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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marx Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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164 cm
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155 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marx Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Bronson's guard.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Bronson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bronson manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Bronson's guard.
Bronson working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Bronson 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 thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bronson looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bronson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Bronson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bronson is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to roll over but Bronson keeps him under control.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith won't allow Bronson to pass to mount.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Bronson.
Bronson wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Bronson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Bronson eventually gives up the hold.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronson is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronson to get the leverage.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bronson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bronson's back!
Bronson is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith not allowing Bronson to control his hands.
Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Bronson is defending it well.
Smith working for a choke but Bronson is defending well.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Bronson manages to turn into his guard.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Bronson passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bronson uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Smith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bronson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bronson gets his way!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is in trouble now - Bronson has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marx Bronson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Bronson's guard.
Bronson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bronson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Bronson in his guard.
Bronson is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Bronson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bronson is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Bronson has control of the leg.
Bronson seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Bronson wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Bronson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Bronson works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith regains half guard.
Bronson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bronson wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Bronson seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Bronson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronson pulls his head out easily.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronson pulls his head out easily.
Bronson uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Bronson trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Bronson prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Bronson has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bronson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Bronson looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bronson working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Bronson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Marx Bronson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marx Bronson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bronson did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Bronson looking for submissions off his back.
Bronson looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bronson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Bronson defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Bronson looking for submissions off his back.
Bronson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith is working for a kimura but Bronson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bronson trying to control here.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Bronson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bronson is trying to control but can't.
Bronson is looking to improve his position.
Bronson 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 tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Bronson has a good base and remains in mount.
Bronson looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Bronson looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Bronson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith can't escape the position.
Jason Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson controlling his opponent.
Bronson looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Bronson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Bronson has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Bronson has a good base and remains in mount.
Marx Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Smith.
Well Bronson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marx Bronson!
In his post fight interview, Marx Bronson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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