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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaka Prawira (ranked 3595 p4p, 4197 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 278 p4p, 304 weight class). James Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaka Prawira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Prawira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith won't allow Prawira to sweep him here.
Smith wants to stand but Prawira is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Prawira has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Prawira controls his leg.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Prawira's temple.
Prawira is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith wants to stand but Prawira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Prawira's coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Prawira flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Prawira trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Prawira's hands, connecting with Prawira's forehead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith not doing much here.
Prawira actively working from the bottom here.
Prawira tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Prawira trying to control the position.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prawira's guard.
Prawira is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Prawira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Prawira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith working Prawira over with strikes.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Prawira's head.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prawira sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Prawira controls his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 Prawira's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Prawira gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Prawira scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Prawira's guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prawira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prawira has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith is in close to Prawira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith tries to stand but Prawira is controlling from the bottom.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith is in close to Prawira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith tries to stand but Prawira is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith scores with a takedown into Prawira's guard.
Prawira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prawira keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Prawira wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith winds up and cracks Prawira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants to stand up but Prawira has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
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.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Prawira.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Prawira's hands, connecting with Prawira's forehead.
Smith tries to stand and escape but Prawira is controlling the position.
Prawira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Prawira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prawira is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Prawira wants to get back to full guard.
Prawira trying to control but Smith postures up.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Prawira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Smith wants to stand but Prawira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Prawira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Prawira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith controlling the action here.
More stalling from Smith.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prawira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
James Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Prawira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prawira.
Prawira being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jaka Prawira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!
In defeat, Jaka Prawira stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is not a loss, it's just a lesson on how to get better'.
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RATING
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