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Event:
Byzantium 34
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Dilbrandt tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control.
Dilbrandt wants to control but Jacobs postures up.
Dilbrandt's coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jacobs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacobs avoids the strikes from the bottom by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Dilbrandt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Jacobs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dilbrandt is just riding it out for now. Jacobs eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Jacobs seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dilbrandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dilbrandt is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jacobs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dilbrandt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacobs. #SUB#
Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily.
Dilbrandt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Jacobs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dilbrandt defends it well. #SUB2#
Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
#SUB#
Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily.
Dilbrandt is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dilbrandt defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jacobs trying to control the pace.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jacobs seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dilbrandt is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikey Jacobs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into Bankin's guard.
Jacobs is standing up over Bankin. Bankin looks to escape but Jacobs dives into side control.
Jacobs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Jacobs has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bankin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jacobs yanks on the arm and Bankin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jacobs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikey Jacobs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Jacobs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Dragonov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dragonov stuffs the takedown.
Dragonov connects with a body shot that sends Jacobs's belly button to the back.#TD2#
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 throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Jacobs drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Jacobs seems to have locked his on tight now - Dragonov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jacobs, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mikey Jacobs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Cools with a nice cross.
Cools avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cools getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Mikey Jacobs has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Jacobs 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Jacobs is rocked!
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Oh Jacobs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cools throws a monster overhand right that drops Jacobs! Cools follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Cools! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darko moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobs.
Mikey Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Jacobs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Darko is just riding it out for now. Jacobs eventually gives up the hold.
Darko wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jacobs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs is looking to advance position but Darko won't allow it. #T1#
Darko wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jacobs is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Jacobs in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Darko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jacobs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikey Jacobs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Smoker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jacobs.
Jacobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Smoker circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Smoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacobs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Island Smoker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Jacobs.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Smoker tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smoker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Smoker is avoiding it.
Smoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Smoker tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smoker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Smoker blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
Smoker throwing a counter right hand but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Smoker, which made it look bad.
Jacobs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smoker pinned against the cage. Smoker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Smoker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Smoker counters with a nice right hand that sends Jacobs toppling to the canvas! Jacobs scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smoker finish him?!#ROC#Jacobs is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mikey Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt - Smoker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jacobs looks winded!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smoker counters with a big left hand that crumples Jacobs! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Island Smoker!
Island Smoker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Jacobs gets the takedown into side control.
Jacobs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobs on the ground.#SUB2#
Jacobs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Diaz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jacobs is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jacobs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jacobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Jacobs has isolated one of Diaz's arms. Diaz looking to fight him off but Jacobs twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikey Jacobs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambu stuffs the takedown.
Sambu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs looks to land a combination but Sambu avoids it well.
Jacobs throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Sambu counters with a single leg into guard. Jacobs didn't expect that.
Sambu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sambu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Sambu postures up. #SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sambu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sambu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sambu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sambu works over Jacobs with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sambu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sambu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Sambu postures up.
Sambu trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Sambu passes Jacobs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jacobs misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jacobs is staying active underneath Sambu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jacobs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jacobs wants to control but Sambu passes into side.
Jacobs striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Sambu in side control, throwing shots but Jacobs defends.
Jacobs struggling a bit here.
Jacobs is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sambu is staying active.#T2#
Sambu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sambu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jacobs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sambu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet.
Jacobs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sambu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jacobs is concentrating on defense, preventing Sambu from advancing position.
Sambu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sambu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jacobs is staying active underneath Sambu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Sambu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jacobs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jacobs trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sambu pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jacobs trying to control from the bottom.
Jacobs gets full guard.#SUB2#
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sambu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sambu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sambu postures up and lands a big shot to Jacobs's brow.
Sambu landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sambu defends it easily.#T4#
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Sambu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Jacobs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sambu 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.
You can see the frustration on Jacobs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jacobs looks winded!
Jacobs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malam Sambu 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.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Sambu.
Sambu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Sambu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Sambu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Jacobs.
#TD#
Sambu wants the takedown. Jacobs is fighting it off but Sambu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jacobs's guard against the cage.
Sambu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Jacobs has momentary wrist control but Sambu slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jacobs working for a triangle but Sambu defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Sambu lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sambu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sambu is working Jacobs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sambu is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Sambu pushes Jacobs off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Sambu lands an overhand right.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sambu counters with a series of strikes. Jacobs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malam Sambu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Jacobs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sambu throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Sambu darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Sambu stalling in the clinch.
Sambu lands with a right to the head.
Sambu lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sambu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sambu. #TD#
Sambu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sambu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sambu pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jacobs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sambu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sambu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jacobs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sambu chips away with some ground and pound.
Sambu landing with the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sambu defends well.
Sambu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sambu working some strikes from top position.
Sambu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sambu defends it easily.
Sambu stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sambu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sambu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobs on the ground.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Sambu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malam Sambu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jacobs shoots and misses
and Sambu counters with a right hand to the body.
Mikey Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sambu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
Sambu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sambu is looking to take a break and control but Jacobs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacobs tries to roll over but Sambu keeps him under control.
Sambu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacobs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sambu winds up and cracks Jacobs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambu slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
Jacobs regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sambu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jacobs is tightening it up a little... Sambu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sambu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sambu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jacobs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mikey Jacobs! |
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