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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Bardzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jackson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomasz Bardzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesse Jackson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson Jr cracks Bardzinski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson Jr connects with a right hand. Bardzinski shakes it off.
Jackson Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson Jr digs a good hook to Bardzinski's body.
Bardzinski darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardzinski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Bardzinski takes one to the chin there.
Jackson Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson Jr scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson Jr there.
Bardzinski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Tomasz Bardzinski has been cut.
Jackson Jr connects with a single shot there.
Jackson Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bardzinski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bardzinski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson Jr slips a jab and a cross from Bardzinski.
A little jabbing left from Jackson Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bardzinski clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardzinski has Jackson Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bardzinski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson Jr cracks Bardzinski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson Jr with a jab.
Jackson Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bardzinski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bardzinski tries to move into range but Jackson Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bardzinski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Bardzinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson Jr.
Jackson Jr lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jackson Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomasz Bardzinski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bardzinski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bardzinski thinking.
Jackson Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bardzinski's head backwards.
Jackson Jr lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Bardzinski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardzinski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Bardzinski shoots for a takedown but Jackson Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Jackson Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Bardzinski's head back.
Nice jab there from Jackson Jr.
Jesse Jackson Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Jackson Jr.
Bardzinski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson Jr's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bardzinski stops Jackson Jr from getting back to his feet.
Jackson Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Jackson Jr - just one landing.
Bardzinski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jesse Jackson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Jr scores with a jab. Bardzinski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bardzinski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bardzinski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bardzinski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bardzinskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A lazy left from Jackson Jr finds it's target.
Bardzinski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab from Jackson Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bardzinski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson Jr there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jackson Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomasz Bardzinski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Bardzinski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jesse Jackson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bardzinski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Bardzinski tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson Jr is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson Jr clobbers Bardzinski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Jackson Jr does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jackson Jr finds it's way through Bardzinski's defenses.
Jackson Jr misses with the combination.
Bardzinski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bardzinski in his tracks.
Jackson Jr connects with a body shot that sends Bardzinski's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Bardzinski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bardzinski needs to keep his hands up - Jackson Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bardzinski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson Jr scores with the left hand. Bardzinski knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson Jr lands a jab to Bardzinski's midsection.
Bardzinski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson Jr, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson Jr lands with a straight right. Bardzinski didn't see that one coming.
Jackson Jr connects with a jab.
Jackson Jr with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson Jr tests Bardzinski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson Jr lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jackson Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jackson Jr!
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energy
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mgr
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RATING
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