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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhou Fei Chi Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zhou Fei Chi Song has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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172 cm
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154 lbs
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179 cm
25
180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhou Fei Chi Song! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Smith! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fei Chi Song avoids it really well and circles away. Fei Chi Song misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fei Chi Song. Fei Chi Song scores with a three punch combo!
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Fei Chi Song, before circling back to the center of the mat. Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Fei Chi Song, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Fei Chi Song against the ropes but Fei Chi Song circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Smith shoots for a takedown but Fei Chi Song saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Zhou Fei Chi Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Smith. Fei Chi Song tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fei Chi Song somewhat. Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fei Chi Song was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Smith stands and steps away. Fei Chi Song gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Fei Chi Song stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet. Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Fei Chi Song. Smith slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fei Chi Song fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Fei Chi Song is now in Smith's guard. Fei Chi Song throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Fei Chi Song trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fei Chi Song passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Fei Chi Song tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. Fei Chi Song is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Fei Chi Song tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Fei Chi Song is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fei Chi Song wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. Fei Chi Song prevents Smith from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fei Chi Song. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Fei Chi Song is working for a submission of some sort.
Fei Chi Song is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position. Smith is pressing down on Fei Chi Song's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Smith controlling the position. Fei Chi Song has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fei Chi Song drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fei Chi Song, who protects the arm well. Fei Chi Song tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Smith presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fei Chi Song holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smith tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zhou Fei Chi Song will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fei Chi Song shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one. Fei Chi Song misses with a wild combination.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Fei Chi Song.
Fei Chi Song looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fei Chi Song throws out a powerful jab. Fei Chi Song throws a one two combo.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Fei Chi Song shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Fei Chi Song uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith avoids the body shot from Fei Chi Song.
Fei Chi Song lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Smith drops his hands momentarily and Fei Chi Song takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fei Chi Song throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet. A big left from Fei Chi Song misses. Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Smith is looking to take a break and control but Fei Chi Song is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith slows the pace down in half guard. Smith thows a huge punch but Fei Chi Song dodges it nicely.
Smith 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.
Fei Chi Song looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith wants to control but Fei Chi Song is keeping him busy. Smith maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fei Chi Song could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smith has cracked it and Fei Chi Song is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Smith!
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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
36% |
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