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CFC 2: Day vs Perez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chung LiFat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Selaraj Thangappan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selaraj Thangappan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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146 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chung LiFat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Selaraj Thangappan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LiFat looking to score a takedown here. Thangappan is defending well but LiFat drives through and ends up in Thangappan's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
LiFat is looking to advance position but Thangappan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Thangappan landing strikes from the mount and LiFat is in trouble!
LiFat sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
LiFat tries to get to full guard but Thangappan has control of the leg.
Thangappan is working for a kimura but LiFat is defending it quite comfortably.
LiFat moves into full guard.
Thangappan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
LiFat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LiFat trying to control the position.
Thangappan prevents LiFat from getting back to his feet.
LiFat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LiFat tries to get out of the position.
LiFat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LiFat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thangappan stopping the sweep attempt from LiFat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
LiFat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thangappan being controlled here momentarily.
Thangappan trying to control but LiFat is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LiFat is on top in guard.
LiFat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LiFat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LiFat's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LiFat stays in close to Thangappan's body and controls the position.
Thangappan is looking to stand back up but LiFat counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thangappan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LiFat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thangappan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thangappan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LiFat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LiFat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thangappan!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thangappan wants to clinch up but LiFat keeps it at a distance.
Thangappan blocks a head kick by LiFat.
Thangappan feints the counter takedown.
Thangappan moves to clinch but LiFat breaks away
and LiFat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chung LiFat 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thangappan is defended easily by LiFat.
Thangappan shoots in but LiFat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LiFat closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thangappan to the mat! Thangappan manages to get full guard.
LiFat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thangappan is proving hard to escape from.
LiFat stands up from Thangappan's guard - LiFat perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LiFat swats away the attempt to clinch by Thangappan.
Thangappan is looking to clinch but LiFat is avoiding it.
LiFat closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thangappan to the mat! Thangappan manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LiFat advances to half guard.
LiFat wants to work for an arm triangle but Thangappan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thangappan is breathing heavily.
LiFat postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thangappan to stand up.
LiFat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thangappan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chung LiFat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selaraj Thangappan.
LiFat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thangappan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. LiFat is in Thangappan's guard.
LiFat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LiFat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LiFat seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thangappan for as long as he can get away with.
LiFat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thangappan's guard.
LiFat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
LiFat wants to stand but Thangappan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LiFat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thangappan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thangappan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thangappan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but LiFat defends well and Thangappan ends up having to push LiFat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Thangappan tries to get set, LiFat tries to push him back and clinch up but Thangappan manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Thangappan. No joy for LiFat on that attempt.
LiFat clinches.
LiFat tries to pull guard but Thangappan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
LiFat fails to pull guard.
LiFat is trying to pull guard but Thangappan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
LiFat tries for a takedown but Thangappan manages to get underhooks.
LiFat trying to stall but Thangappan improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thangappan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LiFat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thangappan cracks LiFat with a right hand to the side of the head.
LiFat throws a right hand that Thangappan ducks under and follows up with a left that Thangappan also avoids with ease.
LiFat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
LiFat tries for a kimura but Thangappan is defending well.
LiFat decides to take the fight back to the feet.
LiFat tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chung LiFat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thangappan leaves LiFat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Selaraj Thangappan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LiFat shoots in and drives through. Thangappan sprawls well.
LiFat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thangappan can do to turn this around?
LiFat tries to sprawl but Thangappan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thangappan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LiFat defending well though.
Thangappan trying to control the action but LiFat is working from the bottom.
Thangappan thows a huge punch but LiFat dodges it nicely.
LiFat trying to hold on to Thangappan's head to control him but Thangappan postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thangappan connects with a nice short shot to LiFat's temple.
LiFat looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thangappan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
LiFat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thangappan is working away from the top position though.
LiFat regains full guard. Nicely done.
LiFat has his foot on Thangappan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thangappan works his way back into a safe position though.
LiFat is trying to keep Thangappan in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thangappan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LiFat throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LiFat wants to stand but Thangappan is controlling the position.
LiFat working for a triangle but Thangappan defends it easily.
LiFat is adopting a defensive guard.
Thangappan is looking to stand up but LiFat won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LiFat trying to keep a closed guard but Thangappan is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thangappan throws a leg kick which misses LiFat's front leg but catches the back leg as LiFat tries to avoid it.
LiFat rushes Thangappan and presses him up against the cage.
LiFat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thangappan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chung LiFat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thangappan has had enough of the clinch but LiFat keeps him there for the moment.
Thangappan manages to break the clinch.
Thangappan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LiFat's head.
LiFat is rocked!
Thangappan fakes the body blow, causing LiFat to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! LiFat goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Selaraj Thangappan!
Selaraj Thangappan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shyne Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Can't be. The key to victory for Shyne Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shyne Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Jones tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smith is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith working Jones over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Smith working Jones over with strikes here.
