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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Freitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to power circle. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
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130 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined |
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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, Damon Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaime Freitas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Freitas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith working away.
Smith working the ground and pound but Freitas is defending the strikes.
Freitas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Freitas can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Freitas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Freitas defending against the ground and pound.
Smith is putting a hurting on Freitas here, landing some big shots from side control.
Freitas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Freitas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith with the ground and pound but Freitas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Freitas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Freitas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Freitas throws a big right hand that misses.
Freitas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Freitas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith wants to stand but Freitas is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freitas throwing strikes but missing.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Freitas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freitas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Freitas trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freitas's head.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Freitas trying to control from the bottom.
Freitas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Freitas.
Freitas has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Freitas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Freitas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Freitas!
Freitas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Freitas from controlling successfully.
Freitas throws a big elbow that misses.
Freitas throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freitas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been informed that Freitas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freitas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Freitas gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Freitas has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freitas can do to turn this around?
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Freitas has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Freitas trying to control the position.
Freitas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freitas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Freitas thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Freitas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Freitas is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Freitas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Freitas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freitas decides to stand up.
Freitas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freitas off to one side.
Freitas is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Freitas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jaime Freitas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freitas shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Freitas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Damon Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaime Freitas.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Freitas's hands, connecting with Freitas's forehead.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Freitas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith prevents Freitas from improving his position.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to take a breather but Freitas is having none of it.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Freitas trying to control but Smith postures up.
Freitas taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Freitas tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith working Freitas over with strikes.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Freitas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith working Freitas over with strikes.
Freitas is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freitas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith covering up well under a series of strikes from Freitas.
Freitas is looking for a choke. Smith gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Smith manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
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 working Freitas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Freitas has wrist control.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith postures up in Freitas's guard and throws a big left but Freitas blocks it.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freitas's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Smith dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Freitas's guard.
Freitas is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Freitas.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith trying to control but Freitas is working from the bottom.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Freitas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith throws a strike but Freitas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Freitas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Freitas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Freitas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Freitas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Freitas.
Freitas slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Freitas tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freitas throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freitas to the mat! Freitas manages to get full guard.
Freitas pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freitas is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Freitas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Freitas holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freitas is on top in guard.
Freitas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freitas looking to pass the guard.
Freitas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freitas on the ground.
Freitas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freitas working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Freitas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Freitas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freitas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaime Freitas.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Smith!
An intense looking Damon Smith took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I end careers and cash checks. Pretty much just do what I want to do to these boys when they enter the cage with me so don't do it dog its just not worth it.'.
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pop
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