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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Selly Sel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garet Jax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 cm
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166 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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175 cm
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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Selly Sel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Garet Jax! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sel lands a left and a right that send Jax crashing to the mat, dazed. Sel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Garet Jax has been cut. Sel throws a series of punches but Jax avoids them all with ease. Jax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sel throws the kick towards the body but Jax avoids it. Sel tries to land a front kick but Jax steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Sel lands a left and a right that send Jax crashing to the mat, dazed. Sel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jax is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sel misses with a few strikes there.
Jax is still on wobbly legs! Can Sel finish him? Jax closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sel circles away. Jab from Sel. Jax avoids the head kick by Sel.
Jax seems to have recovered his senses. Sel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Sel swinging wildly here.
Jax avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jax is defended easily by Sel. Selly Sel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garet Jax. Jax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jax.
Jax throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sel's waist but Sel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jax off to one side. Jax is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jax. A nice combination there by Sel.
Nice sprawl there from Sel as Jax shoots in. Jax scores a takedown into full mount! Jax looks gassed! Sel wants to get back to his feet.
Sel avoids a strike by Jax and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Jax's guard! Fantastic escape!
Sel pushes down on Jax's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jax has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sel is working away from the top position though. Sel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Jax wants to get back to his feet. Still in half guard, Sel seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jax moves into full guard.
Sel passes Jax's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Jax is staying active underneath Sel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Sel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Jax is not content to let Sel control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Selly Sel just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Sel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jax doesn't seem bothered though. No luck for Jax with that takedown attempt. Sel throws a sloppy head kick and Jax moves out of range easily. Jax fails to land the takedown. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jax fails with the takedown. Jax misses with a takedown attempt - Sel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selly Sel dominated that round. The cut man is working on Garet Jax's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left and a right from Sel both land. Nice combination. Jax takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sel looks to land a combination but Jax avoids it well. Jax shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sel's guard. Jax stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sel swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jax lands a couple of digs. Jax trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sel keeping moving, preventing Jax from controlling successfully. Sel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jax wants to pass the guard but Sel is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jax is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jax shoots in looking for a takedown. Sel tries to sprawl out of it but Jax keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Sel misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Sel tries to bum rush Jax with a series of wild strikes but Jax uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sel throws a series of punches but Jax avoids them all with ease. Jax fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sel avoids it really well and circles away. Selly Sel is winning the standup battle so far. Jax closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sel circles away. Selly Sel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garet Jax. Jax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sel manages to avoid it. Selly Sel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jax dodges the punch combination from Sel.
Jax shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Some wild striking there from Sel.
Sel lunges at Jax with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jax's hand. Jax slips a jab and a cross from Sel.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jax fails with the takedown. Jax fails with a takedown attempt. Nice shot by Sel. Sel leaves Jax with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Sel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jax. Sel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jax at a distance.
Sel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jax takes the fight into the clinch. Sel manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sel!
Jax shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A punch combination from Sel misses. Nice shot lands for Sel. Jax tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jax somewhat. Jax moves into the clinch successfully.
Sel is looking to break free of the clinch but Jax has double underhooks. Sel tries to score a body lock takedown but Jax shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jax is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jax. Jax drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jax has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selly Sel dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Garet Jax's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Jax takes one to the side of the head.
Sel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jax closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sel circles away. Selly Sel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sel throws a head kick that misses. Jax closes the distance and clinches up with Sel, looking for a takedown. Jax pushes Sel against the cage but Sel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A right-left combo lands from Sel. Sel misses with a wild combination.
Sel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jax to score an easy takedown into full guard. Jax pushes down on Sel's leg and manages to get into half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jax not doing much here.
Sel tries to kick Jax off but Jax keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Jax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Sel is looking to escape. Jax wants to pass the guard but Sel is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Sel tries to kick Jax off but Jax keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Jax controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Selly Sel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garet Jax. Sel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jax is out of range. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jax. Sel swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by Jax or perhaps it was just good defense by Sel which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jax fails to land with a series of punches.
Sel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A low kick from Sel is predictable there and Jax counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Sel is trying to stand back up but Jax is controlling him
Garet Jax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sel is refusing to be controlled, as Jax sits in half guard. Jax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sel defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sel is trying to stand back up but Jax is controlling him
Jax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sel defending well though. Selly Sel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Jax drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jax prevents Sel from escaping the position. Jax is trying to get an arm triangle but Sel is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Garet Jax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Sel 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selly Sel!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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