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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Jarvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 cm
18
151 lbs
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180 cm
25
154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Timmy Jarvis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luka Weed! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jarvis tries to clinch but Weed is having none of it. Weed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jarvis's waist but Jarvis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weed off to one side. Weed shoots in looking for a takedown but Jarvis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Weed drives through and clinches with Jarvis against the cage.
Weed gets control of Jarvis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Weed will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Weed trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Weed holds on and takes a little breather. Weed looking for a guillotine here but Jarvis defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Weed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jarvis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Weed wants to stand and escape but Jarvis is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jarvis trying to move into half guard but instead Weed has managed to sweep! Jarvis pulls Weed in close to his closed guard and prevents Weed from doing any damage or advancing position. Weed wants to control from the top but Jarvis keeps moving. Weed postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jarvis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weed, into his guard. Jarvis throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weed trying to keep a closed guard but Jarvis is proving a slippery customer.
Jarvis throws an elbow that misses. Weed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jarvis's guard. Nice move by Weed! Weed wants to control from the top but Jarvis keeps moving. Weed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jarvis, up you get! Weed wants to clinch up but Jarvis keeps it at a distance. Weed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jarvis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Timmy Jarvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Weed. Weed looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarvis is just out of range. Jarvis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jarvis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jarvis fails with a takedown attempt. Weed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jarvis swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jarvis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jarvis wants it to stay on the feet. Weed wants to clinch and Jarvis counters with a three punch combo that has Weed backing up. Weed nods at Jarvis to acknowledge the strikes. Jarvis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Weed misses with a left hand and Jarvis counters with a series of strikes. Weed will be more careful next time no doubt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jarvis is defended easily by Weed. Jarvis wants to clinch up but Weed keeps it at a distance. The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jarvis tries a body shot but Weed blocks it.
Jarvis is looking to take this one to the mat. Jarvis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weed pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jarvis taking a breather. Weed breaks the clinch.
Weed throws out a powerful jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Weed fails with a takedown attempt. Weed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jarvis fails with a takedown attempt. Weed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jarvis but Jarvis pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Weed dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jarvis shoots for a double leg takedown but Weed sprawls well. He's pushed Jarvis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jarvis is defended easily by Weed. Weed takes the fight into the clinch. Weed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jarvis throws the kick towards the body but Weed avoids it. Jarvis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarvis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weed paws at him with a jab and circles away. Weed feints a jab promting Jarvis to slip. Weed then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jarvis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Jarvis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jarvis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weed just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Jarvis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Weed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarvis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Weed breaks from the clinch.
Weed shoots for a takedown but Jarvis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Weed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Weed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Timmy Jarvis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Weed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jarvis. Weed moves to clinch but Jarvis breaks away and Jarvis counters with a one-two to the body. Luka Weed seems to be getting the better of the standup. Weed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Weed feints and as Jarvis raises his hands in defense, Weed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Weed is breathing heavily. Weed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jarvis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weed has managed to get both his arms back between Jarvis's legs - danger averted. Weed trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jarvis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Weed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jarvis looking to control.
Jarvis wants to hit a switch here but Weed passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jarvis there! Weed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jarvis is looking to improve his position but Weed isn't that keen on the idea. Weed controlling the pace for now. Weed tries to control but Jarvis wriggling away. Weed throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jarvis is trying desperately to improve position. Jarvis blocking the ground and pound. Weed misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Weed throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jarvis because Weed loaded up on that one. Weed thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Weed is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jarvis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jarvis! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Weed is adopting a defensive guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Weed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Weed fails in his attempt to clinch. Jarvis tries to close the distance and clinch but Weed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Weed throws a head kick but Jarvis moves out of range.
Jarvis tries for a takedown but Weed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Weed dives in and grabs Jarvis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jarvis pushes down on Weed's head and hops out. Jarvis looks for a takedown but Weed sprawls well. Weed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jarvis swivels and escapes. Weed gets in close and instigates a clinch. Weed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weed bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Weed misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Weed is trying to ground and pound but Jarvis uses the momentary lack of control by Weed to regain half guard. Well, if Weed is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jarvis wants to control but Weed is keeping busy.
Weed wants to pass to mount but Jarvis is defending the position. Luka Weed has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Still in half guard, Weed seems content to control. Jarvis is trying to stand up here but Weed is controlling him well.
Luka Weed has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Jarvis tries to keep at a distance but Weed has taken the fight into the clinch. Jarvis is trying to force a seperation but Weed has the dominant position. Jarvis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weed.
Timmy Jarvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Weed. Jarvis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weed pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jarvis stuffs the takedown attempt from Weed. Weed gets slowly back to his feet. Weed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jarvis throws a nice looking combination but Weed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Weed shoots in looking for a takedown but Jarvis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Weed gets in close and instigates a clinch. Weed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jarvis smiles and moves away.
Jarvis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weed.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Weed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weed wants it to stay on the feet. Jarvis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weed paws at him with a jab and circles away. Weed moves into the clinch. Weed successfully pulls guard.
Weed controlling the position. Jarvis wants to stand but Weed has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Weed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Weed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarvis is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight! Luka Weed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Weed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Weed!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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