PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stud Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jacobs
vs
Strangler

175 cm
26
155 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

165 cm
23
163 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Jacobs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stud Strangler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jacobs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Strangler trying to control from the bottom.
Jacobs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strangler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strangler wants to get back to full guard.
Strangler tries to kick Jacobs off but Jacobs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strangler is not content to let Jacobs control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jacobs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strangler throws a big shot that misses.
Jacobs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strangler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strangler's head.
Strangler moves forwards but Jacobs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strangler.
Strangler is looking to clinch.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Strangler avoids it well.
Strangler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Strangler staying out of range there.
Jacobs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stud Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs punishes Strangler's body with a nice straight punch.
Jacobs misses with a looping left.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Strangler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler throws the kick towards the body but Jacobs avoids it.
Jacobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strangler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Jacobs.
Strangler throws a shot from downtown. Jacobs moves away and avoids it.
Strangler is looking to chop away at Jacobs's legs.
Strangler blocks a jab.
Stud Strangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strangler lands with an overhand left.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Strangler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Strangler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strangler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strangler.
Strangler throws a shot to the body.
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strangler is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Strangler circles away and we're back to standing.
Strangler clobbers Jacobs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strangler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strangler misses with a body shot
and Jacobs counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacobs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick from Strangler misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jacobs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Strangler - the referee stops the clock and Jacobs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Strangler. Jacobs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jacobs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Strangler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Strangler.
Strangler throws a leg kick which misses Jacobs's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacobs tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Strangler.
Strangler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacobs. That did some damage!
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Strangler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jacobs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt - Strangler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Strangler.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strangler misses with a head kick.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Strangler is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Strangler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Strangler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jacobs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strangler throws a sloppy head kick and Jacobs moves out of range easily.
Strangler looks to throw the jab but Jacobs is out of range.
Strangler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jacobs checks it well.
The crowd cheers as Strangler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jacobs doesn't seem phased though.
Jacobs scores with a shot to the body.
Strangler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strangler wants to clinch

and Jacobs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jacobs.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler trying to control the position here.
Jacobs trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Jacobs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strangler wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but Strangler has wrist control.
Strangler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Strangler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch lands to the side of Strangler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jacobs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strangler.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Strangler ducked under it nicely.
Jacobs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jacobs lands the left hand.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Strangler.
Jacobs connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strangler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jacobs's calf.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Strangler.
Strangler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jacobs duly obliges.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strangler.
Strangler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobs throws a combination. Strangler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jacobs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strangler clinches.
Strangler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jacobs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs digs a right hand into Strangler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strangler's gas tank.
Strangler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jacobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strangler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jacobs's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs keeps control of Strangler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strangler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strangler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jacobs is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jacobs.
Jacobs looking to stall.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.

Jacobs manages to break the clinch.

Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Strangler is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strangler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacobs is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Jacobs dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Strangler moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.

Strangler gets caught flat footed, as Jacobs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Strangler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jacobs prevents Strangler from getting back to his feet.
Jacobs scoring with some ground and pound.
Strangler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobs passes into half guard.
Jacobs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strangler moves into full guard.
Strangler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacobs forces his way into half guard.
Jacobs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Jacobs looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jacobs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Strangler reverses the position - he's now on top in Jacobs's guard.

Strangler stands up and waves to Jacobs to follow him.
A big left from Strangler misses.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Strangler.
Jacobs shoots in and drives through. Strangler sprawls well.
Strangler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Strangler saw that one coming.
Ryan Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs shoots in but Strangler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strangler closes the distance but Jacobs moves to the side

so Jacobs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jacobs won't allow Strangler to get back to his feet.

Strangler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacobs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacobs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacobs lands a couple of elbows.
Jacobs won't allow Strangler to sweep him here.

Strangler kicks Jacobs off and gets to his feet.
Strangler drops his hands momentarily and Jacobs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Jacobs checks a low kick from Strangler.
Strangler walks into a jab.
Jacobs blocks a low kick nicely.
Jacobs jabs at Strangler's body.
Jacobs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strangler tried to score with a low kick but Jacobs checks it.
Strangler is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Jacobs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strangler throws a leg kick but Jacobs moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Jacobs clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jacobs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jacobs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Strangler 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.

Jacobs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strangler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jacobs has Strangler in his guard.
Jacobs trying to control the position here.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strangler is one step ahead there.
Strangler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jacobs is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Strangler from controlling successfully.
Strangler tries to stand but Jacobs is controlling from the bottom.
Jacobs 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.
Strangler tries to stand but Jacobs is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Strangler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacobs moves out of range of the leg kick from Strangler.
Strangler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strangler slips a jab from Jacobs.
Strangler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strangler throws a head kick that misses.
Strangler dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
Strangler tries to clinch up
and Jacobs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs blocks a leg kick.
Strangler fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid body kick from Strangler.
Strangler throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs has a takedown stuffed.
Strangler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strangler defending well as Jacobs loads up on a big left hand.
Strangler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Strangler rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.

Jacobs is trying to trip Strangler. He has hold of a leg but Strangler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jacobs persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Strangler has his feet on Jacobs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jacobs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Strangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Strangler is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Jacobs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacobs takes a swing at Strangler's ribcage but misses.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ryan Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Strangler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strangler feints and then cracks Jacobs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacobs down.
Strangler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jacobs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strangler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacobs checks the leg kick.
Strangler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Strangler moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler looks to land a body kick but Jacobs moved away.
Jacobs throws a lazy right hand but Strangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strangler misses with a head kick.
Jacobs moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strangler closes the distance but Jacobs moves to the side
and Jacobs counters with a straight right hand.
Strangler lands with a slapping head kick.
Jacobs moves out of range of the body kick from Strangler.
Strangler misses with a looping left.
A jab from Jacobs finds it's way through Strangler's defenses.
Strangler moves out of range of the strikes.
Strangler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacobs just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan Jacobs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strangler thuds his shin into the meat of Jacobs's side.
Jacobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Strangler closes the distance but Jacobs moves to the side
and Jacobs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strangler connects with a high kick.
Jacobs throws a hook to the side of Strangler's head but Strangler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strangler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler loads up on a big right hand but Jacobs slips the punch.
Strangler walks into a left hand.
Strangler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jacobs scores with a three punch combo!
Strangler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strangler tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs throws a hook but Strangler avoids it easily.
Jacobs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Jacobs.
Jacobs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jacobs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strangler thinking.
Jacobs throws the left hand but Strangler avoids the punch easily.
Strangler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jacobs.
Strangler slips a straight right by Jacobs.
Strangler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jacobs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stud Strangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strangler sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Jacobs.
I think Jacobs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Jacobs!
Ryan Jacobs retains his lightweight title!