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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harley Bird (ranked 24725 p4p, 4899 weight class) and Trent LeJones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ White 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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Harley Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent LeJones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeJones.
Bird throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeJones moves away.
LeJones closes the distance and pushes Bird back into the cage.
LeJones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bird gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LeJones is trying to break the clinch but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
LeJones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bird trying to stall but LeJones improves his position.
LeJones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bird walks away with a smile on his face. LeJones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harley Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent LeJones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird lands a two punch combo.
LeJones moves into the clinch.
LeJones can't break the clinch.
LeJones is looking to break free of the clinch but Bird has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeJones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bird avoids it.
Bird is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Bird.
Bird throws a punch but it's blocked by LeJones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeJones.
A head punch on the inside from Bird fails to land.
LeJones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but LeJones has the dominant position.
LeJones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bird smiles and moves away.
LeJones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LeJones moves out of range of the leg kick from Bird.
Bird takes a swing at LeJones's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeJones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bird.
A punch combination from Bird misses.
A combination from Bird does no damage.
LeJones throws a wild body kick that Bird sees coming a mile off.
Bird throws a combination that misses
and LeJones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LeJones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LeJones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bird smiles and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird looks to land a combination but LeJones avoids it well.
Bird misses with a series of wild punches.
LeJones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bird.
Nice body kick there by Bird.
Bird stuffs the takedown attempt from LeJones. LeJones gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LeJones.
Bird keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bird wants to stall.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeJones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeJones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Bird tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeJones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bird throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeJones.
LeJones clinches.
Nice body punch from Bird.
Bird is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
LeJones tries to pull guard but Bird holds him up against the cage and eventually LeJones drops back down to his feet.
LeJones tries for a takedown but Bird manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Bird dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
LeJones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bird as he avoids it easily.
Bird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeJones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bird has LeJones pressed against the cage, preventing LeJones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trent LeJones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bird tries to stall but LeJones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LeJones can do to turn this around?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bird misses with a punch on the inside.
LeJones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird tries to work over LeJones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LeJones manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LeJones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LeJones blocks a leg kick.
LeJones moves out of range of the leg kick from Bird.
LeJones throws out a counter right but Bird avoids it with no problem.
LeJones forces Bird back against the cage and clinches.
LeJones is trying to drag Bird to the mat but Bird just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
LeJones blocking some punches.
Bird can't break the clinch.
Bird looking to stall.
LeJones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bird gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harley Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent LeJones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird tries to circle away but LeJones has him pinned against the cage.
LeJones is looking to take this one to the mat.
LeJones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
LeJones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
LeJones controlling the action here for a moment.
Bird lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bird tries to break the clinch but LeJones is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeJones blocking some punches.
Bird lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bird working hard to break the clinch.
Bird tries to work over LeJones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LeJones fails to pull guard.
LeJones lands a right hand.
LeJones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bird just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bird taking a breather.
LeJones is trying to pull guard but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
LeJones tries to pull guard but Bird forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
LeJones is looking for a takedown.
Bird lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bird throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeJones missing with knees to the body.
Bird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeJones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
LeJones has Bird pressed against the cage.
Bird tries to break the clinch but LeJones is controlling the position.
Bird wants to break free but LeJones has control.
Bird prevents a body shot from LeJones.
LeJones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bird gets through LeJones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird tries to throw a body punch but LeJones avoids it by throwing Bird back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Bird dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bird stalks LeJones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into LeJones's face. LeJones staggers backwards, shaken.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeJones has a takedown stuffed.
Bird is looking for a counter combo.
Bird misses with a two punch combination.
Bird scores with a shot to the body.
Bird will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bird takes a swing at LeJones's ribcage but misses.
Harley Bird is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
LeJones rushes Bird and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LeJones tries to land a knee to the head but Bird blocks with his arms.
LeJones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeJones looks for a takedown but Bird sprawls well.
Nice body kick from Bird.
LeJones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick lands for Bird.
LeJones shoots in and drives through. Bird sprawls well.
Harley Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent LeJones.
LeJones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bird, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bird fails to land.
LeJones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bird struggles to land a body shot inside as LeJones controls his hands.
LeJones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
LeJones goes for a takedown attempt but Bird pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeJones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bird's waist but Bird gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LeJones off to one side.
LeJones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bird.
As Bird backs off LeJones throws a huge counter combo but Bird manages to avoid it all.
Bird is looking to wear down LeJones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Bird.
LeJones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bird, pushing him back against the cage.
Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeJones has him pressed against the cage.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as LeJones controls the action.
LeJones jumps guard but Bird stands there with LeJones around his waist. LeJones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Bird.
LeJones looking for a takedown.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as LeJones controls the action.
LeJones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeJones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but LeJones has him pressed against the cage.
Bird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bird prevents the takedown attempt.
LeJones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeJones as Bird tries to tie him up.
LeJones tries to pull guard but Bird holds him up against the cage and eventually LeJones drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but LeJones has the dominant position.
LeJones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bird walks away with a smile on his face. LeJones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from Bird.
LeJones clinches with his opponent.
LeJones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeJones has had enough of the clinch but Bird keeps him there for the moment.
Trent LeJones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harley Bird is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeJones jumps guard but Bird stands there with LeJones around his waist. LeJones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harley Bird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bird has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harley Bird!
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energy
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RATING
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