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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zero Udala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jedard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Udala's entrance music is The Beach Boys - Wouldn't it be nice. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jedard's choice of entrance music: Creeping Death by Metallica. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zero Udala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Jedard!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jedard.
Udala tries to clinch but Jedard moves out of range.
Udala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jedard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Udala throws a nice looking combination but Jedard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Udala shoots and misses
and Jedard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Udala's guard.
Jedard trying to control but Udala is working from the bottom.
Jedard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jedard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Udala keeping moving, preventing Jedard from controlling successfully.
Jedard wants to pass the guard but Udala is keeping the position.
Jedard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Udala has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jedard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A punch combination from Udala misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jedard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jedard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Udala is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jedard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Udala managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jedard.
Jedard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Udala's legs.
Udala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jedard tries for a kimura but Udala is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udala is pushing Jedard's head away, looking to escape. Jedard manages to hold on to the position though.
Jedard trying to control the position but Udala is working away.
Jedard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Udala rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jedard's guard! Nice work there by Udala!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Udala decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jedard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jedard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Udala!
Udala prevents Jedard from taking his back.
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.
Jedard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Udala is now in Jedard's guard. A big mistake from Jedard there, giving up the dominant position!
Udala tries to stand but Jedard is controlling from the bottom.
Jedard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Udala decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jedard lands with a good body shot.
Udala doesn't manage to clinch there - Jedard circles away.
Jedard tries for a takedown but Udala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jedard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jedard goes for an armbar but Udala turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Udala.
Udala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jedard looks gassed!
Udala stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Udala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Udala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jedard.
Jedard dodges the punch combination from Udala.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Udala tries to bum rush Jedard with a series of wild strikes but Jedard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Udala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jedard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jedard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Udala is trying to defend but Jedard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jedard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jedard trying to mount his opponent but Udala defends it.
Jedard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Udala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jedard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Udala is just riding it out for now. Jedard eventually gives up the hold.
Jedard is looking for a kimura but Udala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jedard to get the leverage.
Jedard is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Udala defends it well.
Jedard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jedard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Udala has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Udala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jedard counters with a series of strikes. Udala will be more careful next time no doubt.
Udala cracks Jedard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jedard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Udala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jedard's sensitive parts.
Zero Udala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Udala.
Udala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jedard misses with a double jab
and Udala counters with a left and a right that stings Jedard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Udala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jedard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Udala misses with a combination
and Jedard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Udala wants to get back to his feet.
Jedard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jedard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jedard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Udala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jedard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jedard trying to pass the guard but Udala defending well.
Udala wants to get back to his feet.
Udala has one foot on Jedard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jedard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jedard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jedard trying to control the action but Udala is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zero Udala will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jedard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jedard throws a right and a left that Udala avoids nicely.
Jedard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Udala avoids it really well and circles away.
Udala throws a body kick that misses.
Udala tries to clinch
and Jedard counters with a series of strikes. Udala will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jedard just misses with a punch to the body.
Jedard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zero Udala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Udala lands in his opponent's guard.
Jedard working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedard working for a triangle but Udala defends it easily.
Jedard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jedard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Udala manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jedard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jedard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Udala is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Udala has escaped and now he's on top!
Udala gets to his feet. Jedard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jedard counters with a three punch combo that has Udala backing up. Udala nods at Jedard to acknowledge the strikes.
Udala throws a body kick that misses.
Jedard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Udala tries to bum rush Jedard with a series of wild strikes but Jedard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Udala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Udala.
Some wild striking there from Jedard.
Jedard misses with a combination
and Udala counters with a three punch combo that has Jedard backing up. Jedard nods at Udala to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udala throws a left and a right that both miss
so Jedard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jedard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jedard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jedard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Udala dives on top into guard.
Udala wants to get up but he can't break Jedard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Udala gets to his feet - Jedard follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedard 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.
Jedard has gone for a leg lock! Udala slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jedard's guard.
Udala is looking to stand up but Jedard won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jedard is on top in guard.
Udala wants to stand and escape but Jedard is having none of it.
Jedard stands up over Udala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jedard wants to control from the top but Udala keeps moving.
Jedard looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Jedard.
I think Jedard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Jedard!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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