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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muakbar's entrance music is That Punjabi Jay-Z song. A fine choice. Reggie Smalls will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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161 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
21
162 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muakbar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smalls counters with a shoot takedown. Muakbar fights it but they end up in guard.
Muakbar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smalls!
Smalls is trying desperately to improve position.
Smalls bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smalls is fighting to break Muakbar's control of his arms but Muakbar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smalls drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smalls jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smalls trying to control but Muakbar is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smalls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muakbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Muakbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Reggie Smalls was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Muakbar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smalls lands with a straight right. Muakbar didn't see that one coming.
Smalls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muakbar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muakbar looks to land a right hand but Smalls moved out of range.
Smalls throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smalls displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muakbar.
Muakbar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haji Muakbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smalls misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Smalls misses.
Smalls thuds a left hand into Muakbar's body.
Muakbar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smalls.
Good work by Muakbar as he checks the leg kick.
Muakbar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smalls napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smalls is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Muakbar off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls working for the choke.
Muakbar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smalls's arms.
Muakbar won't enjoy being in this position. Smalls looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Muakbar is tapping - it's over boys! Smalls picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reggie Smalls!
An out of breath Reggie Smalls thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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