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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonty Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Harrison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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136 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonty Underwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Harrison.
Underwood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Underwood somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Underwood.
Harrison tries to keep at a distance but Underwood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Underwood has clasped his hands together around Harrison's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Underwood trying to control the action but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Harrison tries to improve position but can't.
Underwood prevents Harrison from escaping the position.
Underwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harrison keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood is working Harrison over with some ground and pound from side control.
Underwood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harrison has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Underwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harrison, who protects the arm well.
Underwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harrison, who protects the arm well.
Underwood tries to advance to mount but can't.
Underwood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harrison has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Underwood but great work by Harrison.
Underwood can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Underwood regains half guard.
Underwood is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood is looking to improve his position.
Harrison is looking to stall here but Underwood recovers full guard.
Harrison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
Underwood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Underwood wants to hit a switch here but Harrison passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Underwood there!
Underwood manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison wants to stand up but Underwood has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Underwood is pressing down on Harrison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harrison wants to stand but Underwood is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Underwood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harrison defends it easily.
Underwood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Underwood working for a triangle but Harrison defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Underwood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Underwood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Underwood looking for a guillotine here but Harrison defends easily.
Underwood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harrison defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Underwood will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonty Underwood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Underwood walks into a stiff left hand from Harrison.
Underwood forces Harrison back against the cage and clinches.
Underwood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harrison after a bit of a struggle.
Underwood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harrison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harrison lands a body shot.
Harrison misses with a wild combination.
Underwood drives through and clinches with Harrison against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harrison keeping hold of Underwood's head, controlling as best he can.
Harrison wants to improve his position but Underwood is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Underwood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harrison defends it well.
Underwood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Underwood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Underwood is thwarting Harrison's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Underwood stops Harrison from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harrison flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Underwood is trying to control the action in half guard but Harrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Underwood seems to be working for a kimura but Harrison defends the submission attempt.
Harrison looks like he's trying to stand up.
Underwood seems to be working for a kimura but Harrison defends the submission attempt.
Harrison trying to control from the bottom.
Underwood with the ground and pound but Harrison uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Harrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jonty Underwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Underwood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Underwood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harrison wants to get back to his feet but Underwood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Underwood from controlling successfully.
Underwood is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrison has wrist control.
Harrison trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Underwood forces Harrison back against the cage and clinches.
Underwood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harrison can't break the clinch.
Underwood gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Harrison pushes Underwood off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jonty Underwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jonty Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison works over Underwood's head and body with a nice combination.
Harrison throws a combination. Underwood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Underwood has his takedown stuffed
and Harrison counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonty Underwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Harrison lands with a shot to the body.
Harrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Harrison - just one landing.
John Harrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Underwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Underwood's head.
Underwood moves into the clinch.
Harrison is trying to push Underwood away but Underwood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Underwood is trying to trip Harrison. He has hold of a leg but Harrison is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Underwood persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Harrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Underwood.
Harrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Harrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Underwood moves into the clinch.
Underwood has clasped his hands together around Harrison's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Underwood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harrison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Underwood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Underwood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harrison is trying to buck Underwood off.
Harrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison struggling a bit here.
Underwood cracks Harrison with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harrison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Underwood has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood is trying to get an arm triangle but Harrison is defending well.
Underwood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Underwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harrison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Underwood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harrison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Underwood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Underwood working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is not content to let Underwood control the position.
Harrison wants to get back to his feet.
Harrison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Underwood.
Underwood working away.
Underwood working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Underwood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harrison is trying to buck Underwood off.
Underwood tries for a kimura but Harrison is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood in side control, throwing shots but Harrison defends.
Harrison is looking to reverse the position.
Harrison is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Underwood has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Harrison being controlled for a moment.
Harrison takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Harrison tries to escape but Underwood is in control.
Underwood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Underwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harrison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood prevents Harrison from escaping the position.
Underwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harrison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Underwood decides to stand back up. Underwood steps back and let's Harrison get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Underwood.
Underwood tries for a takedown but Harrison circles away easily
and Harrison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonty Underwood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Underwood 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonty Underwood!
Jonty Underwood very nearly forgot to thank Machiavelli Boutique amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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