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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles Newell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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205 lbs
13 - 16 - 0 |
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189 cm
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208 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Austin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Newell! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Newell thows a left - swing and a miss! Austin moves out of range of the body kick from Newell.
Austin moves into the clinch. Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as Newell controls his hands.
Newell is looking to take this one to the mat. Austin tries to throw a body punch but Newell avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Nice body punch from Austin - that landed with a thud.
Austin breaks from the clinch.
Newell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newell tries to keep at a distance but Austin has taken the fight into the clinch. Austin misses with a short punch on the inside. Our sources have told us that Austin has been working on his elbows in the gym. Newell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Austin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Austin tries to clinch but Newell is having none of it. Newell with the counter takedown but Austin avoids it easily. Austin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jack Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Newell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Newell swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
A big left from Newell misses. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Newell - that will leave a mark!
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newell swats him away and circles back towards the center. Austin tries to clinch up but Newell circles away and keeps his distance. Newell throws the left hand but Austin avoids the punch easily. Austin misses with a series of wild punches.
Newell throws a shot to the body.
Austin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Newell trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Austin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two 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! Austin wants to control from the top but Newell keeps moving. Newell wants to sweep here but Austin controlling him for the moment. Newell trying to control the position here. Austin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Newell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Newell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Newell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Newell throws a strike but Austin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Newell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Austin tries to stand but Newell is controlling from the bottom. Austin won't allow Newell to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Newell trying to keep a closed guard but Austin is proving a slippery customer.
Austin content to stall in guard here. Newell trying to control the position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Myles Newell will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A clash of legs there as Austin blocks the low kick. Austin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newell. A punch combination from Austin misses. Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newell. Newell throws a big shot that misses. Austin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Newell scores with a nice strike. Newell looks for a takedown but Austin sprawls well. A big left from Newell misses. Austin slips a jab and a cross from Newell.
Austin fails in his attempt to clinch. Newell throws a hook but Austin blocks it. Austin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newell, pushing him back against the cage. Newell has Austin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Austin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Newell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jack Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Newell. Austin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Austin misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Austin pushes Newell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Newell is breathing heavily. Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Austin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle. Austin misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Austin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Austin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin drops Newell with a beautiful combination! Newell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Austin is looking for the KO!
Newell is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Austin moves into the clinch. Newell is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him? Austin lands a shot to the body. Austin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Austin. Austin pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Newell! Austin unloads with more strikes and Newell sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Austin! In his post fight interview, Jack Austin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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
45% |
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