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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ma Moru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 Tokyo, Ma Moru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moru drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Moru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moru is able to avoid easily.
DJ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru blocks the body kick.
Moru stuffs the takedown.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Moru has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moru.
Moru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Moru - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moru.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moru tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Moru back against the cage.
Moru is stalling here.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moru.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moru pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing.
Moru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith dives in and grabs Moru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moru pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moru finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Moru has managed to clinch.
Moru prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Moru taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moru slowing the pace effectively.
Moru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moru displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Moru as the two fighters clinch.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing.
Smith wants to break free but Moru has control.
Moru misses with a body punch.
Moru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moru effectively controlling the action here.
Smith decides to pull guard.
Moru postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moru throwing strikes but missing.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moru.
Moru drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Moru off! Moru jumps back into Smith's guard.
Moru would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moru is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moru working some strikes from top position.
Moru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru 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.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Moru back into the cage.
Moru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moru is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moru pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moru misses with a punch to the body.
Moru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drives through with a takedown into Moru's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moru wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith wants to control from the top but Moru keeps moving.
Smith prevents Moru from getting back to his feet.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Moru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ma Moru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moru takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Moru sprawls well.
Moru cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moru listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Smith tries to move into range but Moru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moru punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Moru.
Smith is rocked!
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Moru finish him?
Moru drops Smith with a big left hand! Smith is injured, injured bad! Moru jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ma Moru!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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