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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Givi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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225 cm
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ara Givi!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Givi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Givi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Givi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Givi in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is staying active underneath Givi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Givi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Givi.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Givi on the ground.
Givi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard.
Givi stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
My spies in Finch Farm inform me that Givi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working for a triangle but Givi defends it easily.
Givi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Givi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Givi trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givi pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Givi prevents Smith from standing back up.
Givi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Givi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Givi throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Givi is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Givi in particular looking to stall.
Givi seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is looking to control Givi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Givi wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Givi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Givi 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.
Givi landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givi swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ara Givi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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