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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mazard Unis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unis comes to the cage accompanied by War is the Answer. Jacksson has chosen Volbeat - Evelyn Live feat Petrov as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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188 cm
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185 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mazard Unis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Jacksson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jacksson. That one must have hurt.
Unis forces Jacksson back against the cage and clinches.
Jacksson is working for takedown but Unis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Unis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacksson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Unis uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacksson is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacksson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unis looking for a sweep. Not yet Unis, not yet.
Jacksson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jacksson trying to control but Unis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Unis dives on top into guard.
Unisis looking to pass into half guard but Jacksson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jacksson is in guard.
Jacksson passes Unis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jacksson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Unis has recovered full guard.
Jacksson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacksson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson is looking to take a break and control but Unis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacksson tries for a kimura but Unis is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jacksson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Unis, who protects the arm well.
Unis tries to improve position but can't.
Jacksson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Unis's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacksson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Unis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacksson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jacksson tries for a kimura but Unis is defending well.
Unis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jacksson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jacksson tries for a kimura but Unis is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unis bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jacksson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Unis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacksson somewhat.
No joy there for Unis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Jacksson.
Unis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mazard Unis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unis tries to clinch but Jacksson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Jacksson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jacksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Unis circles away.
Unis moves out of range as Jacksson throws a body kick.
Jacksson is looking to slow Unis down with leg kicks.
Unis throws a right and a left that Jacksson avoids nicely.
Unis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacksson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Unis wants to clinch.
Unis wants to clinch
and Jacksson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jacksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unis.
Unis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacksson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Unis on his heels. He'll look to pass Unis's guard now, I'm sure.
Unis keeping full guard, as Jacksson tries to pass.
Unis is looking for a triangle but Jacksson pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Unis is retaining full guard.
Jacksson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Unis keeping full guard, as Jacksson tries to pass.
Unis wants to stand and escape but Jacksson is having none of it.
Unis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jacksson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jacksson tries to clinch but Unis moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson throws a body punch but Unis moves out of range.
Jacksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Jacksson.
Jacksson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jacksson has closed the distance and engaged Unis in a clinch.
Jacksson wants to get back to striking at distance but Unis won't allow it.
Unis blocking some punches.
Jacksson is trying to push Unis away but Unis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jacksson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unis avoids it.
Jacksson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unis has him pressed against the cage.
Jacksson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unis is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacksson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Unis regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacksson is breathing heavily.
Unis wants to stand and escape but Jacksson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unis keeping moving, preventing Jacksson from controlling successfully.
Jacksson looking to sit in guard and control but Unis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jacksson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Unis's guard.
Unis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Unis keeping moving, preventing Jacksson from controlling successfully.
Jacksson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arnold Jacksson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacksson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unis wants to control but Jacksson postures up.
Jacksson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jacksson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Unis regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacksson is thwarting Unis's attempts to control the position.
Jacksson tries to pass to full mount but Unis defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Jacksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Unis wants to clinch up but Jacksson keeps it at a distance.
Jacksson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Unis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jacksson wants to take a breather but Unis manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jacksson.
Jacksson trying to move into half guard but instead Unis has managed to sweep!
Jacksson has his foot on Unis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unis works his way back into a safe position though.
Unis connects with a couple of short punches.
Unis tries to stand but Jacksson is controlling from the bottom.
Jacksson is trying to control the position but Unis postures up.
Jacksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacksson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unis wants to pass the guard but Jacksson is keeping the position.
Jacksson keeping moving, preventing Unis from controlling successfully.
Unis won't allow Jacksson to sweep him here.
Unis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacksson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Unis won't allow Jacksson to sweep him here.
Unis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacksson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Unis's guard.
Mazard Unis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jacksson is controlling him.
Jacksson has gone for a leg lock! Unis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jacksson's guard.
Unis prevents Jacksson from getting back to his feet.
Jacksson trying to keep a closed guard but Unis is proving a slippery customer.
Unis won't allow Jacksson to sweep him here.
Unis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacksson's head.
Unis postures up.
Jacksson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unis lands a couple of digs.
Unis throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacksson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Unis distracts Jacksson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Unis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jacksson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Unis!
Unis can't escape the position.
Unis tries to hold on but Jacksson postures up.
Jacksson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Unis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Unis!
Arnold Jacksson 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.
Unis 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unis postures up and lands a big shot to Jacksson's brow.
Jacksson trying to keep a closed guard but Unis is proving a slippery customer.
Jacksson has momentary wrist control but Unis slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mazard Unis.
Well Jacksson 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Jacksson!
Arnold Jacksson gave a mention to GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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