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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 2nd Sucks - A Day To Remember. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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164 cm
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155 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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175 cm
28
155 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Brooks! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brooks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith. A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Brooks gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Brooks manages to retain guard. Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brooks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard. Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brooks sitting in guard, not really doing much. Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brooks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brooks defends it easily. Brooks working some strikes from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smith looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.
Brooks drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Brooks off! Brooks jumps back into Smith's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brooks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Brooks grinds an elbow into Smith's temple. Brooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't. Brooks gets to mount! Smith was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Brooks looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brooks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Smith taking shots to the head. Brooks looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Jason Smith has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brooks working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay. Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Brooks postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Smith in real trouble here! The ref calls for Smith to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Brooks! In his post fight interview, Calvin Brooks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
47% |
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