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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rukah Padero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Padero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Midnight Conspiracy - Discord (At Dawn We Rage Remix). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152 lbs
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rukah Padero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maurice Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks for a takedown but Padero sprawls well.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Padero , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Padero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Padero slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Padero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Rukah Padero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Smith.
Padero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padero scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Padero is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Padero .
Padero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Padero defends it well.
Padero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws out a counter right but Padero avoids it with no problem.
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Padero sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith throwing shots but Padero is blocking nicely.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Padero 's head.
Padero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Padero gets back to full guard.
Padero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith postures up in Padero 's guard and throws a big left but Padero blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Padero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Padero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Padero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Padero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Padero pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Padero looking for subs off his back but Smith has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Padero is working away.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith with the ground and pound but Padero uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Padero . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Padero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith pushes down on Padero 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Padero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Padero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padero moves into full guard.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Padero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Padero 's legs - danger averted.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Padero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Padero looking for a sweep. Not yet Padero , not yet.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Padero is keeping the position.
Padero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Padero has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rukah Padero 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 shoots in and bounces Padero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Smith postures up in Padero 's guard and throws a big left but Padero blocks it.
Padero 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.
Padero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Padero has wrist control.
Smith postures up in Padero 's guard and throws a big left but Padero blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padero keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurice Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Padero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Padero 's legs - danger averted.
Padero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Padero is keeping the position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padero looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Padero has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padero controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Padero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Padero 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Padero stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Padero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Padero is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position but Padero is working away.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Padero can't do much from the bottom here.
Padero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Padero dodges it nicely.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Padero is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Padero is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padero is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Padero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith prevents Padero from getting a body triangle.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Padero has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Padero gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Padero is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Padero . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Padero 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Padero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Padero 's legs - danger averted.
Padero looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maurice Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Padero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Padero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Padero is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working Padero over with strikes.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Padero defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Padero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Padero wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Padero is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Smith throwing shots but Padero is blocking nicely.
Padero is trying to control but can't.
Padero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Padero has his feet on Smith's thighs here. He's pushed Smith off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Smith screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rukah Padero !
Rukah Padero very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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