown but Moxley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Moxley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Jacobs.

Jacobs clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.

Moxley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moxley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moxley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacobs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacobs throws a solid leg kick but Moxley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jacobs.
A big left from Moxley misses.
Moxley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley misses the jab.
A big right from Moxley misses.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Moxley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Jacobs drives through with a takedown into Moxley 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Moxley wriggles free and stands up.
Moxley misses with a hook.
A jab from Moxley misses.
Jacobs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moxley takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Jacobs tries to bum rush Moxley with a series of wild strikes but Moxley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley throws a shot from downtown. Jacobs moves away and avoids it.
Moxley throws a hook to the side of Jacobs's head but Jacobs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Jacobs is out of range.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Jacobs. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moxley counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Moxley throws the left hand but Jacobs avoids the punch easily.

Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.

Moxley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Moxley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moxley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Jacobs. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Jacobs.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moxley pinned against the cage. Moxley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacobs tries to clinch up.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley .
Jacobs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Moxley .
Jacobs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Moxley .
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moxley swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
Jacobs dives in for a single leg takedown but Moxley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moxley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moxley pushes Jacobs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moxley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moxley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moxley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxley misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Moxley .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Moxley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moxley lands an uppercut.

Jacobs is rocked!
Jacobs trying to stall but Moxley improves his position.
Jacobs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Moxley .
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxley lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Moxley .
Moxley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jacobs! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Moxley is unloading with more strikes now! Jacobs drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Moxley !
Luke Moxley is the new featherweight champion!
Colton Jacobs spoke after the fight, saying 'You know uh, didn't get the result I wanted but I'll be back. Thank you all!'.