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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff jr Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monsoon comes to the cage accompanied by tnt. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff jr Monsoon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Monsoon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Monsoon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monsoon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is trying to buck Monsoon off.
Monsoon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Monsoon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monsoon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monsoon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monsoon is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to escape but Monsoon is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Monsoon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monsoon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monsoon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is trying to buck Monsoon off.
Monsoon tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Monsoon is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monsoon is controlling him well.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Monsoon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Monsoon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Monsoon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Monsoon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsoon is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff jr Monsoon 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.
No luck for Monsoon with that takedown attempt.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monsoon.
Kyle Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monsoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monsoon shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith leaves Monsoon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff jr Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith looks to land a combination. Monsoon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Monsoon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon drags him back down.
Monsoon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is pushing Monsoon's head away, looking to escape. Monsoon manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monsoon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon drags him back down.
Monsoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Monsoon tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith is pushing Monsoon's head away, looking to escape. Monsoon manages to hold on to the position though.
Monsoon tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
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.
Monsoon tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith pushes Monsoon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monsoon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Monsoon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Monsoon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Monsoon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monsoon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monsoon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Monsoon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Monsoon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Monsoon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon drags him back down.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monsoon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith stalks Monsoon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Monsoon's face. Monsoon staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith cracks Monsoon with an open hand slap.
Monsoon shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Monsoon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monsoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Monsoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Monsoon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Monsoon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Monsoon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monsoon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith tries to kick Monsoon off but Monsoon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith kicks off Monsoon and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monsoon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith throws a series of punches but Monsoon avoids them all with ease.
Monsoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monsoon somewhat.
Monsoon dodges the punch combination from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Monsoon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Monsoon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monsoon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Monsoon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Monsoon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Monsoon is working for a submission of some sort.
Monsoon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith kicks Monsoon off and gets back to his feet.
Monsoon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monsoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Monsoon thows a body shot but no joy.
Monsoon fails with the takedown.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Monsoon feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Monsoon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monsoon stops Smith from standing up.
Monsoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsoon gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Monsoon wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Monsoon prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monsoon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monsoon looking to pass the guard.
Monsoon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monsoon won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Monsoon throws a big right hand that misses.
Monsoon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monsoon has Smith in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Monsoon Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.
Monsoon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Smith manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Monsoon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Monsoon looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Monsoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff jr Monsoon clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith cracks Monsoon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monsoon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith throws a right hand that Monsoon ducks under and follows up with a left that Monsoon also avoids with ease.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Monsoon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Monsoon decides to stand back up. Monsoon steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Monsoon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monsoon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff jr Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monsoon takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tests Monsoon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monsoon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith throws a combination. Monsoon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Monsoon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monsoon lands in his opponent's guard.
Monsoon trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Monsoon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Monsoon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Monsoon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Monsoon can't do much from the bottom here.
Monsoon is looking for a sweep.
Monsoon is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Monsoon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monsoon. Monsoon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monsoon tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Monsoon. Monsoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith cracks Monsoon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monsoon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monsoon shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith moves out of range as Monsoon throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Monsoon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Kyle Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith looks to land a combination but Monsoon avoids it well.
Monsoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Monsoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Monsoon backpedaling.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monsoon.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Monsoon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monsoon throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Horrible takedown by Monsoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Monsoon takes one to the side of the head.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Kyle Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsoon has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Monsoon is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kyle Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Monsoon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Monsoon dodges the punch combination from Smith.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Monsoon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monsoon throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Monsoon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Monsoon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Jeff jr Monsoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Monsoon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Monsoon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon drags him back down.
Monsoon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monsoon wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Monsoon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Monsoon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monsoon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monsoon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith pushes Monsoon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monsoon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Monsoon is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Smith looks calm but he's in trouble here. Monsoon gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Smith is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Monsoon lets go of the hold and Smith can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeff jr Monsoon!
Jeff jr Monsoon retains his lightweight title!
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