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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Big Ray Usa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Smirnoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
142 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Ray Usa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Smirnoff!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnoff throws a nice looking combination but Usa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smirnoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Usa.
A punch combination from Smirnoff misses.
Usa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Usa misses with a takedown
and Smirnoff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Usa's guard.
Smirnoff stays in close to Usa's body and controls the position.
Usa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smirnoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Usa keeping moving, preventing Smirnoff from controlling successfully.
Usa wants to sweep here but Smirnoff controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usa pulls Smirnoff in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smirnoff takes the fight into the clinch.
Smirnoff lands an elbow that stopped Usa in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smirnoff smiles and moves away.
Usa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smirnoff counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Usa is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Ray Usa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usa misses with a takedown
and Smirnoff counters with a single leg into guard. Usa didn't expect that.
Oh Usa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smirnoff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smirnoff trying to control but Usa is working from the bottom.
Smirnoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Usa seems to have got his legs back now.
Smirnoff cracks Usa with a solid left hand.
Smirnoff passes Usa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smirnoff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnoff controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smirnoff raining down hammerfists from mount.
Usa tries to hold on but Smirnoff postures up.
Usa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smirnoff on the ground.
Smirnoff lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Usa hang on?
Smirnoff raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smirnoff with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Usa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Usa tries to lock up and control but Smirnoff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smirnoff trying to control but Usa is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnoff unloads with some shots from mount but Usa bucks and avoids them well.
Usa is squirming around, avoiding Smirnoff's attempts to control the action.
Smirnoff controlling the pace for now.
Smirnoff is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Usa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smirnoff tries to control but Usa wriggling away.
Smirnoff moves to back control.
Smirnoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnoff is trying to stick to Usa's back but Usa is turning into Smirnoff. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smirnoff's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Usa.
Usa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smirnoff looking to control.
Smirnoff manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smirnoff moves to take his opponent's back.
Usa showing good submission defense here.
Smirnoff tightening his grip on Usa, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnoff softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Smirnoff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Usa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smirnoff lands an elbow that stopped Usa in his tracks for a moment.
Smirnoff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Usa's efforts to push away.
Smirnoff crunches a lovely knee into Usa's ribcage.
Usa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Usa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smirnoff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smirnoff scores a nice knee to the body.
Usa takes an elbow to the temple.
Smirnoff has Usa pressed against the cage, preventing Usa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smirnoff scores a nice knee to the body.
Smirnoff lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Smirnoff.
Usa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smirnoff is leaning against Usa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smirnoff lands a knee to the body.
Smirnoff has Usa pushed against the cage.
Smirnoff lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnoff lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff lands an elbow inside.
Smirnoff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usa can't get the takedown.
Smirnoff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnoff continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smirnoff obliges.
Usa wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Ray Usa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnoff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smirnoff lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Smirnoff.
Smirnoff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smirnoff pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smirnoff lands a damaging elbow.
Smirnoff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smirnoff scores a nice knee to the body.
Smirnoff lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Smirnoff.
Usa throws a punch but it's blocked by Smirnoff.
Smirnoff digs a right hand underneath Usa's ribcage. Usa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smirnoff slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Smirnoff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usa is trying to force a seperation but Smirnoff has the dominant position.
Smirnoff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Usa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smirnoff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smirnoff pressing his opponent against the cage.
Usa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smirnoff is stalling here.
Usa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smirnoff smiles and moves away.
Smirnoff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Usa trying to hold on to Smirnoff's head to control him but Smirnoff postures up.
Usa wants to improve his position but Smirnoff is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnoff wants to take a breather but Usa is having none of it.
Smirnoff is working for a kimura but Usa is defending it quite comfortably.
Usa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smirnoff is trying to control. Usa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smirnoff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smirnoff in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Usa trying to control here.
Usa tries to get to full guard but Smirnoff has control of the leg.
Smirnoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Usa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smirnoff is looking to take a break and control but Usa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smirnoff passes to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usa is trying to control Smirnoff's posture but Smirnoff avoids it.
Smirnoff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Smirnoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Smirnoff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Usa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smirnoff is in Usa's guard.
Smirnoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Usa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnoff postures up.
Vitaly Smirnoff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smirnoff wants to control from the top but Usa keeps moving.
Usa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smirnoff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smirnoff is stalling in the full guard.
Smirnoff trying to control but Usa is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smirnoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smirnoff advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnoff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smirnoff wants to take a breather but Usa is having none of it.
Smirnoff is working for a kimura but Usa is defending it quite comfortably.
Smirnoff prevents Usa from improving his position.
Smirnoff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Usa manages to get to full guard.
That's two 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.
Smirnoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Usa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnoff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Usa is trying to control the position but Smirnoff postures up.
Smirnoff drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Smirnoff as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Usa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Smirnoff! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vitaly Smirnoff!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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