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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Jackson (ranked 6775 p4p, 6749 weight class) and Qwinn Tallygostos (ranked 612 p4p, 608 weight class). Julius Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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, Julius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Qwinn Tallygostos!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tallygostos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson working for a triangle but Tallygostos defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tallygostos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tallygostos working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tallygostos defends well.
Tallygostos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Tallygostos drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Tallygostos off! Tallygostos jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Tallygostos defends easily.
Tallygostos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Tallygostos pushes his legs off easily.
Tallygostos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Tallygostos defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tallygostos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tallygostos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Tallygostos pushes his legs off easily.
Tallygostos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Tallygostos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tallygostos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tallygostos has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Tallygostos landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallygostos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tallygostos passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tallygostos passes into half guard.
Tallygostos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Tallygostos's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Tallygostos lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tallygostos controlling the pace for now.
Tallygostos trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Tallygostos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tallygostos wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tallygostos controlling his opponent.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Tallygostos maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Qwinn Tallygostos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tallygostos tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Tallygostos stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tallygostos drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tallygostos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallygostos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tallygostos tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallygostos stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tallygostos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tallygostos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tallygostos trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working an open guard so Tallygostos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tallygostos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tallygostos leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallygostos takes the fight into the clinch.
Tallygostos tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson jumps guard but Tallygostos stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tallygostos to keep the fight standing.
Jackson wants to stall.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tallygostos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallygostos content to control rather than advance.
Tallygostos passes to full mount!
Tallygostos controlling the pace for now.
Tallygostos lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Tallygostos's attempts to control the action.
Jackson can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tallygostos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallygostos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Tallygostos's attempts to control the action.
Tallygostos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Tallygostos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tallygostos wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson actively working from the bottom 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!
Tallygostos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tallygostos tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Qwinn Tallygostos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tallygostos misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Tallygostos, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Tallygostos against the cage but Tallygostos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tallygostos closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tallygostos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tallygostos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tallygostos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has an active guard here but Tallygostos has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallygostos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tallygostos pulls his head out easily.
Tallygostos is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tallygostos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to roll over but Tallygostos keeps him under control.
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.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tallygostos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tallygostos scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Tallygostos content just to control the position here.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tallygostos working the ground and pound effectively.
Tallygostos controlling from mount.
Tallygostos prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallygostos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tallygostos prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Tallygostos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tallygostos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Julius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tallygostos pulls his head out easily.
Tallygostos wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tallygostos pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallygostos is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson tries to roll over but Tallygostos keeps him under control.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Tallygostos in his half guard.
Qwinn Tallygostos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, if Tallygostos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qwinn Tallygostos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tallygostos 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qwinn Tallygostos!
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