PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaco The Rastafarian Priest (ranked 5231 p4p, 4907 weight class) and Jakob Bos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

The Rastafarian Priest
vs
Bos

192 cm
18
275
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
253
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 Amsterdam, Jaco The Rastafarian Priest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakob Bos!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bos throws a sloppy head kick and The Rastafarian Priest moves out of range easily.
Bos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Rastafarian Priest darts in looking for a takedown but Bos gets double underhooks and turns The Rastafarian Priest into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from The Rastafarian Priest.
The Rastafarian Priest prevents the takedown attempt.
The Rastafarian Priest is pressed up against the cage. Bos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Rastafarian Priest down to the mat. The Rastafarian Priest avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Rastafarian Priest dives in for a single leg takedown but Bos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

The Rastafarian Priest ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Rastafarian Priest no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bos trying to move into half guard but instead The Rastafarian Priest has managed to sweep!

The Rastafarian Priest in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Rastafarian Priest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Rastafarian Priest working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Rastafarian Priest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bos can't keep his opponent in guard - The Rastafarian Priest advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Rastafarian Priest.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rastafarian Priest is looking to work some ground and pound but Bos has wrist control.
The Rastafarian Priest has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Rastafarian Priest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bos trying to keep a closed guard but The Rastafarian Priest is proving a slippery customer.
The Rastafarian Priest landing some decent shots from guard.
Bos wants to sweep here but The Rastafarian Priest controlling him for the moment.
Bos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Rastafarian Priest working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Rastafarian Priest throws a big elbow that misses.

The Rastafarian Priest thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Rastafarian Priest lands a couple of digs.
The Rastafarian Priest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Rastafarian Priest working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The Rastafarian Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bos wants to sweep here but The Rastafarian Priest controlling him for the moment.
The Rastafarian Priest connects with a couple of short punches.
The Rastafarian Priest wants to pass the guard but Bos is keeping the position.
The Rastafarian Priest missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rastafarian Priest throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Rastafarian Priest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Rastafarian Priest throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Rastafarian Priest is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

The Rastafarian Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Rastafarian Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Bos's legs - danger averted.
Bos looks winded!
The Rastafarian Priest postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Rastafarian Priest landing with the ground and pound.
The Rastafarian Priest with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Rastafarian Priest throws a strike but Bos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The Rastafarian Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Rastafarian Priest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Rastafarian Priest trying to pass the guard but Bos defending well.
The Rastafarian Priest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bos's head.
The Rastafarian Priest not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Rastafarian Priest.
The Rastafarian Priest thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Rastafarian Priest seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Rastafarian Priest is working away from the top position though.
The Rastafarian Priest thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaco The Rastafarian Priest dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The Rastafarian Priest lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bos at a distance.
The Rastafarian Priest connects with a body shot that sends Bos's belly button to the back.
Bos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bos throws a body kick that misses.
Bos misses with a leg kick
letting The Rastafarian Priest counter with a right hand.
The Rastafarian Priest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bos shapes to counter with a head kick.
The Rastafarian Priest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bos circles away.
Bos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Rastafarian Priest avoids it really well and circles away.
Bos is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The Rastafarian Priest catches Bos napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Bos to the canvas!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rastafarian Priest throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Rastafarian Priest is looking to work some ground and pound but Bos has wrist control.
The Rastafarian Priest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bos can do to turn this around?
Bos working a defensive guard here.
Bos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bos is trying to control the position but The Rastafarian Priest postures up.
The Rastafarian Priest keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bos's head.
The Rastafarian Priest is looking to work some ground and pound but Bos has wrist control.
Bos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Rastafarian Priest landing with the ground and pound.
The Rastafarian Priest working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Rastafarian Priest throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Rastafarian Priest lands a couple of elbows.
The Rastafarian Priest is in close to Bos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Rastafarian Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Bos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Rastafarian Priest throws a big right hand that misses.

Bos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Rastafarian Priest throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Rastafarian Priest throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Rastafarian Priest.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rastafarian Priest postures up in Bos's guard and throws a big left but Bos blocks it.
The Rastafarian Priest preventing the sweep.
The Rastafarian Priest postures up in Bos's guard and throws a big left but Bos blocks it.
The Rastafarian Priest throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Rastafarian Priest content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Rastafarian Priest in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Rastafarian Priest.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Rastafarian Priest missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Rastafarian Priest throwing strikes but missing.
Bos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Rastafarian Priest stands up over Bos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

The Rastafarian Priest thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Rastafarian Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Rastafarian Priest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaco The Rastafarian Priest 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!

Bos fails to land with a series of punches.

Oh, that's a big right hand from The Rastafarian Priest and Bos goes tumbling to the canvas! The Rastafarian Priest follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Bos is rocked!
The Rastafarian Priest thows a huge punch but Bos dodges it nicely.
Bos is still in real trouble! Can The Rastafarian Priest finish him?
The Rastafarian Priest sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Bos! Oh, Bos is in big trouble! The Rastafarian Priest lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaco The Rastafarian Priest!
An out of breath Jaco The Rastafarian Priest thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.