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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Listen. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Timmons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Timmons misses.
Timmons misses with a two punch combination.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Jordan Timmons has been cut.
Timmons shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Timmons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Timmons circles away.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Timmons's head.
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!
Timmons works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Timmons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Timmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Timmons.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timmons throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Timmons shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Timmons finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Timmons in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Timmons is controlling him
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Timmons working Smith over with strikes.
Timmons is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Timmons works his way into full mount!
Timmons working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Timmons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Timmons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmons with good strikes from the mount here!
Timmons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Timmons takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Timmons with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Timmons can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Timmons unloading with bombs!
Timmons tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Timmons controlling the pace for now.
Timmons trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jordan Timmons just wasn't active enough.
Timmons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Timmons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Timmons content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Timmons is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Timmons performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is staying active underneath Timmons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Timmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Timmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Timmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith forces Timmons back against the cage and clinches.
Timmons goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Timmons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Timmons ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Timmons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Timmons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Timmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Timmons blocks a head kick by Smith.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Timmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Timmons!
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Timmons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timmons. That did some damage!
Jordan Timmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timmons scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Timmons if he has to take too many more of those.
Timmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Timmons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Timmons connects with a high kick.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timmons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmons tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Timmons throws a head kick that misses.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Timmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Timmons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Timmons persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith misses with the combination.
Timmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Timmons gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Timmons tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Timmons uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Smith has eaten all the pies!
Timmons pulls guard successfully.
Timmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmons, not yet.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Timmons looking to control.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith wants to control from the top but Timmons keeps moving.
Timmons 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timmons keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Timmons keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Timmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timmons can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jordan Timmons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Timmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timmons.
Smith throws a right hand that Timmons ducks under and follows up with a left that Timmons also avoids with ease.
Timmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Timmons keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a head kick but Timmons moves out of range.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Timmons shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Timmons throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Timmons throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Timmons blocks a leg kick.
John Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons lands with a nice body punch.
Timmons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Timmons taking a breather here.
Smith tries to escape but Timmons is in control.
Timmons taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jordan Timmons has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timmons blocks the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Timmons. Smith shrugs it off though.
Smith looks for the body kick but Timmons saw that one coming.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by Timmons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmons scores with a shot to the body.
Timmons shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Timmons throws a head kick that misses.
Timmons dodges the punch combination from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Timmons off balance momentarily.
Timmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Timmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Timmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmons throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Timmons takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Timmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Timmons's knee but Timmons avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Timmons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Timmons won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Timmons controls the pace.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Timmons controlling from the top position.
Timmons stops Smith from standing up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jordan Timmons.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Timmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Timmons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Timmons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Timmons!
During a confident post fight interview, Jordan Timmons thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
John Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'no'.
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