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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Jules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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130 lbs
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160 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory Jules!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jules throws a head kick that misses.
Jules misses with a head kick.
Jules throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Jules misses with a head kick.
Jules throws a body kick that misses.
Jules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jules stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gregory Jules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jules throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ryan's head.
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Jules sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Jules moves out of range easily.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
Jules bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Jules shows good takedown defense.
Gregory Jules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jules lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jules darts in and clinches Ryan up against the cage.
Jules manages to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Jules working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jules looking to control.
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!
Jules preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.
Jules is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jules's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jules has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
Jules is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jules wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan is pressing down on Jules's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jules is holding on for now.
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Jules is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Jules is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Ryan trying to mount his opponent but Jules defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jules works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan stops Jules from standing up.
Jules not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jules utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jules looking for a guillotine here but Ryan defends easily.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jules swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jules trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Jules pulls Ryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Jules dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jules clinches.
Jules jumps guard and drags Ryan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jules preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jules wants to control but Ryan postures up.
Ryan advances to mount.
Ryan looking to ground and pound but Jules is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jules can't escape the position.
Ryan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jules is just holding on here. Ryan manages to take his back.
Ryan landing with strikes.
Ryan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jules is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ryan gets his way!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan looking to break Jules's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jules remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ryan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jules trying to control but not successfully.
Jules tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jules is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jules tries to hold on but Ryan postures up.
Jules is working to get back to half guard.
Ryan thowing shots but they're missing.
Jules sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ryan throwing shots but Jules is blocking nicely.
Jules blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jules trying to control from the bottom.
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jules defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan slips a nice elbow through Jules's hands, connecting with Jules's forehead.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ryan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jules wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Jules wants to get back to his feet.
Jules looking for submissions off his back.
Jack Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jules is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Jules makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jules.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan is pushing down on Jules's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jules is fighting to maintain full guard but Ryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jules trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ryan avoids the head kick by Jules.
Jules defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jules is trying to control but can't.
Ryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jules is working to get back to half guard.
Jules blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan wants to finish this one by submission but Jules is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ryan.
Jules is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jules regains half guard.
Jules actively working from the bottom here.
Jules is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan looks to land a strike but Jules avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jules's guard.
Jules had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jules looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jules looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jules!
Ryan is trying to control Jules's posture but Jules avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jules is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jules wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to pass to full mount but Jules defends it.
Ryan throwing shots but Jules is blocking nicely.
Jules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jules sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan looking to secure an arm triangle but Jules defends it well.
Ryan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryan clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jules turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jules defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jules avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jules tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jules throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Jules looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jules misses with a head kick.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Jules.
Jules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Jules throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Jules lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jules is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Jules.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jules throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jules looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Jules.
Jules tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jules swivels and escapes.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jules.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jules sprawls well. Jules wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jules throws a head kick that half lands.
Gregory Jules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jules.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Jules manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jules misses with a head kick.
Ryan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jules stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jules wants it to stay on the feet.
Jules throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Jules tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jules throws a wild body kick that Ryan sees coming a mile off.
Jules lands a high kick!
Jules misses with a low kick.
Jules throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jules throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Jules.
Jules misses with a kick to the body.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Jules shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jules tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jules lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Jules dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jules tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jules sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Jules throws a head kick that misses.
Jules misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jules throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jules stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Jules pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jules tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jules throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jules did well to prevent Ryan getting side control.
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Jules is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jules gets back to full guard.
Jules is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Jules is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jules has his foot on Ryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Jules keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Jules working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Ryan working some strikes from top position.
Jules bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryan's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Jules from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ryan holds on and takes a little breather.
Ryan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jules off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jules throws a head kick that misses.
Jules misses with a head kick.
Jules tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jules pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jules looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jules.
Jules throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ryan's head.
Jules goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jules throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Jules clinches up with Ryan and pushes him back against the cage.
Jules wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jules pulls Ryan into guard.
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jules preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Jules comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jules has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Jules! Gregory Jules retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gregory Jules waved his t-shirt featuring REAL LIFE CLOTHING LINE - 90% Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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