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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jefferey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Allessandri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferey Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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151 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jefferey Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Allessandri!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allessandri gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Allessandri wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Allessandri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Allessandri lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allessandri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Allessandri from controlling successfully.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allessandri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allessandri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allessandri throws a big elbow that misses.
Allessandri trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Allessandri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Allessandri.
Allessandri 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.
Allessandri in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smith is trying to control Allessandri's posture but Allessandri avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allessandri is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Allessandri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
My spies in Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform me that Allessandri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Allessandri tries to stand but Smith is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Allessandri wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped.
An elbow from Allessandri crashes against the mat.
Allessandri works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Allessandri throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allessandri wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Allessandri wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allessandri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Allessandri dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Allessandri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Allessandri looks winded!
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allessandri has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allessandri content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Allessandri from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Allessandri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Allessandri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Allessandri trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Roberto Allessandri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is not content to let Allessandri control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allessandri seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Allessandri trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith striking from the bottom.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Allessandri controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Allessandri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Allessandri.
Allessandri is breathing heavily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Allessandri from controlling successfully.
Allessandri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Allessandri wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Allessandri is controlling the position.
Allessandri trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Allessandri backs away looking to recover.
Allessandri slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Allessandri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allessandri wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith throws a right hand that Allessandri ducks under and follows up with a left that Allessandri also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allessandri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jefferey Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith forces Allessandri back against the cage and clinches.
Allessandri lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allessandri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allessandri is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Allessandri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jefferey Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Allessandri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Smith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Allessandri.
Allessandri trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Allessandri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allessandri missing with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Allessandri.
Allessandri working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smith prevents Allessandri from getting a body triangle.
Smith is trying to stand back up.
Allessandri has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allessandri is throwing shots to the body but Smith manages to wriggle free. Allessandri pounces on him again and ends up in Smith's guard.
Allessandri stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Allessandri wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Allessandri with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Allessandri from controlling successfully.
Allessandri throwing strikes but missing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Allessandri from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Allessandri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allessandri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Allessandri.
Allessandri throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allessandri stops Smith from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Allessandri.
I think Allessandri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Allessandri!
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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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