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•001• First Blood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palle Runqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd Brandon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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280 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lloyd Brandon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Palle Runqvist!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runqvist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brandon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Runqvist stopping the sweep attempt from Brandon.
Runqvist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Runqvist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brandon is pulling down on Runqvist's head. It's preventing any offense from Runqvist, at least for the moment.
Runqvist wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
Brandon wants to sweep here but Runqvist controlling him for the moment.
Runqvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runqvist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brandon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runqvist drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brandon dives on top into guard.
Brandon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Runqvist has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brandon doesn't defend quickly enough and Runqvist has managed to lock this one up! Can Brandon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Runqvist on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Palle Runqvist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Dijkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Grozny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Dijkman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Dijkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Grozny!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dijkman tries to sprawl but Grozny drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dijkman taking some punishment here, with Grozny in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grozny trying to advance position but Dijkman counters by regaining guard.
Grozny passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grozny tries to stand but Dijkman is controlling his head.
Dijkman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grozny wants to take a breather but Dijkman manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Grozny.
Dijkman is looking to stand up but Grozny isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Dijkman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Grozny decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grozny sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grozny stops Dijkman from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grozny is looking to stall here but Dijkman recovers full guard.
Grozny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dijkman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dijkman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grozny.
Dijkman throws the left hand but Grozny avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Dijkman.
Grozny shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dijkman sprawls well. Dijkman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grozny gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grozny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dijkman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dijkman wants it to stay on the feet.
Grozny moves away from the strike by Dijkman.
Grozny closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dijkman did well to prevent Grozny getting side control.
Grozny looks winded!
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!
Dijkman is trying to stand back up but Grozny is controlling him
Grozny is keen to just control but Dijkman is a slippery customer.
Dijkman wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dijkman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Grozny will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grozny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas Dijkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grozny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grozny is defended easily by Dijkman.
Grozny looks for a takedown but Dijkman sprawls well.
Dijkman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dijkman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grozny sprawling to the canvas! Grozny rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dijkman finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dijkman cracks Grozny with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grozny is rocked!
Grozny bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dijkman comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Grozny falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Grozny was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Dijkman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bullock James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semax Madurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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, Bullock James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Semax Madurov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Madurov tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Madurov darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
Madurov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madurov falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Madurov eats them both and turns towards James to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
James misses with a double jab
and Madurov counters with a nice uppercut.
James tries to move into range but Madurov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Madurov lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Bullock James has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madurov doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Madurov throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Semax Madurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madurov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Madurov tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
Madurov lands a high kick!
James tries to clinch up but Madurov circles away and keeps his distance.
James blocks a leg kick.
Madurov pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James tries to circle away but Madurov has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madurov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madurov's elbow.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Madurov's efforts to push away.
Madurov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James throws a series of strikes that have Madurov backpedaling.
Madurov tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Madurov dodges the punch combination from James.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madurov has James up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madurov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madurov avoids a punch combination nicely.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Madurov.
Madurov throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madurov gets a clinch.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madurov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James throws a right and a left that Madurov avoids nicely.
Madurov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James wants to break free but Madurov has control.
Madurov scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Madurov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
Madurov manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Madurov has James up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semax Madurov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bullock James's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Madurov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Madurov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Madurov manages to break the clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Madurov.
James lands the left hand.
Madurov checks a low kick from James.
James slips a jab and a cross from Madurov.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Madurov wants to clinch but James slips to the side
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Madurov.
Madurov scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Madurov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Madurov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Madurov.
Madurov prevents a body shot from James.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James tries to break free but Madurov pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madurov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madurov is looking to clinch.
Madurov throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Madurov moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James tries a body shot but Madurov blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madurov breaks from the clinch.
Madurov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madurov misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madurov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madurov tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Semax Madurov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
James throws a right hand that Madurov ducks under and follows up with a left that Madurov also avoids with ease.
Madurov misses with the combination.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madurov.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Madurov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
James lands a jab to Madurov's midsection.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Madurov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madurov swinging wildly here.
Madurov is looking to land body kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
Madurov closes the distance and clinches.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Madurov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madurov. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madurov tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Semax Madurov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bullock James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
James tries to bum rush Madurov with a series of wild strikes but Madurov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Madurov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Madurov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Madurov tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bullock James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madurov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a series of strikes. Madurov will be more careful next time no doubt.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Madurov instigates a clinch.
Madurov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madurov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madurov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madurov clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Madurov breaks the clinch.
Madurov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Madurov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Madurov. Those never looked like landing.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madurov tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James looks to land a combination but Madurov avoids it well.
Madurov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bullock James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madurov circles away quickly and effectively.
Madurov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madurov tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Madurov takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madurov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Madurov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Madurov breaks the clinch.
