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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Dahman (ranked 2984 p4p, 3894 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 198 p4p, 242 weight class). Jonny Dahman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Dahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith shoots and misses
and Dahman counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Dahman to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith shoots and misses
and Dahman counters with a straight right hand.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Dahman tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Dahman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dahman as he jumps to the side.
Dahman tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dahman tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith is keen to just control but Dahman is a slippery customer.
Dahman wants to get back to his feet.
Dahman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to take a breather but Dahman is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahman is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Dahman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Dahman is working away.
Dahman wants to get back to his feet.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith wants to take a breather but Dahman is having none of it.
Dahman wants to get back to his feet.
Dahman is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith trying to control the action but Dahman is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dahman tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Dahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith shoots and misses
and Dahman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dahman lands a slapping body shot.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dahman sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dahman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Dahman, which made it look bad.
Dahman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Good standup being displayed there by Dahman as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahman throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dahman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dahman is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to stand up but Dahman is controlling the position.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Dahman's temple.
Dahman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Dahman back against the cage.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dahman as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dahman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Smith has eaten all the pies!
Smith with a poor takedown
and Dahman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dahman moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Dahman tries to tie him up.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dahman controlling the action here for a moment.
Dahman breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Dahman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith with a poor takedown
and Dahman counters with a two punch combo.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Dahman lands a jab.
Dahman clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Dahman.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Dahman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dahman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dahman tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith trying to control the action but Dahman is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working Dahman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith wants to stand but Dahman has his arm trapped.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dahman manages to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith is thwarting Dahman's attempts to control the position.
Dahman is not content to let Smith control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Dahman is controlling the position.
Dahman punching from the bottom.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Dahman pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Dahman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dahman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith feints and as Dahman raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dahman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dahman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dahman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dahman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Dahman connects with a knee to the head.
Dahman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dahman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dahman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dahman scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Dahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dahman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Dahman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dahman lands a nice looking body kick.
Dahman connects with a nice looking jab.
Dahman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dahman counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Dahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Dahman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dahman.
Smith tries for a takedown but Dahman circles away easily
and Dahman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jonny Dahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonny Dahman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Dahman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dahman throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Dahman. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dahman!
Dahman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dahman tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dahman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahman.
Nice uppercut lands for Dahman. That snapped Smith's head back.
Dahman gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dahman tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Dahman wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dahman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahman tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dahman defends well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Dahman from controlling successfully.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith seems keen to control Dahman's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dahman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith moves forwards but Dahman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dahman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahman is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes Dahman off looking to stand but Dahman dives back in and keeps control.
Dahman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Dahman sits in half guard.
Smith tries to kick Dahman off but Dahman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dahman trying to control the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Dahman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dahman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Dahman!
A very excited looking Jonny Dahman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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