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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reinaldo Aruba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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136 lbs
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133 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reinaldo Aruba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Smith!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Aruba decides to pull guard.
Aruba has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Aruba actively working from the bottom here.
Aruba is looking to improve his position.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Aruba has a hand on Smith's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Smith takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aruba is trying to reverse the position but instead Smith has taken his back - oops!
Smith trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aruba doesn't escape.
Aruba is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling from the back.
Aruba trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aruba breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aruba.
Aruba stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Aruba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aruba wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aruba there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aruba working to try and regain half guard.
Aruba swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Smith prevents Aruba from getting the reversal.
Smith stands up from mount. Strange move.
Aruba 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 darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aruba is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aruba tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
Aruba is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Aruba.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aruba is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aruba trying to get back to full guard but Smith takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bubba Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aruba moves into the clinch.
Aruba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aruba pulls guard effortlessly.
Aruba working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aruba looking for subs off his back but Smith has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aruba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aruba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith passes to side control.
Smith controls the position.
Aruba looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aruba wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Smith keeps control of the position as Aruba tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Aruba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Aruba manages to turn into his guard.
Reinaldo Aruba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aruba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aruba is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aruba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith controlling Aruba's posture.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Aruba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Aruba dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Aruba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Aruba. Aruba gets slowly back to his feet.
Aruba shoots and misses
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Aruba jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Aruba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aruba clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith is riding his opponent, not letting Aruba buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aruba trying to control but not successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aruba rolls, trying to escape but Smith keeps control of the position.
Smith has good solid back control here.
Smith keeps control of the position as Aruba tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Aruba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aruba.
Smith has Aruba up against the cage in a clinch.
Aruba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith tightens his grip and picks Aruba up, before dumping him to the ground. Aruba manages to land in guard.
Aruba working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aruba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smith manages to capitalize on a mistake by Aruba to take his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith keeps control of the position as Aruba tries to break free.
Smith has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aruba's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Smith!
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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