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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basheer Saleh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smart comes into the arena with Billy Talent - Red Flag blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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143 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basheer Saleh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saleh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smart defends it nicely.
Smart takes a swing at Saleh's ribcage but misses.
Saleh ducks under a wild hook from Smart.
Smart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saleh's sensitive parts.
Smart misses with a series of wild punches.
Smart throws a right hand that Saleh ducks under and follows up with a left that Saleh also avoids with ease.
Saleh slips a jab and a cross from Smart.
Saleh dives in and grabs Smart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smart pushes down on Saleh's head and hops out.
Smart thows a body shot but no joy.
Smart takes a swing at Saleh's ribcage but misses.
Smart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smart swinging wilding here.
Some wild striking there from Smart.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saleh.
Paul Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basheer Saleh.
Saleh dives in and grabs Smart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smart pushes down on Saleh's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart throws a combination. Saleh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Basheer Saleh has been cut.
Smart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saleh.
Smart stuffs the takedown attempt from Saleh. Saleh gets slowly back to his feet.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Smart looks to score with a jab to the body but Saleh is just out of range.
Smart lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saleh looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smart fails to land with a series of punches.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Saleh dodges the punch combination from Smart.
Saleh fails with a takedown attempt.
Saleh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saleh trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart is looking to stand up but Saleh isn't so interested in that idea.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Saleh from controlling successfully.
Saleh stops Smart from standing up.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Saleh from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saleh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saleh showed some decent athleticism there.
Smart tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Saleh manages to move to mount!
Saleh looking for a guillotine from mount but Smart is having none of it.
Saleh tries to take Smart's back but instead Smart uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saleh stops Smart from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saleh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smart wants to get back to his feet.
Saleh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saleh is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Smart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saleh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Basheer Saleh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smart with a nice cross.
Saleh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saleh somewhat.
Smart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smart cracks Saleh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smart misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saleh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saleh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saleh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smart tries to avoid it but Saleh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smart to the ground. Smart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paul Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basheer Saleh.
Saleh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saleh somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart throws a sloppy head kick and Saleh moves out of range easily.
Smart shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smart fails to land with a series of punches.
Saleh tries for a takedown but Smart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saleh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smart scores with a hook to the body. Saleh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smart.
Smart moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saleh moves out of range of the body kick.
Saleh avoids the body shot from Smart.
Smart misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saleh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saleh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saleh circles away quickly and effectively.
Paul Smart is winning the standup battle so far.
Smart misses with a few strikes there.
Saleh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saleh wants to control but Smart is keeping him busy.
Saleh controlling the action here.
Saleh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saleh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saleh working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smart's thigh. Smart counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Saleh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saleh trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.
Saleh prevents Smart from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smart manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saleh.
Saleh taking a break here but Smart is having none of it and regains half guard.
Saleh is trying to control. Smart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smart is trying to stand up here but Saleh is controlling him well.
Saleh seems to be looking for submissions.
Saleh is looking to stall here but Smart recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Basheer Saleh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Saleh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smart as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saleh is defended easily by Smart.
Saleh blocks a head kick by Smart.
Smart lands a jab to Saleh's midsection.
Smart misses with a double jab.
Smart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smart is looking to wear down Saleh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smart dips to his left and cracks Saleh with an uppercut!
Smart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saleh fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basheer Saleh.
Smart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smart wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart misses with a double jab
and Saleh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smart's guard.
Smart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saleh on the ground.
Saleh prevents Smart from getting back to his feet.
Saleh drops back looking for a leg! Smart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smart manages to kick Saleh off! Saleh jumps back into Smart's guard.
Saleh has gone for a leg lock! Smart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Saleh's guard.
Saleh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart stands up and waves to Saleh to follow him.
Saleh dodges the punch combination from Smart.
Smart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smart wants it to stay on the feet.
Smart throws a series of punches but Saleh avoids them all with ease.
Saleh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smart is fending him off so far but Saleh persists. Nope, Smart circles away and we're back to standing.
Smart misses with a wild body shot.
Smart throws a series of punches but Saleh moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart stuffs the takedown.
Smart throws a series of punches but Saleh moves out of range.
Saleh shoots in looking for a takedown. Smart tries to sprawl out of it but Saleh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saleh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smart as he avoids it easily.
Saleh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saleh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saleh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paul Smart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saleh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smart avoids it really well and circles away.
A left and a right from Smart both land. Nice combination.
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.
Saleh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smart gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saleh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smart wants to stand up but Saleh is controlling him.
Smart pushes Saleh off and gets back to his feet.
Basheer Saleh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saleh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smart napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smart is trying to get back to his feet.
Smart taking a bit of punishment here - Saleh scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Smart.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smart, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smart!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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