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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bajramaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bajramaj comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - I Stand Alone. Smith has chosen Oh Well. as his entrance music. 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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220 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Bajramaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bajramaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Bajramaj checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bajramaj misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bajramaj is defended easily by Smith.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Bajramaj misses the jab.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Bajramaj shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Bajramaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bajramaj connects with a body shot.
Darren Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith gets caught napping as Bajramaj dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Bajramaj will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Bajramaj from controlling successfully.
Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bajramaj.
Bajramaj blocks the body kick.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bajramaj.
Smith throws a jab when Bajramaj was well out of range.
Bajramaj throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bajramaj off to one side.
Bajramaj fails to land the takedown.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bajramaj is out of range.
Smith tries to clinch there but Bajramaj circles away.
Smith leaves Bajramaj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Bajramaj's leg but Bajramaj calmly moves out of range.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bajramaj throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bajramaj shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Bajramaj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bajramaj closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bajramaj is working away from the top position though.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Bajramaj is controlling him
Bajramaj lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Bajramaj's back. He's all about the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith is in trouble now - Bajramaj has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bajramaj quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bajramaj but it's paid off an Smith is forced to tap! Nice work by Bajramaj.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erik Bajramaj!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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