PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingdom Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Joyner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Darkthrone - Under a Funeral Moon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Joyner

183 cm
23
209 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

179 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Russian Top Team Nutrition

BioLuvoil

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kingdom Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Russell Joyner!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Russell Joyner has been cut.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
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 manages to break the clinch.
Joyner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joyner.
Joyner dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Joyner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.

Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joyner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Joyner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joyner throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.

Jackson working for a triangle but Joyner defends it easily.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Joyner is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyner works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Joyner tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joyner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson is pulling down on Joyner's head. It's preventing any offense from Joyner, at least for the moment.
Joyner stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.

Jackson is looking for a triangle here but Joyner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Joyner in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joyner scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson has one of Joyner's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joyner scoring with punches from side control.
Joyner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson tries to buck Joyner off but Joyner is having none of it.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Joyner working the strikes but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jackson trying to hold on to Joyner's head to control him but Joyner postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Joyner from controlling successfully.
Joyner lands a couple of digs.
Joyner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joyner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joyner postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Joyner won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Joyner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joyner wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joyner is aware though and is defending well.
Joyner landing with the ground and pound.
Joyner landing some decent shots from guard.
Joyner throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joyner's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Joyner keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Russell Joyner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Joyner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Joyner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joyner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joyner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Joyner is having none of it.
Joyner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Joyner controlling him for the moment.
Joyner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joyner preventing the sweep.
Joyner wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joyner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joyner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Joyner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joyner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joyner lands a couple of digs.

Jackson working for a triangle but Joyner defends it easily.
Joyner throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson stands up over Joyner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joyner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joyner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joyner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Joyner wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Russell Joyner has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is in close to Joyner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Joyner keeps moving.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Joyner defends.
Joyner wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Joyner defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joyner defending against the ground and pound.
Joyner is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Joyner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Joyner is defending well.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joyner prevents Jackson from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingdom Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Joyner's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Joyner throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Russell Joyner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joyner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.

Jackson has Joyner up against the cage in a clinch.

Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Joyner being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Joyner slips an elbow through the middle.

Joyner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joyner wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Joyner with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyner trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joyner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joyner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joyner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joyner pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joyner working the head and body with strikes.

Jackson pushes Joyner off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Joyner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joyner as he avoids it easily.
Joyner misses with a two punch combination.
Joyner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.

Joyner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Joyner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Jackson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Joyner throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jackson's body to avoid the submission. Jackson has instead reached around Joyner's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jackson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kingdom Jackson!