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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jase Newson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Barraclough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barraclough has chosen MGMT - Electric Feel as his entrance music. Mike Barraclough will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jase Newson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Barraclough!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barraclough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barraclough moves out of range as Newson strikes.
Newson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barraclough's hands.
Newson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Newson lands the left hand.
Newson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barraclough.
Newson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barraclough's head backwards.
Barraclough lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Newson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barraclough throws a series of punches but Newson moves out of range.
Newson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barraclough was well out of range. Poor timing from Newson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraclough defending well as Newson loads up on a big left hand.
Newson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barraclough looks gassed!
Newson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newson loads up on a big right hand but Barraclough slips the punch.
Newson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barraclough on the side of the head.
Barraclough blocks a jab.
Newson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barraclough manages to avoid it.
Newson cracks a nice hook into Barraclough's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barraclough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newson throws out the jab.
Newson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barraclough swivels and escapes.
Barraclough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barraclough moves away.
Barraclough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newson misses with a looping left.
Newson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Newson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Newson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Newson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Newson working Barraclough over with strikes here.
Newson landing strikes from the mount.
Barraclough regains half guard.
Newson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Newson looks to land a strike but Barraclough avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Newson is looking to work some ground and pound but Barraclough has wrist control.
Newson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barraclough has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barraclough tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newson working some strikes from top position.
Newson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barraclough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newson throwing strikes from guard but Barraclough blocks nicely.
Newson works over Barraclough with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Newson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barraclough swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barraclough throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Barraclough has his foot on Newson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newson works his way back into a safe position though.
Newson trying to control but Barraclough is working from the bottom.
Barraclough is looking for a triangle but Newson pushes his legs off easily.
Newson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barraclough swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newson preventing the sweep.
Barraclough trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jase Newson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newson feints and as Barraclough raises his hands in defense, Newson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barraclough looking to control.
Barraclough throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barraclough keeping moving, preventing Newson from controlling successfully.
Barraclough looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barraclough looking to control.
Barraclough is breathing heavily.
Newson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Newson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barraclough works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Newson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Newson throws a shot from downtown. Barraclough moves away and avoids it.
Newson cracks Barraclough with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mike Barraclough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newson misses with a looping left.
Barraclough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barraclough ducks under a wild hook from Newson.
Barraclough misses with a series of wild punches.
Barraclough takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Newson throws a body punch but Barraclough moves out of range.
Newson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barraclough manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Barraclough scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Newson. No joy for Barraclough on that attempt.
Newson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Newson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barraclough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newson.
Barraclough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newson.
The crowd cheers as Newson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barraclough doesn't seem phased though.
Newson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barraclough was well out of range. Poor timing from Newson.
Barraclough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barraclough connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newson momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newson looks to land a left hand but Barraclough moved out of range nicely.
Barraclough ducks under a wild hook from Newson.
Barraclough moves into range and clinches up with Newson.
Newson has a couple of punches blocked by Barraclough.
Barraclough fails to pull guard.
Newson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barraclough working aggressively here.
Barraclough tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newson avoids it.
Newson trying to control the position but instead, Barraclough has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newson into the cage.
Barraclough tries for a takedown but Newson manages to get underhooks.
Jase Newson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Barraclough.
A short uppercut from Newson.
Newson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barraclough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jase Newson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barraclough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newson.
Newson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barraclough's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough tries to strike from the bottom.
Barraclough throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barraclough manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barraclough throwing strikes here but Newson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Newson tries to lock up and control but Barraclough gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Barraclough connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barraclough throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Newson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Newson regains half guard.
Newson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jase Newson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barraclough scores with a three punch combo!
Newson misses with a wild body shot.
Barraclough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barraclough misses with a double jab
and Newson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barraclough has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barraclough there as he acknowledges the shot.
Newson misses with a combination
and Barraclough counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Newson misses with a series of wild punches.
Barraclough takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newson needs to keep his hands up - Barraclough had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newson scores with a hook to the body. Barraclough takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Barraclough.
Barraclough slips under a jab from Newson.
Newson connects with a crisp jab.
Newson throws a body punch but Barraclough moves out of range.
Jase Newson is winning the standup battle so far.
Newson just misses with a punch to the body.
Newson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barraclough closes the distance and clinches up with Newson, looking for a takedown. Barraclough pushes Newson against the cage but Newson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barraclough ducks under a wild hook from Newson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Newson misses the shot to the body.
Barraclough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newson.
