|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sika Jauheliha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
29
176 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
|
183 cm
33
180 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sika Jauheliha!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp throws a front kick that sends Jauheliha stumbling back into the cage.
Jauheliha tries to clinch up but Sharp circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Jauheliha.
Jauheliha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jauheliha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sharp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sharp wants to advance to full mount but Jauheliha doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sharp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jauheliha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sharp is controlling him.
Sharp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jauheliha has his feet on Sharp's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp swings for the body but Jauheliha moves out of range.
Sika Jauheliha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jauheliha is looking to slow Sharp down with leg kicks.
Sharp avoids the head kick by Jauheliha.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jauheliha.
Sharp scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Jauheliha is just out of range.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Jauheliha is just out of range.
Sharp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Jauheliha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jauheliha checks a low kick from Sharp.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jauheliha.
Sharp is looking to score with low kicks.
Jauheliha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp misses with a straight right.
Jauheliha throws a head kick that misses.
Jauheliha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jauheliha moves out of range as Sharp strikes.
Sharp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sharp lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharp is in close to Jauheliha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sharp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jauheliha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sharp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jauheliha trying to keep a closed guard but Sharp is proving a slippery customer.
Sharp is looking to work some ground and pound but Jauheliha has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharp.
Jauheliha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sharp drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jauheliha dives on top into guard.
Jauheliha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sharp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jauheliha has managed to get both his arms back between Sharp's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sharp is on top in guard.
Jauheliha managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jauheliha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jauheliha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sharp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jauheliha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sharp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sharp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jauheliha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jauheliha lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sharp!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharp is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Sharp dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sharp misses with a hook. Jauheliha ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Sharp.
Sharp blocks a head kick by Jauheliha.
Sharp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sharp moves out of range of the body kick.
Sika Jauheliha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jauheliha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sharp lands with a shot to the body.
Jauheliha connects with a high kick.
A head kick from Jauheliha lands but Sharp takes it in his stride.
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!
Jauheliha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sharp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jauheliha 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 Sharp has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sharp and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jauheliha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jauheliha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good exchange - Sharp coming out on top.
Sharp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sharp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sharp on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sharp thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jauheliha scores with a kick to the body.
Jauheliha throws the kick towards the body but Sharp avoids it.
Jauheliha tries to clinch up.
Jauheliha rushes Sharp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jauheliha has Sharp pushed against the cage.
Jauheliha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sharp's face.
Jauheliha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sharp blocks it with crossed arms.
Sharp struggles to land a body shot inside as Jauheliha controls his hands.
Jauheliha prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Jauheliha with a knee to the head.
Sharp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sharp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Jauheliha is predictable there
and Sharp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp throws a body punch but Jauheliha moves out of range.
Sharp checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sharp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jauheliha. Jauheliha obviously looking to wear him down.
Jauheliha rushes Sharp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha scores a nice knee to the body.
Sharp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharp blocks the body kick.
Jauheliha moves into range and clinches up with Sharp.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Jauheliha controls the action.
Sharp is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jauheliha.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for Jauheliha to work.
Jauheliha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sharp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jauheliha slowing the pace effectively.
Jauheliha misses with a knee strike.
Jauheliha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sharp is trying to break the clinch but Jauheliha is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha blocks a body shot from Sharp.
Jauheliha slowing the pace effectively.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jauheliha avoids it.
Sharp is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jauheliha controlling the action here for a moment.
Jauheliha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Jauheliha with a knee to the head.
Sharp letting Jauheliha take a breather here.
Sharp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jauheliha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sharp has clasped his hands together around Jauheliha's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sharp misses with the ground and pound.
Sharp trying to control the action but Jauheliha is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha is looking to regain half guard here but Sharp keeps moving and retains side control.
Sharp working the body and head with strikes.
Sharp tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Jauheliha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sharp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
I wouldn't like to be where Jauheliha is right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sika Jauheliha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jauheliha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharp.
Jauheliha throws a leg kick
and Sharp counters with a nice uppercut.
Jauheliha tries to clinch but Sharp is having none of it.
Jauheliha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sharp thows a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Sharp catches Jauheliha right on the button with a cross.
Jauheliha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sharp if he has to take too many more of those.
Jauheliha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sharp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jauheliha.
Sika Jauheliha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jauheliha wants to clinch up but Sharp keeps it at a distance.
Jauheliha is looking to clinch but Sharp is avoiding it.
Sharp blocks a head kick by Jauheliha.
Sharp misses with a body shot.
Jauheliha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jauheliha forces Sharp back against the cage and clinches.
Jauheliha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Sharp - that landed with a thud.
Jauheliha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jauheliha prevents Sharp from breaking the clinch.
Sharp tries to break free but Jauheliha pushes him back against the cage.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but Jauheliha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp struggles to land a body shot inside as Jauheliha controls his hands.
Jauheliha misses with a knee to the head.
Sharp lands a shot to the body.
Jauheliha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jauheliha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sharp tries a body shot but Jauheliha blocks it.
Jauheliha scores with a knee to the head.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Jauheliha controls the action.
Sharp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharp takes a swing at Jauheliha's ribcage but misses.
Sharp swinging wildly here.
Jauheliha throws a sloppy head kick and Sharp moves out of range easily.
Sika Jauheliha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha throws a leg kick but Sharp checks it.
Sharp thows a body kick. Jauheliha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jauheliha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jauheliha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jauheliha scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jauheliha. Jauheliha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jauheliha is looking to slow Sharp down with leg kicks.
Jauheliha tries to move into range but Sharp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sharp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jauheliha thumps Sharp with a low kick.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jauheliha manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharp is defended easily by Jauheliha.
Jauheliha gets a clinch.
Sharp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp wants to break free but Jauheliha has control.
Jauheliha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sharp.
Jauheliha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jauheliha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sharp breaks the clinch.
Sharp loads up on a big right hand but Jauheliha slips the punch.
Sharp missing with a left hand there. Jauheliha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharp swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sharp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jauheliha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sharp swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jauheliha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jauheliha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
Jauheliha tries to clinch there but Sharp circles away.
Jauheliha's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jauheliha duly obliges.
Nice shot lands for Sharp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jauheliha manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp scores with a sloppy right hand. Jauheliha should have avoided that one.
Jauheliha rushes Sharp and presses him up against the cage.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jauheliha stalling the fight.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Jauheliha controls the action.
Jauheliha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Curtis Sharp has been cut.
Jauheliha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sharp's face.
Sharp is trying to force a seperation but Jauheliha has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jauheliha.
Jauheliha connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jauheliha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sharp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jauheliha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharp.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sika Jauheliha.
I think Jauheliha 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sika Jauheliha!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
