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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Smith (ranked 4851 p4p, 5222 weight class) and Kevin Garns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rob Smith has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rob Smith seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Garns!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garns taking a breather.
Garns blocking some punches.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garns has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Garns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garns jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garns is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garns looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith prevents Garns from breaking the clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Garns.
Garns misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garns is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Garns.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Garns.
Garns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garns blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Garns.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Garns avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Garns.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garns.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Garns.
Garns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Garns avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Garns blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Garns blocks a body shot from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garns.
Garns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith working aggressively here.
Garns can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Garns is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Garns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Garns.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith tries to work over Garns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Garns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to work over Garns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to work over Garns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Garns back into the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Garns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Garns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Garns is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garns blocks a body shot from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Garns manages to break the clinch.
Garns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith forces Garns back against the cage and clinches.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garns fails to pull guard.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Garns.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Garns.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Garns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith prevents Garns from breaking the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garns tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith pushes Garns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Rob Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garns 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith wants to stand but Garns is controlling his posture from full guard.
Garns looking for a sweep. Not yet Garns, not yet.
Smith is looking to stand up but Garns won't let him.
Garns 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.
Garns looking for a sweep. Not yet Garns, not yet.
Garns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith wanted to stand there but Garns had control of the position.
Garns looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith drives through and clinches with Garns against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Garns avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Garns blocks a body shot from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garns.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Garns.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garns is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garns has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Garns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith digs a right hand into Garns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garns's gas tank.
Smith misses with some punches.
Garns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries a body shot but Garns blocks it.
Garns prevents a body shot from Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garns can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smith rushes Garns and presses him up against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith working aggressively here.
Garns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garns blocking some punches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Garns.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garns blocks a body shot from Smith.
Garns goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garns.
Garns is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Garns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Garns.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Garns controls the action.
Smith digs a right hand into Garns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garns's gas tank.
Garns can't get the takedown.
Garns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith works on Garns's body with a couple of short punches.
Garns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries a body shot but Garns blocks it.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garns has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith tries a body shot but Garns blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garns.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Garns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garns prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Garns avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Garns controls the action.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garns or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Smith.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Garns controls his hands.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Garns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Garns avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garns's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Garns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kevin Garns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Smith!
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