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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierre LePew will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
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179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Smithers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre LePew!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smithers stuffs the takedown attempt from LePew. LePew gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from LePew does no damage.
LePew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smithers tries to clinch there but LePew circles away.
Smithers closes the distance and clinches.
Smithers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithers breaks the clinch.
LePew looks to land a combination but Smithers avoids it well.
Smithers slips a straight right by LePew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jim Smithers has been cut.
LePew misses with a straight left.
Smithers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LePew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pierre LePew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithers misses with a takedown attempt
and LePew counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smithers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smithers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smithers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
LePew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LePew has gone for a leg lock! Smithers slips out almost immediately though and dives into LePew's guard.
LePew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LePew looking for a guillotine here but Smithers defends easily.
LePew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LePew looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew keeping moving, preventing Smithers from controlling successfully.
LePew is looking for a triangle but Smithers pushes his legs off easily.
LePew wants to sweep but no luck.
Smithers wants to control from the top but LePew keeps moving.
Smithers with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LePew is on top in guard.
Smithers trying to control the position.
Smithers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LePew can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LePew wants to pass the guard but Smithers is keeping the position.
Smithers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LePew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LePew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smithers's guard.
LePew seems to be working for a kimura but Smithers defends the submission attempt.
Smithers is trying to control but can't.
Smithers is defending against the submission attempts here by LePew.
Smithers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smithers is trying to stand up here but LePew is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smithers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LePew is working for a submission of some sort.
Smithers regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four 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.
Smithers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for LePew!
LePew is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smithers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smithers tries to control but LePew wriggling away.
LePew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smithers landing shots from mount.
Smithers looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
LePew sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
LePew regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smithers wants to get up but he can't break LePew's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
LePew is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LePew prevents Smithers from improving his position.
Smithers wants to control but LePew is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre LePew dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Smithers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smithers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LePew bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
LePew is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smithers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LePew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LePew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smithers struggling a bit here.
LePew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
LePew is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smithers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers is looking to reverse the position.
Smithers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smithers wants to improve his position but LePew is controlling well.
Smithers is pressing down on LePew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smithers keeping full guard, as LePew tries to pass.
Smithers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LePew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LePew manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smithers is trying to keep LePew in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LePew pushing down on Smithers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
LePew 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.
LePew is working for a kimura but Smithers is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LePew is trying to work for a kimura but Smithers is defending well.
Smithers won't allow LePew to pass to mount.
LePew seems to be working for a kimura but Smithers defends the submission attempt.
Smithers is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Pierre LePew has got the better of the ground game so far.
LePew trying to mount his opponent but Smithers defends it.
LePew has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smithers is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
LePew pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Smithers is looking to improve his position but LePew isn't that keen on the idea.
LePew wants to finish this one by submission but Smithers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from LePew.
Smithers is looking to improve his position but LePew isn't that keen on the idea.
LePew working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Smithers turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips LePew off and cradles Smithers's limp body as LePew celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Pierre LePew! Pierre LePew retains his welterweight 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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