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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Axon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Axon!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Axon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axon looks to land a right hand but Shields moved out of range.
Axon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Axon.
Axon misses with a hook. Shields ducked under it nicely.
Shields staying out of range there.
Shields fails with the takedown
and Axon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axon scores with a body shot.
Axon tries to land a leg kick but Shields saw it coming and moves away.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Axon shows good takedown defense.
Axon lands a body shot.
Shields slips a straight right by Axon.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Axon shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axon just misses with a punch to the body.
Axon avoids the body shot from Shields.
A head kick misses from Axon.
Axon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick by Axon misses
and Shields counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shields is keen to just control but Axon is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axon tries to kick Shields off but Shields keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Axon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Axon.
Shields won't allow Axon to get back to his feet.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Axon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shields stands up and waves to Axon to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
Shields shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Axon defends it nicely.
Shields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Axon scores with the left hand. Shields knows he should have avoided that one.
Axon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adam Axon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axon misses with a wild body shot.
Axon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shields keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Axon misses.
Axon throws a right hand that Shields ducks under and follows up with a left that Shields also avoids with ease.
Shields moves forwards but Axon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Axon throws a leg kick
and Shields counters with a series of strikes. Axon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Axon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Axon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Axon throws the left hand but Shields avoids the punch easily.
Axon misses with a wild body shot.
Shields misses with a head kick.
Axon lands a jab-cross combination.
Shields closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shields lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shields stands and throws Axon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shields working away.
Axon is not content to let Shields control the position.
Shields lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Axon has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shields is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Axon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Shields dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Axon misses with a looping left.
Shields fails with the takedown.
Shields dives in and grabs Axon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Axon pushes down on Shields's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shields is defended easily by Axon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields with a poor takedown
enabling Axon to counter with a crisp jab.
Axon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Axon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown but Axon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shields's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shields avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields shoots in and drives through. Axon sprawls well.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axon.
A combination from Axon does no damage.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Axon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shields takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Axon throws a lazy right hand but Shields sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam Axon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shields tries to clinch up.
Shields blocks a head kick by Axon.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Axon.
Axon just misses with a punch to the body.
Shields is looking to land body kicks.
Axon lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axon throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt - Axon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Axon throws a leg kick but Shields sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Axon throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Jake Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields walks into a straight right hand from Axon.
Axon throws a right hand that misses
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Axon won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Axon keeps working.
Axon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Shields is looking to clinch.
Adam Axon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axon throws out a loose jab but Shields uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axon leaves Shields with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Axon loads up on a big right hand but Shields slips the punch.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Axon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shields.
Axon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Axon. No joy for Shields on that attempt.
Shields fails with the takedown
and Axon counters with a straight right hand.
Axon takes a swing at Shields's ribcage but misses.
Axon swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axon digs a good body shot into Shields's ribs.
Axon looks to land a right hand but Shields moved out of range.
Axon throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Shields misses.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Axon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shields thinking.
Axon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axon swats away the attempt to clinch by Shields.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab by Axon.
Shields closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axon counters with a three punch combo that has Shields backing up. Shields nods at Axon to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Axon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shields lands with a kick to the temple. Axon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Adam Axon has been cut.
Axon gets caught napping as Shields dives in and scores a takedown. Axon manages to retain guard.
Shields wants to control from the top but Axon keeps moving.
Shields working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Axon's head.
Shields wants to control from the top but Axon keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Axon is retaining full guard.
Axon controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
Shields looking to sit in guard and control but Axon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Axon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shields. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Axon looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axon wants to stand and escape but instead Shields has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Shields decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown but Axon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shields's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Axon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields wants to clinch up but Axon keeps it at a distance.
Axon throws a leg kick but Shields checks it.
Axon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shields sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shields avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axon misses with a body shot.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axon.
Shields closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Axon quickly recovers to half guard.
Shields seems to be looking for submissions.
Shields is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Axon is just riding it out for now. Shields eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axon is trying to get back to full guard.
Shields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axon wants to get back to full guard.
Axon won't allow Shields to pass to mount.
Shields wants to control but Axon is keeping him busy.
Shields stops Axon from getting back to his feet.
Axon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields wants to work for an arm triangle but Axon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shields has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shields trying to control but Axon is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axon tries to buck Shields off so he can stand up but Shields has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Axon falls backwards, slamming Shields to the mat but Shields holds on tight! Axon is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Shields!
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energy
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RATING
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