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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brittany Bonez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BoBo Smilths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BoBo Smilths has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 cm
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175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brittany Bonez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BoBo Smilths! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smilths gets a clinch. Smilths connects with a knee to the head.
Smilths with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Smilths scores with a knee to the head.
Bonez tries for a takedown but Smilths manages to get underhooks.
Smilths prevents the takedown attempt.
Smilths scores with a hook to the body. Smilths prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brittany Bonez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice elbow from Smilths. Smilths is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bonez can't fight it off and eventually Smilths manages to take the fight to the floor. Bonez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Smilths thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bonez keeping moving, preventing Smilths from controlling successfully. Bonez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bonez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smilths defends well. Bonez is breathing heavily. Smilths passes into half guard. Smilths throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smilths thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Smilths not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bonez looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Smilths thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonez's head. Bonez actively working from the bottom here. Smilths sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bonez defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Smilths scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Smilths is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bonez is just riding it out for now. Smilths eventually gives up the hold. Bonez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smilths. Smilths tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bonez controls his leg. Bonez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bonez looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Smilths is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smilths 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.
Bonez looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Smilths tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bonez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Smilths closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smilths lands in his opponent's guard. Bonez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smilths gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bonez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Smilths postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bonez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bonez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smilths lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bonez looking for a guillotine here but Smilths defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smilths's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Smilths shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Bonez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bonez regains half guard. Bonez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Smilths seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Smilths sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bonez defending well though. Smilths thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonez's head. Ground and pound from Smilths. Smilths is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bonez! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BoBo Smilths dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smilths closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bonez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Smilths crunches a lovely knee into Bonez's ribcage. Bonez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smilths is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Smilths manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Smilths manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonez manages to get himself to full guard.
Smilths must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Smilths slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Bonez dodges the ground and pound from Smilths. Smilths landing strikes. Bonez is trying to improve his position. Smilths misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Smilths sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bonez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smilths really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Smilths trying to control the position but Bonez is working away. Smilths lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bonez down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonez is looking to regain half guard here but Smilths keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Smilths misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brittany Bonez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smilths feints and as Bonez raises his hands in defense, Smilths changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Smilths got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smilths has managed to get both his arms back between Bonez's legs - danger averted. Smilths passes Bonez's left leg - he's now in half guard. Bonez looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bonez looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Smilths is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Bonez actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bonez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smilths. Smilths throwing shots but Bonez is blocking nicely. Bonez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Smilths thows a huge punch but Bonez dodges it nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Smilths drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Bonez working for submissions but it's allowed Smilths to get to half guard.
Smilths seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Smilths looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Smilths prevents Bonez from improving his position. Bonez looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Smilths takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smilths lands strikes from half guard. Smilths seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Smilths throws a lazy right hand but Bonez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bonez fails with the takedown and Smilths counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smilths. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brittany Bonez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smilths missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Smilths got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smilths has managed to get both his arms back between Bonez's legs - danger averted. Smilths would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Smilths is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Smilths avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smilths works over Bonez with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smilths sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bonez's guard. Bonez tries to get to full guard but Smilths has control of the leg. Smilths passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bonez! Bonez tries to reverse the position but Smilths maintains control. Smilths scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smilths looking to ground and pound but Bonez is blocking nicely. Smilths wants to finish this one by submission but Bonez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smilths. Bonez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smilths tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The referee warns Bonez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BoBo Smilths showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bonez with a poor takedown and Smilths holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Smilths turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Bonez is looking for a sweep. Smilths fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smilths misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Bonez is trying to improve his position. Smilths creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bonez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Smilths misses with the ground and pound. Bonez is looking to reverse the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Smilths throws a series of punches but Bonez moves out of range. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Smilths keeps Bonez at a distance using the push kick. Smilths fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bonez sprawls well initially but Smilths persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Smilths throwing shots but Bonez is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonez actively working from the bottom here. Bonez looking for subs from the bottom but Smilths mounts him! Bonez is looking to get to half guard. Smilths unloads with some shots from mount but Bonez bucks and avoids them well.
Bonez is bucking up trying to escape but Smilths cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Bonez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Smilths missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Smilths is keen to just control but Bonez is a slippery customer. Bonez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Smilths lands with a punch from half guard. Brittany Bonez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Smilths tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bonez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Smilths working over Bonez with some ground and pound. Bonez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Smilths passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bonez! Bonez is desperately trying to improve his position but Smilths has a good base and remains in mount. Smilths thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The referee warns Bonez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smilths throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bonez because Smilths loaded up on that one. Bonez blocking the ground and pound. Bonez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bonez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smilths.
Smilths is in the full mount, landing strikes. Smilths misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bonez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Smilths. What's that going to do exactly? Smilths has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bonez's face.
Bonez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bonez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smilths tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bonez is working to get back to half guard.
Smilths looking for a guillotine from mount but Bonez is having none of it. Bonez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bonez taking shots to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Smilths unloads with some shots from mount but Bonez bucks and avoids them well.
Smilths working away from the top, dropping strikes. Bonez is trying to escape the mount.
Bonez regains half guard. Smilths throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. BoBo Smilths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bonez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bonez is in trouble now - Smilths has advanced to mount! Smilths controlling the pace for now. Bonez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! BoBo Smilths comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Smilths 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BoBo Smilths!
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energy
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RATING
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