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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Sundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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251 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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225 cm
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270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Sundin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Riley Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sundin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sundin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Sundin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sundin prevents Jackson from improving position.
Sundin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is working Sundin over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sundin's legs.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sundin is being controlled here.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sundin to see if he's OK.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Sundin manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jackson.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sundin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sundin is retaining full guard.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Sundin won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson not doing much here.
Jackson is thwarting Sundin's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sundin wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson is nestled in close to Sundin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson moves into full mount! Sundin won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sundin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Jackson 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.
Jackson 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.
Jackson trying to control but Sundin is working from the bottom.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sundin is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Sundin keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Riley Jackson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Sundin's guard.
Sundin controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson stays in close to Sundin's body and controls the position.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundin is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sundin has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Sundin is defending well.
Jackson is thwarting Sundin's attempts to control the position.
Sundin won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sundin defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sundin thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson 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.
Jackson striking off his back but it's not causing Sundin any problems.
Sundin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
Sundin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sundin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Riley Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is nestled in close to Sundin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sundin won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Sundin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sundin!
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Sundin is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Sundin to control.
Jackson looking to control but Sundin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundin wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Sundin is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Sundin is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Sundin to control.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sundin is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!
Jackson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sundin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Sundin wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Sundin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Sundin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundin.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Sundin is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Sundin is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jeff Sundin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Sundin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sundin manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Sundin's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Jackson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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