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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DJ Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rose Namajunas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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142 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ 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, Rose Namajunas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Namajunas gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Namajunas blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Namajunas gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Namajunas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Namajunas controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Namajunas pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Namajunas was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Namajunas has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Namajunas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Namajunas stands up from Smith's guard - Namajunas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Namajunas moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Namajunas quickly recovers to half guard.
Namajunas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Namajunas to the mat.
Namajunas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Namajunas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Namajunas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Namajunas wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith manages to pull guard.
Namajunas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namajunas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Namajunas stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Namajunas.
Namajunas with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Namajunas won't be happy with that.
Namajunas throws Smith to one side and escapes!
DJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Namajunas. Namajunas gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Namajunas's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Namajunas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namajunas has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namajunas has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Namajunas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Namajunas passes into half guard.
We've been informed that Namajunas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Namajunas is working for a submission of some sort.
Namajunas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Namajunas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Namajunas controlling the pace.
Namajunas stands up and beckons Smith to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rose Namajunas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Namajunas. Smith shrugs it off though.
Namajunas instigates a clinch.
Smith has Namajunas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Namajunas tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Namajunas's guard.
Namajunas pushes Smith off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rose Namajunas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Namajunas.
Namajunas gets a clinch.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Namajunas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Namajunas is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namajunas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Namajunas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Namajunas stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Namajunas moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Namajunas is keeping busy.
Namajunas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Namajunas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Namajunas can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Namajunas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Namajunas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Namajunas kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namajunas dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Namajunas's head and hops out.
DJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Namajunas had a free shot at his head there.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Namajunas. Namajunas gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namajunas dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Namajunas instigates a clinch.
Namajunas pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith trying to control but Namajunas is working from the bottom.
Namajunas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Namajunas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Namajunas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namajunas trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Namajunas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Namajunas from controlling successfully.
Namajunas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rose Namajunas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Namajunas has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Namajunas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Namajunas with a poor takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Namajunas to work.
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Namajunas sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Namajunas rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Namajunas is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
DJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rose Namajunas.
Smith decides to pull guard.
Namajunas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namajunas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Namajunas prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Namajunas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Namajunas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
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.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namajunas wants to stand back up but Smith manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Namajunas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Namajunas tries to escape but Smith is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Namajunas wants to control but Smith postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namajunas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Namajunas stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Namajunas trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Namajunas throwing strikes but missing.
Namajunas throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position.
Namajunas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Namajunas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith clinches.
Rose Namajunas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Namajunas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Namajunas.
Namajunas pulls Smith into guard.
DJ Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Namajunas is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DJ Smith.
I think Namajunas 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rose Namajunas!
Rose Namajunas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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