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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Subdollah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amir Subdollah acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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181 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amir Subdollah!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subdollah wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Subdollah gets a clinch.
Subdollah slows down the pace here.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Subdollah stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jake Smith has been cut.
Subdollah throws an elbow that misses.
Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Subdollah is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Subdollah misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Subdollah taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Subdollah tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subdollah is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Subdollah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Subdollah.
Smith wants to control from the top but Subdollah keeps moving.
Subdollah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Subdollah has wrist control.
Smith wants to control from the top but Subdollah keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Subdollah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake Smith.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Subdollah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Subdollah can pounce on him.
Subdollah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a body punch but Subdollah moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Subdollah, pushing him back against the cage.
Subdollah prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Subdollah gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Subdollah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Subdollah pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Amir Subdollah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Subdollah has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Subdollah misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subdollah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Subdollah is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Subdollah's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Subdollah avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Subdollah.
Subdollah throws an elbow but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subdollah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Subdollah lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Subdollah lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amir Subdollah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Subdollah throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Subdollah tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Subdollah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Subdollah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Subdollah is keeping him busy.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Subdollah's head.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Subdollah sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith trying to control the action but Subdollah is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Subdollah trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Subdollah is trying to get back to full guard.
Subdollah manages to get to full guard.
Subdollah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Subdollah trying to control the position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Subdollah keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Subdollah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Subdollah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Subdollah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Subdollah looking for a sweep. Not yet Subdollah, not yet.
Subdollah looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Subdollah rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Subdollah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Subdollah.
Subdollah pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith has Subdollah pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Subdollah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Subdollah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Subdollah misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Subdollah creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Subdollah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Subdollah pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Subdollah prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Subdollah smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown but Subdollah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Subdollah connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Jake Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Subdollah tries a head kick but it misses.
Subdollah scores with a decent looking hook.
Subdollah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Subdollah manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Subdollah lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Subdollah tries to tie him up.
Subdollah has Smith pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amir Subdollah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jake Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Subdollah sprawls well. Subdollah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Subdollah.
Subdollah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Subdollah.
Amir Subdollah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Subdollah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Subdollah pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tightens his grip and picks Subdollah up, before dumping him to the ground. Subdollah manages to land in guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Subdollah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Subdollah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Subdollah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith just content to control the position.
Jake Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing strikes.
Subdollah is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!
Subdollah tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Subdollah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Subdollah wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subdollah wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smith.
Subdollah is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Smith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Subdollah is looking to get to half guard.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Subdollah tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Subdollah because Smith loaded up on that one.
Amir Subdollah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Subdollah is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith wants to control the pace but Subdollah is squirming around nicely.
Smith punching from mount but Subdollah doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Subdollah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Subdollah!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Amir Subdollah waved his t-shirt featuring TFP Graphics - Pit Inc's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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