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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nanak Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Smtih (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nanak Singh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nanak Singh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan Smtih!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh throws a low kick but Smtih moves out of range easily.
Smtih connects with a right hand. Singh shakes it off.
Singh misses with a body kick.
Singh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smtih will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Smtih misses
and Singh counters with a leg kick.
Smtih turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Smtih misses.
Smtih looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smtih will feel that in the morning.
Smtih is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
A head kick misses from Smtih.
Singh is looking to chop away at Smtih's legs.
Smtih ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Smtih shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Singh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Singh wants to hit a switch here but Smtih passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Singh there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh tries to reverse the position but Smtih maintains control.
Smtih thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Smtih prevents Singh from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smtih cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smtih lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Singh hang on?
Singh avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smtih.
Singh is trying to escape the mount.
Smtih breaks from Singh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smtih landing strikes from the mount and Singh is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smtih with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smtih working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Singh is looking to get to half guard.
Smtih is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Singh can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smtih can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Singh is looking to escape.
Singh is working to get back to half guard.
Smtih wants to control but instead Singh manages to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smtih is working away from the top position though.
Singh wants to get back to full guard but Smtih has passed into side control.
Singh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smtih lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Singh hang on?
Smtih postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Singh looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smtih landing strikes from the mount and Singh is in trouble!
Smtih fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Singh is in a horrible position here. Smtih smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smtih is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Singh to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Singh shrugs it off.
Singh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smtih is trying to control here but Singh has managed to regain half guard.
Smtih has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh wants to get back to full guard.
Smtih is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Smtih dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good leg kick by Smtih there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body punch from Smtih.
Smtih swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Singh makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smtih really felt that one!
Smtih lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smtih tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Smtih.
Smtih throws a one two combo.
Smtih attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Singh throws a low kick but Smtih moves out of range easily.
Singh slips under a jab from Smtih.
Singh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Singh misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Smtih misses its intended target.
Smtih rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smtih throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Smtih just misses with a punch to the body.
Smtih closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Singh to the mat! Singh manages to get full guard.
Singh keeping full guard, as Smtih tries to pass.
Smtih got a little sloppy there for a moment and Singh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smtih has managed to get both his arms back between Singh's legs - danger averted.
Singh looking for a guillotine here but Smtih defends easily.
Smtih working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smtih pushing down on Singh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smtih is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smtih throwing shots but Singh is blocking nicely.
Singh wants to control but Smtih is keeping busy.
Singh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smtih tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
Smtih works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smtih wants to free his trapped foot but Singh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Singh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Singh.
Smtih wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smtih wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Singh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Singh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smtih manages to get himself to full guard.
Singh drops back looking for a leg! Smtih is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smtih manages to kick Singh off! Singh jumps back into Smtih's guard.
That's four 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smtih is on top in guard.
Smtih with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smtih stopping the sweep attempt from Singh.
Smtih throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smtih postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evan Smtih will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Singh scores with a head kick.
Smtih moves out of range of the body kick.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick and Smtih moves out of range easily.
Singh throws a wild body kick that Smtih sees coming a mile off.
Smtih ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Smtih throws a jab when Singh was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Singh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh avoids the body shot from Smtih.
Smtih is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smtih scores with a hook.
Smtih misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Smtih is predictable there
and Singh counters with a low kick, right behind Smtih 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smtih is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Singh rather than just go for the knockout.
Singh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smtih comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smtih throws a predictable looking body shot
and Singh counters with an inside leg kick.
Smtih takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Smtih. That snapped Singh's head back.
Smtih misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Singh to counter with a crisp jab.
Smtih throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smtih shoots and misses
and Singh counters with a nice body kick.
Singh misses with a body kick.
Singh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smtih doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Smtih to the floor! Singh dives in looking for the finish!
Smtih is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh controlling the pace.
Smtih is still in real trouble! Can Singh finish him?
Singh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smtih!
Singh is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Smtih is in real trouble.
Smtih seems to have recovered his senses.
Smtih defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Singh's arms.
Smtih tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smtih really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Singh is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Singh tries to control but Smtih wriggling away.
Smtih tries to reverse the position but Singh maintains control.
Smtih tries to hold on but Singh postures up.
Smtih is trying to reverse the position but instead Singh has taken his back - oops!
Singh tightening his grip on Smtih, looking for the choke.
Smtih prevents Singh from getting a body triangle.
That's four 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.
Smtih breaks Singh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smtih trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singh working a defensive guard here.
Smtih passes Singh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nanak Singh clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evan Smtih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh lands a high kick to the side of Smtih's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Singh dives into guard, looking to finish.
Smtih controls Singh momentarily but Singh frees himself.
Singh won't allow Smtih to sweep him here.
Smtih keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.
Singh is working hard here to advance position.
Singh is looking to advance position but Smtih has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Singh is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smtih is pulling down on Singh's head to control his posture.
Singh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smtih is keeping the position for now.
Smtih is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Singh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smtih passes Singh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Singh is trying to get back to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smtih throwing shots but Singh is blocking nicely.
Smtih looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Singh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smtih is looking to advance position but Singh won't allow it.
Singh manages to get to full guard.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smtih drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smtih jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smtih content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Singh has locked up a guillotine! Singh's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Smtih is holding on here and Singh must be using up a lot of energy. Smtih has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Singh gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nanak Singh!
Nanak Singh retains his middleweight title!
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