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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Jackson (ranked 4964 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yu Unt (ranked 9105 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yu Unt's chin.
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198 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yu Unt!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Unt misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Unt avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Joshua Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Unt's head but Unt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unt counters with a body kick.
Unt slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws the left hand but Unt avoids the punch easily.
Unt has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Unt pulls Jackson into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson prevents Unt from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Unt keeps moving.
Unt pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Jackson stops Unt from standing up.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Unt on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Unt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Unt controlling him for the moment.
Unt stops Jackson from standing up.
Unt throws a big elbow that misses.
Unt wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Unt stops Jackson from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Unt is out of range.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Unt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Unt ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Unt counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Unt counters by clinching up.
Unt is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joshua Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yu Unt.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Unt.
Unt is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Unt successfully pulls guard.
Unt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson tries to stand but Unt is controlling from the bottom.
Unt trying to control the position here.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Unt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Unt wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Unt wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yu Unt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Unt throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unt gets a clinch.
Unt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Unt.
Unt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Unt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Unt prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Unt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Unt isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unt advances position into side control!
Jackson regains half guard, as Unt was trying to land strikes.
Unt wants to stand but Jackson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jackson is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ground and pound from Unt.
Unt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Unt is controlling well.
Unt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Unt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a hook but Unt blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Unt moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Unt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Unt shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Unt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Unt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Unt slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Unt with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Joshua Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Unt pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Unt avoiding damage.
Unt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joshua Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yu Unt.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Unt.
Unt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Unt blocks with his arms.
Unt is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Unt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Unt keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Unt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Unt is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Unt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yu Unt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Unt moves into the clinch.
Unt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Unt.
Unt drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Unt saw that one coming.
Unt wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
Horrible takedown attempt by Unt or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a swing at Unt's ribcage but misses.
Unt throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson throws the left hand but Unt avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Unt walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Unt is rocked!
Unt goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joshua Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yu Unt.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Unt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Unt is just out of range.
Unt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Unt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Unt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson makes his way to full guard, as Unt worked for a kimura.
Jackson has his hands on Unt's head, controlling the position.
Unt prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unt trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
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 is trying to keep Unt in close.
Joshua Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Unt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Unt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Unt presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson tries to break free but Unt pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Unt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Unt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unt goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Unt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yu Unt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Unt slips a jab from Jackson.
Unt feints the counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Unt 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yu Unt!
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energy
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