Barraclough misses with a body shot
and Newson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Newson misses
and Barraclough counters with a two punch combo.
Newson missing with a left hand there. Barraclough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Newson misses.
Barraclough is looking to clinch.
Newson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barraclough was well out of range. Poor timing from Newson.
Newson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barraclough takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Newson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barraclough counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Newson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barraclough feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Newson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barraclough.
Newson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barraclough!
Newson wants to control the pace but Barraclough is squirming around nicely.
Barraclough is looking to improve his position but Newson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Newson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barraclough?
Jase Newson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barraclough taking shots to the head.
Newson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barraclough looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newson wants to control the pace but Barraclough is squirming around nicely.
Newson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barraclough is looking to improve his position but Newson isn't that keen on the idea.
Newson landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jase Newson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Newson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barraclough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barraclough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barraclough defending well as Newson loads up on a big left hand.
Barraclough lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barraclough takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barraclough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newson missing with a left hand there. Barraclough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barraclough is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Newson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barraclough moves away.
Barraclough lands a nice hook to Newson's body. Newson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newson throws a lazy right hand but Barraclough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newson throws a body punch but Barraclough moves out of range.
Newson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barraclough slips under a jab from Newson.
Newson throws a lazy right hand but Barraclough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Barraclough.
Barraclough shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newson pinned against the cage. Newson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barraclough slips under a jab from Newson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Newson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barraclough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newson lands the left hand.
Barraclough throws a jab when Newson was well out of range.
Newson lands with a nice body punch.
Newson thows a body shot but no joy.
Newson cracks Barraclough with an open hand slap.
Newson connects with the punch.
Newson just misses with a punch to the body.
Barraclough misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraclough ducks under a wild hook from Newson.
Barraclough has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barraclough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good work by Newson as he checks the leg kick.
Barraclough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newson.
Newson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Newson misses
and Barraclough holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Newson presses Barraclough against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Barraclough on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Newson fails to land.
Newson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newson.
Barraclough ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barraclough no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Newson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newson trying to control but Barraclough is working from the bottom.
Barraclough throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barraclough has momentary wrist control but Newson slips an elbow through the middle.
Barraclough working for a triangle but Newson defends it easily.
Barraclough keeping moving, preventing Newson from controlling successfully.
Newson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jase Newson had his way with Mike Barraclough in that round.
That's time! Newson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newson, as that shot connected.
A big left from Newson misses.
Barraclough misses with a takedown attempt
and Newson counters with a nice uppercut.
Newson shoots in but Barraclough avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Newson throws a shot to the body.
Barraclough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newson manages to avoid it.
Barraclough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Barraclough.
Barraclough is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newson stuns Barraclough with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barraclough.
Newson lands a nice shot that snaps Barraclough's head back.
Newson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Newson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barraclough counters with a big head kick but Newson shrugs it off.
Newson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Barraclough to counter with a crisp jab.
Barraclough closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Newson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barraclough is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newson misses with a two punch combination.
Barraclough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newson.
Barraclough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newson.
Newson just misses with a punch to the body.
Newson misses with a looping right.
Newson misses the shot to the body.
Newson misses with a hook to the body
and Barraclough counters with a single leg into guard. Newson didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barraclough throwing strikes from guard but Newson blocks nicely.
Barraclough trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newson keeping moving, preventing Barraclough from controlling successfully.
Barraclough throws a big right hand that misses.
Newson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barraclough wants to control from the top but Newson keeps moving.
Mike Barraclough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barraclough pushing down on Newson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barraclough thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barraclough has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Newson throws out a loose jab but Barraclough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newson misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newson throws a lazy right hand but Barraclough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barraclough has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barraclough moves into range and clinches up with Newson.
Barraclough struggles to land a body shot inside as Newson controls his hands.
Barraclough looking to throw knees to the head but Newson is blocking nicely.
Barraclough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Barraclough.
Newson stops a takedown attempt from Barraclough.
Jase Newson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Barraclough.
Barraclough looking to throw knees to the head but Newson is blocking nicely.
Newson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barraclough can do to turn this around?
Barraclough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newson working hard to break the clinch.
Barraclough throws a punch but it's blocked by Newson.
Newson misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Newson.
Newson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barraclough is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Newson misses
and Barraclough counters with a three punch combo that has Newson backing up. Newson nods at Barraclough to acknowledge the strikes.
Newson misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Barraclough.
Well Newson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jase Newson!
Jase Newson is the new welterweight champion!
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