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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Jellyroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Unitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jellyroll kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Ecstasy of Gold. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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30
205 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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190 cm
27
215 lbs
13 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Jellyroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Unitas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jellyroll shoots in for a takedown but Unitas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Unitas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jellyroll to score with a decent uppercut.
Jellyroll shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jellyroll showed some decent athleticism there.
Unitas is holding on to half guard well.
Jellyroll stops Unitas from getting back to his feet.
Jellyroll uses his free foot to push down on Unitas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Unitas.
Unitas is in a horrible position here. Jellyroll smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jellyroll throws some wild stikes that Unitas manages to avoid easily.
Jellyroll lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unitas gets back to half guard.
Jellyroll missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jellyroll with the ground and pound but Unitas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unitas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Unitas wants to stand but Jellyroll is controlling the position.
Jellyroll working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Unitas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jellyroll looking to sit in guard and control but Unitas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Unitas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jellyroll looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jellyroll looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jellyroll!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll tries to score with some ground and pound. Unitas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jellyroll takes a little break here. Unitas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Unitas tries to escape but Jellyroll is in control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jellyroll tries for a kimura but Unitas is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unitas regains half guard.
Jellyroll lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jellyroll throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Unitas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Unitas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jellyroll.
Unitas trying to control here.
Jellyroll missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll slips a nice elbow through Unitas's hands, connecting with Unitas's forehead.
Unitas wants to improve his position but Jellyroll is controlling well.
Jellyroll slips a nice elbow through Unitas's hands, connecting with Unitas's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unitas trying to control from the bottom.
Jellyroll looks to land a strike but Unitas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jellyroll scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jellyroll throwing strikes from guard but Unitas blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Unitas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Unitas working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Jellyroll dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jellyroll shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Unitas as he avoids it easily.
Unitas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Unitas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jellyroll.
Jellyroll moves in looking to clinch but Unitas pushes him off.
Unitas tries for a takedown but Jellyroll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simon Jellyroll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jellyroll misses with a takedown attempt - Unitas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Unitas lands with a nice body punch.
Jellyroll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Unitas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
No luck for Jellyroll with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Jellyroll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jellyroll enables Unitas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jellyroll manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Unitas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jellyroll has an active guard here but Unitas has managed to pass into half guard.
Unitas is looking for a kimura but Jellyroll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Unitas to get the leverage.
Unitas is working for a kimura but Jellyroll is defending it quite comfortably.
Unitas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jellyroll to regain full guard.
Unitas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simon Jellyroll overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Unitas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jellyroll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unitas 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.
Unitas tries to free his leg and advance position but Jellyroll is retaining full guard.
Unitas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jellyroll misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jellyroll not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jellyroll working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unitas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jellyroll.
Jellyroll missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jellyroll missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jellyroll seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Unitas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jellyroll is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jellyroll wants to free his trapped foot but Unitas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unitas manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jellyroll throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Unitas wants to stand but Jellyroll is controlling the position.
Jellyroll lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Unitas keeping full guard, as Jellyroll tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jellyroll postures up in Unitas's guard and throws a big left but Unitas blocks it.
Jellyroll has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jellyroll won't allow Unitas to sweep him here.
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 Simon Jellyroll 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. This is the final round!
Jellyroll shoots in looking for a takedown but Unitas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jellyroll's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jellyroll leaves Unitas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Unitas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Jellyroll finds it's target.
Unitas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jellyroll shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jellyroll lands a jab.
Jellyroll shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Unitas pinned against the cage. Unitas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jellyroll misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Jellyroll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unitas lands a two punch combo.
Unitas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jellyroll.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jellyroll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
David Unitas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Unitas as he connects with a hook.
Jellyroll missing with a left hand there. Unitas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jellyroll is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Unitas's half guard.
Jellyroll stops Unitas from getting back to his feet.
Jellyroll throws a strike but Unitas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jellyroll stopping the sweep attempt from Unitas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jellyroll is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Unitas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Unitas has escaped and now he's on top!
Unitas tries to free his leg and advance position but Jellyroll is retaining full guard.
Jellyroll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Unitas is one step ahead there.
Unitas is looking to work some ground and pound but Jellyroll has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unitas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Unitas trying to control but Jellyroll is working from the bottom.
Jellyroll working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jellyroll.
Unitas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Unitas delivers a nice body kick.
Simon Jellyroll is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jellyroll on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Unitas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jellyroll counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jellyroll.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unitas trying to control the position.
Unitas pulls Jellyroll in to control the position.
Jellyroll wants to control from the top but Unitas keeps moving.
Unitas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unitas wants to get back to his feet but Jellyroll is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Unitas.
I think Jellyroll has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simon Jellyroll!
Simon Jellyroll took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Unique Wear and Custom Design for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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