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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ryan Jones enters the cage!
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164 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
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170 cm
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160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smith wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones is trying to hold Smith in close to prevent damage but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Jones is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith pushes Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones 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 Jones has Smith in his guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones trying to control the position.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Smith wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jose Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Smith wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jose Smith just wasn't active enough.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Smith dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith looking for a triangle here. Jones is fighting it but it looks tight! Smith pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jones is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Smith!
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FIGHT
RATING
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