James throws a right and a left that Madurov avoids nicely.
Madurov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Madurov breaks from the clinch.
James is looking to clinch.
James tries to bum rush Madurov with a series of wild strikes but Madurov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madurov misses with a left hand
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madurov tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Madurov tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Madurov drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
Madurov keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madurov takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Semax Madurov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Madurov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semax Madurov!
A very excited looking Semax Madurov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moistly Seeping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryk Gula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patryk Gula looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moistly Seeping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patryk Gula!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seeping throws a right hand that misses
and Gula counters with a head kick.
Gula misses with a takedown
and Seeping counters with a stiff right hand.
Gula looks winded!
Gula ducks under a wild hook from Seeping.
Seeping throws a nice looking combination but Gula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seeping.
Seeping gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gula to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seeping pulls Gula in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seeping striking off his back but it's not causing Gula any problems.
Seeping controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Moistly Seeping just wasn't active enough.
Seeping looks to throw the jab but Gula is out of range.
Seeping throws a nice looking combination but Gula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seeping throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seeping keeps the fight on the outside.
Patryk Gula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seeping lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Seeping does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seeping counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seeping lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gula is rocked!
Seeping scores with a body shot.
Gula is still on wobbly legs! Can Seeping finish him?
Seeping lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moistly Seeping!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monument Obelix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kreisi Bailaaja (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.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monument Obelix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kreisi Bailaaja!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Bailaaja. No joy for Obelix on that attempt.
Obelix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bailaaja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obelix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bailaaja stuffs the takedown attempt from Obelix. Obelix gets slowly back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Obelix enables Bailaaja to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Obelix manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bailaaja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bailaaja postures up.
Obelix wants to get back to his feet but Bailaaja passes into half guard.
Bailaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Obelix sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Obelix tries to kick Bailaaja off but Bailaaja keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bailaaja slows the pace down in half guard.
Obelix looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bailaaja not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kreisi Bailaaja was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bailaaja stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monument Obelix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailaaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Obelix wants to improve his position but instead Bailaaja has moved into half guard.
Bailaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bailaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bailaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Obelix sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailaaja trying to control the pace.
Bailaaja is working for a kimura but Obelix is defending it quite comfortably.
Obelix wants to control but Bailaaja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailaaja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bailaaja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Obelix is looking to control Bailaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obelix avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Monument Obelix wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bailaaja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Obelix is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kreisi Bailaaja dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Obelix with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bailaaja counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bailaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Obelix has managed to free his arm - good work.
Obelix wants to get back to his feet.
Obelix wants to control but Bailaaja passes into side.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Obelix tries to escape but Bailaaja is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailaaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Obelix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailaaja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bailaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bailaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bailaaja taking a breather here.
Bailaaja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obelix wants to get back to his feet.
Bailaaja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Obelix, who protects the arm well.
Bailaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailaaja working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obelix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Obelix is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bailaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obelix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Obelix struggling a bit here.
Bailaaja is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Obelix will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailaaja's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Obelix is looking for a sweep.
Bailaaja happy to just control the position for now.
Bailaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bailaaja is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Obelix will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kreisi Bailaaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Obelix tries to sprawl but Bailaaja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Obelix trying to control from the bottom.
Bailaaja tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obelix knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bailaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Bailaaja is looking for a kimura but Obelix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bailaaja to get the leverage.
Obelix wants to control but Bailaaja is keeping busy.
Bailaaja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Obelix has managed to free his arm - good work.
Obelix trying to control from the bottom.
Bailaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Obelix looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Bailaaja stops Obelix from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailaaja controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Obelix tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obelix with a poor takedown
and Bailaaja counters with a shoot takedown. Obelix fights it but they end up in guard.
Bailaaja sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kreisi Bailaaja was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Obelix shoots in and drives through. Bailaaja sprawls well.
Obelix wants to clinch.
Bailaaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Obelix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bailaaja.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kreisi Bailaaja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bailaaja 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kreisi Bailaaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomaz Noku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kent might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to John Williams- Superman March. Thomaz Noku told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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144 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomaz Noku!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Noku quickly recovers to half guard.
Noku manages to get to full guard.
Kent wants to control from the top but Noku keeps moving.
Kent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kent landing with the ground and pound.
Noku trying to keep a closed guard but Kent is proving a slippery customer.
Noku wants to sweep here but Kent controlling him for the moment.
Kent is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noku thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent preventing the sweep.
Noku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kent is looking to work some ground and pound but Noku has wrist control.
Kent controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Thomaz Noku hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kent changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noku looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kent scoring with punches from side control.
Kent connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Noku some visible discomfort.
Noku can't do much from the bottom here.
Kent is looking to take a break and control but Noku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Noku takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by Kent.
Noku sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Noku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Noku wants to stand but Kent is controlling the position.
