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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jones Indiana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
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180 lbs
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185 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jones Indiana! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jackson Lewis! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lewis tries to clinch up. Indiana moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off. Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Indiana circles away.
Indiana doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Indiana connects with a high kick. Indiana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis. Indiana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Indiana ducks down to avoid it. Indiana misses with the combination.
Lewis tries to clinch but Indiana moves out of range. Indiana throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis feints and as Indiana raises his hands in defense, Lewis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Indiana trying to control the position.
Indiana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. Indiana is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss. Indiana is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Lewis wanted to stand there but Indiana had control of the position. Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jones Indiana just wasn't active enough. Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into Indiana's guard. Indiana keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lewis trying to control but Indiana is working from the bottom. Indiana looking for a guillotine here but Lewis defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Indiana lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lewis!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lewis is squirming around, avoiding Indiana's attempts to control the action. Lewis is trying to reverse the position but instead Indiana has taken his back - oops! I really don't envy Lewis right now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lewis fending off the submission attempt from Indiana. Indiana has the hooks in. Lewis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Indiana really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lewis. You can see the frustration on Lewis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Indiana working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. I really don't envy Lewis right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Indiana dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Indiana shoots for a takedown but Lewis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Indiana throws a nice outside leg kick. Indiana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Indiana scores with a one two! Lewis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jackson Lewis has been cut. Lewis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Lewis won't allow Indiana to get back to his feet. Indiana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well. Indiana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis trying to control but Indiana is working from the bottom. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Indiana is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewis works over Indiana with some ground and pound from guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Indiana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth. Indiana wants to get up but he can't break Lewis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Lewis is looking to stand up but Indiana isn't so interested in that idea. Lewis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Indiana has passed into half guard!
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lewis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Indiana. Lewis is controlling Indiana's trapped leg to prevent Indiana from advancing to side control. Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Indiana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Lewis is controlling Indiana's position as best he can from this difficult position. Indiana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Indiana is keen to just control but Lewis is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Lewis leaves Indiana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Indiana is looking to clinch. Lewis slips under a jab. Indiana fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Indiana. That's going to take a lot out of him. Indiana gets caught napping as Lewis dives in and scores a takedown. Indiana manages to retain guard. Lewis wants to stand and escape but instead Indiana has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Lewis 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Indiana forces his way into half guard. Indiana is controlling the pace.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Indiana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jones Indiana will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jackson Lewis's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Indiana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Indiana avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Indiana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lewis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Lewis content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Indiana has locked up a guillotine! Indiana's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lewis is holding on here and Indiana must be using up a lot of energy. Lewis has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Indiana gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jones Indiana!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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