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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathew Jamison will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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206 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
18
170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cletus Buckley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mathew Jamison! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jamison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buckley was covering up waiting for the punch and Jamison finishes the takedown easily into guard. Buckley throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Buckley tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jamison's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Buckley keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully. Jamison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buckley swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jamison lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jamison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jamison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jamison wants to stand but Buckley has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Jamison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jamison looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Jamison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buckley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jamison has managed to get both his arms back between Buckley's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jamison throwing strikes but missing. Buckley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jamison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Buckley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jamison to keep the fight standing. Buckley tries to pull guard but Jamison holds him up against the cage and eventually Buckley drops back down to his feet.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Jamison forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buckley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jamison is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jamison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buckley.
Buckley is breathing heavily. Buckley slows down the pace here.
Jamison is trying to break the clinch but Buckley is controlling him. Buckley stops a takedown attempt from Jamison.
Jamison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buckley prevents it.
Buckley throws a punch but it's blocked by Jamison. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jamison. Buckley gets a trip takedown into half guard. Jamison kicks Buckley off and gets back to his feet. Buckley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jamison staying out of range there. A slapping leg kick lands for Jamison.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jamison moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Buckley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jamison jumps guard and drags Buckley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jamison being controlled here, momentarily. Jamison is trying to keep Buckley in close.
Jamison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Buckley postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Jamison dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jamison fails with a takedown attempt. Jamison shoots in but Buckley avoids the takedown attempt easily. Buckley dives in and scores a takedown into Jamison's guard. The fighters are working up against the cage. Jamison manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buckley struggles to land a body shot inside as Jamison controls his hands.
Buckley pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Buckley keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buckley controls Jamison momentarily but Jamison frees himself. Jamison stands up and waves to Buckley to follow him. Buckley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jamison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Buckley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jamison smiles and moves away.
Buckley scores with a takedown into Jamison's guard. Buckley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jamison tries to land a sweep but no joy. Buckley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jamison has a closed guard, preventing Buckley from standing up. Buckley throws a big elbow that misses. Buckley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jamison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jamison looking to sit in guard and control but Buckley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Jamison wants to stand but Buckley is controlling the position. Buckley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Jamison wriggles free and stands up. Buckley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Jamison bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jamison shoots in looking for a takedown but Buckley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jamison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Cletus Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Jamison. Jamison looks for a takedown but Buckley sprawls well. Jamison fails with the takedown and Buckley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jamison won't be happy with that. Check out the look on Buckley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Buckley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Buckley controls the position. Buckley working the body and head with strikes. Jamison taking a bit of punishment here - Buckley scoring with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mathew Jamison will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jamison throws a right hand that Buckley ducks under and follows up with a left that Buckley also avoids with ease. Buckley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Mathew Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jamison moves away from the strike by Buckley. Jamison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jamison. Jamison has Buckley up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jamison tries to pull guard but Buckley holds him up against the cage and eventually Jamison drops back down to his feet.
Jamison has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Buckley pulls guard effortlessly. Jamison with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jamison passes easily into side control. Nice work. Buckley wants to control but Jamison postures up. Jamison throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Buckley being controlled for a moment. Jamison is looking to take a break and control but Buckley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. You can see the frustration on Buckley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jamison works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Buckley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Buckley wants to get back to his feet but Jamison drags him back down. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Buckley can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jamison fails with a takedown attempt. Cletus Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Jamison. Buckley avoids the body shot from Jamison.
Jamison throws a right hand that Buckley ducks under and follows up with a left that Buckley also avoids with ease. Buckley tries to counter with a takedown but Jamison is quick to defend against it. Mathew Jamison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Buckley tries to move into range but Jamison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jamison darts in and clinches Buckley up against the cage. Buckley misses with an elbow over the top. Buckley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jamison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buckley has him pressed against the cage. Buckley manages to break the clinch.
Jamison looks for a takedown but Buckley sprawls well. Jamison shoots in looking for a takedown but Buckley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jamison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Buckley tries to counter with a takedown but Jamison is quick to defend against it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Buckley shoots for a double leg takedown but Jamison sprawls well. He's pushed Buckley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jamison rushes Buckley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Mathew Jamison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jamison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:30 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Jamison!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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