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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reima Maansiirto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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161 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reima Maansiirto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maansiirto shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Maansiirto has a takedown stuffed.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maansiirto takes a step back to recover.
Maansiirto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Maansiirto 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.
Maansiirto tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maansiirto is working hard here to advance position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Maansiirto is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maansiirto to get the leverage.
Maansiirto is breathing heavily.
Maansiirto trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maansiirto's head.
Maansiirto moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Maansiirto is having none of it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maansiirto pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Maansiirto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maansiirto trying to control the position.
Maansiirto is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith wanted to stand there but Maansiirto had control of the position.
Maansiirto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Maansiirto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.
Smith has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Smith staying busy and making it hard for Maansiirto to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maansiirto controlling the positon.
Maansiirto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith showing good submission defense here.
Smith wants to escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maansiirto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maansiirto has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Smith is defending well but eventually Maansiirto manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Smith has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reima Maansiirto!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
48% |
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