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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Metsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Smith had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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177 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Metsola!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metsola clinches.
Metsola prevents a takedown attempt there.
A hook to the body from Metsola.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Metsola after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Metsola.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Metsola has him pressed against the cage.
Metsola lands a takedown into guard.
Metsola gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Metsola closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nice strikes from Metsola there.
Metsola stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metsola closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsola passes the guard and advances to mount!
Metsola looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
It looks like Josh Smith has been cut.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Metsola goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smith is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metsola is on top in guard.
Metsola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsola lands a couple of digs.
Metsola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith is trying to control the position but Metsola postures up.
Metsola stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Metsola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsola 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.
Metsola content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Metsola has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Metsola in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Metsola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Metsola closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Metsola tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
Metsola lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Metsola is controlling him well.
Metsola has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Metsola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to hold on but Metsola pushes him away.
Metsola raining down shots from the mount!
Smith is rocked!
Metsola controlling the pace for now.
Metsola scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metsola wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Metsola.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Metsola looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Metsola looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsola postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Smith badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Metsola around the waist but Metsola pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Metsola is the winner by TKO! Metsola jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Metsola!
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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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