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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pac Quiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by call to prayer. Quiao has chosen The Motto - Drake Ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pac Quiao!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith clinches.
Quiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Quiao lands a left hand.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quiao is defending well.
Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Quiao is looking for a sweep.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Quiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is putting a hurting on Quiao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Quiao some visible discomfort.
Quiao struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiao tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Quiao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Quiao wants to control but Smith postures up.
Quiao prevents Smith from moving into mount.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Quiao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Quiao is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Quiao working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Quiao tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Quiao's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quiao keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quiao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quiao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quiao's guard.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quiao defending well though.
Smith is looking to pass Quiao's guard but actually Quiao recovers to full guard.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quiao's guard.
Quiao is looking to improve his position.
Quiao is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Quiao avoid being mounted?
Quiao is looking to improve his position.
Smith is thwarting Quiao's attempts to control the position.
Smith trying to control the action but Quiao is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pac Quiao hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quiao. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith clinches.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quiao is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quiao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith prevents Quiao from breaking the clinch.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Quiao wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quiao is one step ahead there.
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quiao is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Quiao has managed to sneak the leg through.
Quiao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Quiao eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quiao pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Quiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Quiao.
Pac Quiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Quiao misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith cracks the inside of Quiao's front leg.
Quiao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quiao lands a body shot.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Quiao misses
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Quiao was not able to check.
Quiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quiao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to clinch.
Quiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Quiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Quiao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quiao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Quiao.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Quiao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Quiao is just out of range.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quiao.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Sloppy strikes from Quiao. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a leg kick but Quiao checks it.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quiao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith decides to pull guard.
Quiao trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Quiao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quiao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quiao has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Quiao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Quiao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Quiao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Quiao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Quiao has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quiao tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith moves into full guard.
Smith working for a triangle but Quiao defends it easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Quiao from controlling successfully.
Quiao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith working for a triangle but Quiao defends it easily.
Quiao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quiao has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smith dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Quiao scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith defending well as Quiao loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quiao!
It looks like Paul Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quiao blocks a head kick by Smith.
Quiao misses the jab.
Quiao misses with a body shot.
Quiao swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Quiao blocks a jab.
Quiao staying out of range there.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Paul Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Quiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Quiao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quiao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quiao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Quiao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quiao.
A head kick from Smith lands but Quiao takes it in his stride.
Quiao throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quiao checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Quiao avoids the body shot from Smith.
Quiao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Quiao circles away.
Quiao throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Quiao was not able to check.
Paul Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Quiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Quiao lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quiao throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Quiao lands with a cross.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Quiao pushes him off.
Quiao looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Quiao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Quiao has him pressed against the cage.
Smith has Quiao pressed against the cage, preventing Quiao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Quiao prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith tries for a takedown but Quiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith rushes Quiao and presses him up against the cage.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quiao tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Quiao is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Quiao working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quiao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Quiao is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to pull guard but Quiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith pulls Quiao into guard.
Quiao wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Smith has his foot on Quiao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quiao works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Quiao from controlling successfully.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quiao manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Quiao keeps moving.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quiao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Quiao is retaining full guard.
Quiao trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Pac Quiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quiao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Smith.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smith!
In his post fight interview, Paul Smith gave a big smile as he said 'The Jihad has arrived. The Order 777 is ready to fight. The future will judge us as the resistance when liberals were begging the enemy to takeover. No surrender, ever!'.
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