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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Smiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Fayaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiley comes into the arena with Family Matter Theme blaring out of the sound system. Mr Smiley had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Smiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Fayaj!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fayaj dodges the punch combination from Smiley.
Smiley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fayaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smiley.
Fayaj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fayaj takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fayaj looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smiley is fending him off so far but Fayaj persists. Nope, Smiley circles away and we're back to standing.
Mr Smiley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fayaj looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fayaj not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fayaj is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Smiley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smiley is staying active underneath Fayaj, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fayaj seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fayaj works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiley tries to buck Fayaj off but he can't manage it.
Fayaj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smiley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Smiley is breathing heavily.
Fayaj trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smiley is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fayaj can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smiley is looking to escape.
Fayaj looking to secure an arm triangle but Smiley defends it well.
Fayaj content just to control the position here.
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.
Fayaj working for a submission but Smiley is keeping him at bay.
Smiley is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fayaj working the ground and pound effectively.
Fayaj tries to control but Smiley wriggling away.
Smiley has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Fayaj trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fayaj is riding his opponent, not letting Smiley buck him off.
Even with his hooks in, Fayaj manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Fayaj is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smiley defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayaj tightening his grip on Smiley, looking for the choke.
Fayaj is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smiley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smiley for a finish.
Smiley 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 Fayaj gets his way!
Fayaj looking for the choke from the back.
Fayaj has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smiley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiley wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayaj working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Smiley is doing well to defend. Fayaj seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Smiley is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeff Fayaj!
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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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