Jones is rocked!
Smith lands a big elbow - Jones is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jones is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andrew Smith!
In defeat, Shyne Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Meet me at 205'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to power circle. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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143 lbs
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130 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damon Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaime Freitas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Freitas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith working away.
Smith working the ground and pound but Freitas is defending the strikes.
Freitas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Freitas can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Freitas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Freitas defending against the ground and pound.
Smith is putting a hurting on Freitas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Freitas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Freitas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith with the ground and pound but Freitas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Freitas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Freitas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Freitas throws a big right hand that misses.
Freitas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Freitas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith wants to stand but Freitas is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freitas throwing strikes but missing.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Freitas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freitas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Freitas trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freitas's head.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Freitas trying to control from the bottom.
Freitas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Freitas.
Freitas has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Freitas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Freitas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Freitas!
Freitas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Freitas from controlling successfully.
Freitas throws a big elbow that misses.
Freitas throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freitas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been informed that Freitas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freitas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon 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.
Freitas gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Freitas has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freitas can do to turn this around?
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Freitas has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Freitas trying to control the position.
Freitas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Freitas thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Freitas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Freitas is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Freitas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Freitas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freitas decides to stand up.
Freitas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freitas off to one side.
Freitas is breathing heavily.
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 slaps away a takedown attempt from Freitas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jaime Freitas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freitas shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Freitas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Damon Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaime Freitas.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Freitas's hands, connecting with Freitas's forehead.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Freitas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith prevents Freitas from improving his position.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to take a breather but Freitas is having none of it.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Freitas trying to control but Smith postures up.
Freitas taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Freitas tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith working Freitas over with strikes.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Freitas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith working Freitas over with strikes.
Freitas is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freitas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith covering up well under a series of strikes from Freitas.
Freitas is looking for a choke. Smith gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Smith manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
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 is working Freitas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Freitas has wrist control.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith postures up in Freitas's guard and throws a big left but Freitas blocks it.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freitas's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Smith dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Freitas's guard.
Freitas is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Freitas.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith trying to control but Freitas is working from the bottom.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Freitas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith throws a strike but Freitas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Freitas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Freitas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Freitas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Freitas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Freitas.
Freitas slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Freitas tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freitas throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freitas to the mat! Freitas manages to get full guard.
Freitas pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freitas is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Freitas 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.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Freitas holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freitas is on top in guard.
Freitas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freitas looking to pass the guard.
Freitas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freitas on the ground.
Freitas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freitas working some strikes from top position.
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.
Freitas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Freitas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freitas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaime Freitas.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Smith!
An intense looking Damon Smith took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I end careers and cash checks. Pretty much just do what I want to do to these boys when they enter the cage with me so don't do it dog its just not worth it.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omari Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ramon Gonzales enters the cage!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Omari Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramon Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzales prevents it.
Gonzales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gonzales is pushing Magomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omari Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Gonzales lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Magomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Come on Gonzales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzales tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonzales tries to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gonzales pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gonzales lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzales lands with a nice body punch.
Ramon Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Gonzales.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
Gonzales connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gonzales is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Magomedov is rocked!
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzales fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonzales lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonzales.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Magomedov sprawling to the canvas! Magomedov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gonzales finish him?!
Gonzales fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Magomedov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Magomedov looks to clinch but Gonzales throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Magomedov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ramon Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Stark is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trey Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Stark!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman lands a really nice looking cross but Stark seems unphased.
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stark.
Goodman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Goodman working away.
Goodman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Goodman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stark is trying to control Goodman's posture but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is holding Goodman down, trying to stall.
Stark is trying to control Goodman's posture but Goodman avoids it.
Stark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goodman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stark is looking to regain half guard here but Goodman keeps moving and retains side control.
Goodman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goodman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two 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.
Stark sneaks back into half guard.
Goodman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Goodman eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Goodman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stark defend it? Goodman steps over the head and cranks it - Stark is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Goodman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trey Goodman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Perez struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Lucky Day has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucky Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Perez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Perez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Day tries for a takedown. No joy.
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Lucky Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perez's waist but Perez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Day off to one side.
Perez closes the distance and clinches.
Perez breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Day.
No joy there for Perez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Day fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Perez showed some decent athleticism there.
Perez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perez pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day wants to get back to full guard.
Perez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Day looking for submissions off his back.
Perez is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Perez there.
Day wants to get back to full guard.
Day has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Perez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Perez!
Day is not content to let Perez control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez misses with the ground and pound.
Day is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Day manages to work his way to half guard, despite Perez's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez trying to control from half guard but Day is working away.
Perez working Day over with strikes.
Day moves into full guard.
Day might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Day has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Perez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Day has tightened it up now! Perez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucky Day!
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