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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 cm
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179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
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178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Weiss! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Smith! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Weiss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Weiss wants to clinch. Weiss wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance. Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Weiss is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Weiss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weiss tries to get out of the position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Weiss is trying to control but can't.
Weiss holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weiss defending well though. Weiss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground. Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Weiss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. Smith is pressing down on Weiss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weiss is holding on for now. Weiss slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith throwing strikes but missing. Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Weiss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Smith throwing strikes but missing. Smith drops back looking for a leg! Weiss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weiss manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Weiss's guard. Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weiss works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Weiss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weiss dives on top into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith looking for a triangle here. Weiss is fighting it but it looks tight! Smith pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Weiss is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). DJ Smith!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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