Noku is trying to keep Kent in close.
Noku has momentary wrist control but Kent slips an elbow through the middle.
Kent postures up in Noku's guard and throws a big left but Noku blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kent lands a couple of elbows.
We've been hearing that Kent has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kent has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Noku wants to stand up but Kent is controlling him.
Kent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Noku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kent distracts Noku with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kent lands a couple of elbows.
Noku is rocked!
Kent controls from within his opponent's guard.
Noku is still in real trouble! Can Kent finish him?
Kent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kent works over Noku with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent gets to his feet and stands over Noku, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Noku felt that one! Kent unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Noku from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clark Kent!
During a confident post fight interview, Clark Kent thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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178 lbs
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177 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas feints and as Hughes raises his hands in defense, Vegas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vegas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vegas stops Hughes from standing up.
Hughes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vegas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vegas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vegas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vegas lands in his opponent's guard.
Vegas trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Vegas throws a big elbow that misses.
Vegas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas tries to hold on but Hughes postures up.
Vegas is trying to escape the mount.
Hughes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vegas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughes on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes looking to finish Vegas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vegas!
Vegas is breathing heavily.
Hughes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vegas?
Vegas is rocked!
Hughes drops a big elbow. That's hurt Vegas! More shots from Hughes and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Hughes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Draciel Rangel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew John Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Draciel Rangel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew John Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson rushes Rangel and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Rangel tries to tie him up.
Anderson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rangel can't fight it off and eventually Anderson manages to take the fight to the floor. Rangel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderson stops Rangel from standing up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Rangel keeps moving.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Rangel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rangel tries to get out of the position.
Rangel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Rangel can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rangel sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Rangel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rangel wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson is working for a kimura but Rangel is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson blocks the strikes from Rangel.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson is keen to just control but Rangel is a slippery customer.
Rangel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Rangel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rangel defend it? Anderson steps over the head and cranks it - Rangel is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew John Anderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Ungar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coach Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ungar comes into the arena with Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH blaring out of the sound system. Jackson has chosen Hit Him With Your Groin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268 lbs
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224 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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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
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stu Ungar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coach Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Ungar avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Ungar.
A head kick misses from Ungar.
Ungar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Ungar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
A punch lands to the side of Ungar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Ungar.
It looks like Coach Jackson has been cut.
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!
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Ungar thows a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ungar. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws the left hand but Ungar avoids the punch easily.
Ungar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ungar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Ungar throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson jabs Ungar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ungar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Ungar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ungar misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Ungar.
Jackson's coach down at Putka was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works Ungar's body with a nice hook.
Ungar is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Ungar.
Ungar throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ungar misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ungar manages to avoid it.
Ungar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ungar manages to avoid it.
Stu Ungar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ungar moves away.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ungar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Ungar throws a shot to the body.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ungar tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Ungar.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Ungar throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Ungar has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
Jackson cracks Ungar with a nice body shot.
Ungar misses with a body punch.
Ungar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Ungar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ungar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ungar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ungar throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Ungar falls off balance throwing a combination
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ungar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ungar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ungar's head.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coach Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Coach Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Stu Ungar has been cut.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Jackson.
A head kick misses from Ungar.
A head kick by Ungar misses
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ungar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Ungar is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson winds up and cracks Ungar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Ungar dodges it nicely.
Jackson throwing shots but Ungar is blocking nicely.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ungar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ungar won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ungar because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ungar is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a head shot.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ungar taking shots to the head.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ungar wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson working Ungar over with strikes here.
Ungar is rocked!
Jackson trying to control but Ungar is having none of it.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Ungar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson lands a couple of good shots and Ungar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stu Ungar's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ungar could be in trouble here!
Jackson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Jackson lands strikes to the head.
Jackson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson punishes Ungar with strikes from the back mount.
Jackson tries to get the hooks in deep but Ungar pushed the leg off.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson trying to control momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ungar is covering up but some of the strikes from Jackson are getting through and doing damage.
Jackson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ungar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coach Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ungar just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Ungar misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson lands a front kick.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ungar lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Ungar.
Ungar throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Ungar lands with a nice body punch.
Ungar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ungar misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Ungar avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ungar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Ungar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ungar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ungar.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Ungar's head.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Ungar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ungar misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Jackson looking to finish!
Oh Ungar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stu Ungar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jackson is in close to Ungar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ungar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ungar is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ungar seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stu Ungar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Coach Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Ungar dodges it nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ungar keeps working.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson trying to advance position but Ungar counters by regaining guard.
Jackson trying to control but Ungar is working from the bottom.
Coach Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson stays in close to Ungar's body and controls the position.
Jackson postures up in Ungar's guard and throws a big left but Ungar blocks it.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ungar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coach Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coach Jackson!
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