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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tj Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machach Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machach Magomedov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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168 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tj Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Machach Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the cage.
Magomedov stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Magomedov can't break the clinch.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tj Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Magomedov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedov pinned against the cage. Magomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machach Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magomedov's coach down at Iron Warrior Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magomedov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith prevents Magomedov from breaking the clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedov prevents it.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magomedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magomedov throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Magomedov's guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway.
A lull in the action here.
Magomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Magomedov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magomedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Smith is dominant here and he's now got Magomedov's back!
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Smith lands shots from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith controlling the position well here. Magomedov rolled but Smith kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Smith scores with punches and elbows.
Magomedov tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Smith.
Smith lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Magomedov hold on?!
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Magomedov.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith controlling from the back.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Smith punishes Magomedov with strikes from the back mount.
Magomedov is rocked!
Smith scores with punches and elbows.
Magomedov is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scores with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Smith connects with a couple of big shots that have Magomedov covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Magomedov! Smith fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Smith!
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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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