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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quintin Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draco Malfoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Draco Malfoy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 cm
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140 lbs
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180 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Quintin Jacobs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Draco Malfoy! The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Malfoy instigates a clinch. Malfoy leaning his opponent against the cage. Malfoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Malfoy scores with a takedown into Jacobs's guard. Jacobs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jacobs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Jacobs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacobs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Malfoy controlling from the top position. Jacobs controls Malfoy momentarily but Malfoy frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacobs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malfoy controls the pace. Jacobs is trying to keep Malfoy in close.
Jacobs pulls Malfoy in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Malfoy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malfoy is in Jacobs's guard. Jacobs has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Malfoy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Malfoy has hold of one of Jacobs's legs. Jacobs is fighting the takedown attempt but Malfoy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jacobs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Malfoy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Malfoy distracts Jacobs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malfoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Malfoy wants to get up but he can't break Jacobs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Malfoy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacobs, pushing him back against the cage. Malfoy stops a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Malfoy is defending well against a takedown attempt. Jacobs tries for a takedown but Malfoy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quintin Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jacobs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malfoy prevents it.
Jacobs is breathing heavily. Jacobs wants a takedown but no success here.
Malfoy gets control of Jacobs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Malfoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Malfoy striking off his back but it's not causing Jacobs any problems. Malfoy looking to control.
Malfoy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Malfoy is looking for a triangle but Jacobs pushes his legs off easily.
Malfoy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jacobs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Malfoy controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Malfoy dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Malfoy successfully pulls guard.
Malfoy pulls Jacobs in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacobs from doing any damage or advancing position. Malfoy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jacobs is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Malfoy throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jacobs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malfoy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malfoy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jacobs quickly recovers to half guard. Malfoy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Malfoy is going to stand back up.
Malfoy scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jacobs is refusing to be controlled, as Malfoy sits in half guard. Draco Malfoy has got the better of the ground game so far. Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malfoy is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malfoy trying to pass the guard but Jacobs defending well. Malfoy is figuring out what he wants to do next. Malfoy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jacobs has managed to free his arm - good work. Jacobs trying to control but Malfoy postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malfoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jacobs thinks about countering with a head kick. Malfoy throws a wild body kick that Jacobs sees coming a mile off. Malfoy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Malfoy showed some decent athleticism there. Malfoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Malfoy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobs is not content to let Malfoy control the position. Jacobs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Malfoy trying to pass the guard but Jacobs defending well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Malfoy trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Malfoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Malfoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Malfoy. Those never looked like landing. Malfoy gets the takedown into side control. Jacobs parries the strikes from Malfoy easily there. Malfoy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jacobs to escape.
Malfoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacobs is defending well. You can see the frustration on Jacobs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacobs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Malfoy off and has taken his back! I really don't envy Malfoy right now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malfoy breaks Jacobs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jacobs is trying to keep Malfoy in close.
Malfoy wanted to stand there but Jacobs had control of the position. Jacobs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jacobs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Malfoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jacobs is fighting to break Malfoy's control of his arms but Malfoy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malfoy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobs manages to get himself to full guard.
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Malfoy lands a couple of digs. Malfoy trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom. Malfoy looking to pass the guard. Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malfoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malfoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jacobs can't keep his opponent in guard - Malfoy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malfoy. Malfoy is looking to advance position but Jacobs won't allow it. Jacobs desperately trying to maintain half guard. Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malfoy is working away from the top position though.
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. Malfoy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malfoy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Quintin Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Draco Malfoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Malfoy rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Draco Malfoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Malfoy 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draco Malfoy!
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
29% |
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