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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel Concepcion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Smith's chin.
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160 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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163 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angel Concepcion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Smith!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concepcion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Concepcion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Concepcion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Concepcion scores with a jab to the head.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Concepcion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion slips under a jab.
Smith lands a with a good body shot.
No luck for Concepcion with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Concepcion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Concepcion counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith wants to control from the top but Concepcion keeps moving.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Concepcion's guard.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Concepcion keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Concepcion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith wants to stand but Concepcion has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Concepcion manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Concepcion is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Concepcion misses with punches from the back.
Concepcion looking for the RNC.
Smith tries to escape the position.
Concepcion has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion lands shots from the back.
Concepcion somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Concepcion is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Smith is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Angel Concepcion!
Angel Concepcion retains his lightweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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