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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arapeta Ma Aka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleah Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caleah Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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161 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arapeta Ma Aka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Caleah Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ma Aka dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Ma Aka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Ma Aka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ma Aka from controlling successfully.
Ma Aka 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.
Ma Aka trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma Aka prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Ma Aka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ma Aka trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma Aka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Ma Aka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Ma Aka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Ma Aka goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jones is on top in guard.
Ma Aka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ma Aka wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Ma Aka is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ma Aka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones pushes down on Ma Aka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma Aka has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jones is on him like a limpet, forcing Ma Aka back against the cage.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ma Aka.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Ma Aka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arapeta Ma Aka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ma Aka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
No luck for Ma Aka with that takedown attempt.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Ma Aka in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ma Aka defends well and Jones ends up having to push Ma Aka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ma Aka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Ma Aka has a takedown stuffed.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Ma Aka is breathing heavily.
Jones jabs at Ma Aka's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Ma Aka is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ma Aka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones tries to stall but Ma Aka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caleah Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones is trying to push Ma Aka away but Ma Aka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ma Aka prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ma Aka has him pressed against the cage.
Ma Aka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones is trying to push Ma Aka away but Ma Aka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ma Aka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Ma Aka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ma Aka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arapeta Ma Aka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ma Aka if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Ma Aka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Ma Aka persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Ma Aka shows good takedown defense.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ma Aka looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ma Aka.
Nice sprawl there from Ma Aka as Jones shoots in.
Arapeta Ma Aka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ma Aka's sensitive parts.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ma Aka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ma Aka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones jabs at Ma Aka's body.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Ma Aka is rocked!
Ma Aka is aggressively charging in as Jones backs up avoiding any damage. Jones tosses out a jab and Ma Aka runs right into it face first! Ma Aka is out cold! Jones dropped down on all fours and is barking in Ma Aka's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caleah Jones!
In defeat, Arapeta Ma Aka stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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