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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trimagasi Junior (ranked 23907 p4p, 2421 weight class) and Onterrio Smith (ranked 727 p4p, 300 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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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trimagasi Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onterrio Smith!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Junior's guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Smith pushes down on Junior's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Junior defends the submission attempt.
Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Junior defends it well.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Junior defends the submission attempt.
Smith is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Junior defending well.
Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Junior tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Junior defends it.
Smith is trying to control. Junior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Junior is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Junior won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Junior defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onterrio Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith scores with a takedown into Junior's guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.
Smith wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Junior is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Onterrio Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Junior moves into full guard.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Junior manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Junior's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Smith wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Junior's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Junior.
Smith with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Junior tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Junior is on top in guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith is trying to control the position but Junior postures up.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith is trying to control the position but Junior postures up.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.
Junior regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith stays in close to Junior's body and controls the position.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Junior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onterrio Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Junior stuffs the takedown.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Junior throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
enabling Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
Junior throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Junior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Junior, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Junior tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Junior.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Junior misses with a looping right.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Trimagasi Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Junior wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Junior's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Junior.
It looks like Trimagasi Junior has been cut.
Junior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trimagasi Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Junior counters with a quick kick to the body but Smith blocks it.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith looks to clinch
and Junior counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith checks a leg kick.
As Junior backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Junior manages to avoid it all.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junior lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Junior will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Junior connects with a single shot there.
Junior blocks a jab.
Junior shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Onterrio Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trimagasi Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Smith tries to clinch but Junior is having none of it.
Junior quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Junior 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.
Junior paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Junior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Junior sprawls well.
Junior misses with a leg kick.
Junior smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith is rocked!
Junior scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the body shot from Junior.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Junior on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Junior lands with a good body shot.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Junior lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Junior stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Junior finish him?
That has opened up Onterrio Smith's cut even more.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Junior rattles Smith with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Smith tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Junior dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Smith stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trimagasi Junior!
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energy
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hype
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