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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Aquilani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alberto Aquilani was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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168 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alberto Aquilani!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquilani scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aquilani is looking for a kimura here.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aquilani.
Aquilani is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Aquilani prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith landing rabbit punches to the side of Aquilani's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to hold on to Aquilani's head to control him but Aquilani postures up.
Aquilani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aquilani is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aquilani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith tries to kick Aquilani off but Aquilani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith is pulling down on Aquilani's head to control his posture.
Aquilani is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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.
Aquilani wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aquilani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aquilani looks gassed!
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Aquilani is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Aquilani's back instead.
Aquilani looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Aquilani wants to get back to his feet.
Aquilani is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smith gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquilani looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smith.
Aquilani turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Aquilani stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Aquilani shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Aquilani drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aquilani jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aquilani is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquilani drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Aquilani off! Aquilani jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aquilani on the ground.
Aquilani is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aquilani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aquilani drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aquilani jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Aquilani dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aquilani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aquilani shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Aquilani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aquilani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aquilani shoots in but no luck this time.
Dan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Aquilani.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aquilani 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 Aquilani off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aquilani.
Aquilani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aquilani is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquilani checks the leg kick.
Aquilani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Aquilani or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Dan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aquilani dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquilani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aquilani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Aquilani avoids the head kick by Smith.
Aquilani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aquilani has a takedown stuffed.
Smith catches Aquilani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aquilani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquilani fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aquilani shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Aquilani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Aquilani moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Aquilani has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Aquilani or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquilani closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Aquilani pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith with a hook.
Aquilani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Aquilani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aquilani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Smith dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aquilani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aquilani shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Aquilani slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Aquilani ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Aquilani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aquilani decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aquilani is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Aquilani 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aquilani is working away from the top position though.
Aquilani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith trying to control but Aquilani postures up.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Aquilani is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
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 punching from the bottom.
Aquilani 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 is pressing down on Aquilani's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is working an open guard so Aquilani takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith tests Aquilani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aquilani looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Dan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Aquilani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquilani shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Aquilani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A leg kick checked by Aquilani.
A punch lands to the side of Aquilani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for Aquilani with that takedown attempt.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Aquilani is looking to clinch.
Aquilani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aquilani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Aquilani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aquilani shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Aquilani is out of range.
Aquilani shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alberto Aquilani.
I think Aquilani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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