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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patricia Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nich DiM (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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192 cm
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177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patricia Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nich DiM! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet. DiM looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well. Smith 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 changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DiM looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. DiM regains half guard. Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DiM is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold. DiM wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. DiM manages to get to full guard.
DiM pulls Smith in to control the position. DiM is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. DiM seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. DiM is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now. Smith is staying active underneath DiM, who seems content to just control the action from this position. DiM prevents Smith from standing back up.
DiM seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. DiM 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. DiM eventually gives up the hold. DiM 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. DiM eventually gives up the hold. DiM is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DiM is figuring out what he wants to do next. DiM is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now. DiM is still trying to improve position. DiM controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nich DiM was stalling too much, according to the referee. Smith stuffs the takedown. Patricia Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nich DiM. Smith clinches. DiM has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. DiM has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. DiM tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DiM.
DiM looks winded! DiM drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith tightens his grip and picks DiM up, before dumping him to the ground. DiM manages to land in guard. DiM is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith trying to control but DiM is working from the bottom. Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but DiM is retaining full guard. Smith is looking to stand up but DiM won't let him. DiM working a defensive guard here.
DiM looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Smith moves into range and clinches up with DiM.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DiM.
DiM drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith decides to pull guard. Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DiM on the ground. DiM trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! DiM wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Smith working for a triangle but DiM defends it easily.
DiM tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nich DiM dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard. Smith prevents DiM from improving his position. DiM regains full guard. Nicely done. DiM lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith! Smith is squirming around, avoiding DiM's attempts to control the action. Nich DiM has got the better of the ground game so far. DiM controlling the pace for now. Smith tries to hold on but DiM pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith is squirming around, avoiding DiM's attempts to control the action. Smith is looking to improve his position but DiM isn't that keen on the idea. Smith wants to control but DiM is having none of it. DiM can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape. DiM 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 defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from DiM.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DiM can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape. Smith wants to control but DiM is having none of it. Smith working to try and regain half guard.
DiM tries to control but Smith wriggling away. Smith regains half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. DiM moves into full mount! Smith won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round. DiM tries to control but Smith wriggling away. Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DiM trying to control but he's not successful this time. DiM tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. DiM looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. DiM jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't. DiM tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. Smith trying to remain calm as DiM controls from the top position. 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! Smith is not content to let DiM control the position. DiM is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nich DiM showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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!
Horrible takedown by DiM or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad. Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. DiM shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DiM gets slowly back to his feet. Patricia Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nich DiM. Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. DiM keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. DiM tries to land a sweep but no joy. Smith postures up.
DiM looking for a sweep. Not yet DiM, not yet. DiM is trying to keep Smith in close.
That's one minute gone in the round. DiM working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. DiM wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
DiM manages to get to full guard.
DiM isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks DiM on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith! DiM takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. DiM gets back to half guard. DiM is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now DiM is on top in guard.
DiM slips nicely into half guard. Smith is refusing to be controlled, as DiM sits in half guard. DiM is figuring out what he wants to do next. DiM is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. DiM is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. DiM stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith is trying to maintain the position but DiM is very close to passing his half guard. DiM passes the guard and advances to mount! DiM can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape. DiM controlling the pace for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. DiM wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. DiM controlling from mount. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nich DiM wasn't active enough on the ground. DiM misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. DiM shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well. Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. DiM keeping control of the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. DiM has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Nich DiM comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got DiM winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nich DiM!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
67% |
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