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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Ignition as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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171 lbs
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171 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeMarcus DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by DeSilva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
DeSilva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeSilva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith throws a head kick that DeSilva semi-blocks.
It looks like DeMarcus DeSilva has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to land a front kick but DeSilva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeSilva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Jeremy Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeSilva.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
DeSilva dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith cracks DeSilva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith catches DeSilva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSilva.
DeSilva defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith feints and then cracks DeSilva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeSilva down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeSilva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith feints and then cracks DeSilva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeSilva down.
DeSilva avoids the head kick by Smith.
DeSilva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
DeSilva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeSilva somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeMarcus DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSilva lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
DeSilva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a wild body kick that DeSilva sees coming a mile off.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeSilva scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
DeSilva tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith tries a low kick but DeSilva avoids it.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeSilva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeSilva checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeSilva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and DeSilva ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at DeSilva's knee but DeSilva avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DeSilva checks a leg kick.
DeSilva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries a low kick but DeSilva avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DeSilva moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeSilva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith misses with a low kick.
DeSilva checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeSilva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeMarcus DeSilva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but DeSilva saw it coming and moves away.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
DeSilva connects with the punch.
DeSilva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSilva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DeSilva has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith checks a leg kick.
DeSilva misses with a kick to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but DeSilva avoids it.
DeSilva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
DeSilva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
DeSilva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeSilva throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks DeSilva off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeMarcus DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a straight right.
DeSilva jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smith throws a head kick but DeSilva moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
DeSilva scores with a push kick.
DeSilva throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether DeSilva might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from DeSilva misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
DeSilva throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws out a loose jab but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
DeSilva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeSilva throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeSilva.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but DeSilva ducks down to avoid it.
As Smith backs away, DeSilva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
DeSilva lands with an overhand left.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and DeSilva counters with a head kick. That will keep Smith thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
DeSilva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DeSilva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith with a nice cross.
DeSilva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and DeSilva settles back down.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DeSilva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
enabling DeSilva to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith looks to land a right hand but DeSilva moved out of range.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeMarcus DeSilva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
DeSilva tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeSilva connects with a high kick.
DeSilva throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeSilva.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeSilva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeSilva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeremy Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a body kick.
DeSilva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
DeSilva tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as DeSilva blocks the low kick.
A low kick from DeSilva misses
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
DeSilva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSilva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a leg kick but DeSilva moved away.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a wild body kick that DeSilva sees coming a mile off.
DeSilva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeSilva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
DeSilva misses with a body kick.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but DeSilva avoids it with no problem.
Smith looks to throw the jab but DeSilva is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DeSilva avoids the head kick by Smith.
DeSilva checks a low kick from Smith.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeSilva - that will leave a mark!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Jeremy Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - DeSilva had a free shot at his head there.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeSilva slips under a jab.
DeSilva avoids a kick to the body.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
Smith has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
DeSilva wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeMarcus DeSilva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DeSilva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
DeSilva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeSilva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeSilva.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
DeSilva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Smith!
Jeremy Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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