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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 821 p4p, 1036 weight class) and George Smith (ranked 125 p4p, 144 weight class). 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, George Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has managed to clinch.
Dvalishvili digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Dvalishvili clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith is looking to chop away at Dvalishvili's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Dvalishvili.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice right hand.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith is trying to drag Dvalishvili to the mat but Dvalishvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dvalishvili smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Dvalishvili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Dvalishvili misses its intended target.
Dvalishvili gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Dvalishvili's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Dvalishvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Dvalishvili misses.
Smith connects with a high kick.
It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dvalishvili shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Dvalishvili drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dvalishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dvalishvili avoids it really well and circles away.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Dvalishvili sprawls well.
It looked like Dvalishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Dvalishvili avoids it this time.
Dvalishvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dvalishvili forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dvalishvili gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dvalishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Dvalishvili.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lands a head shot.
Dvalishvili lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Dvalishvili tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Dvalishvili has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith is trying to push Dvalishvili away but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dvalishvili working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili clinches.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Nice uppercut there from Dvalishvili.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dvalishvili. That did some damage!
Dvalishvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dvalishvili.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith tries to break free but Dvalishvili pushes him back against the cage.
Dvalishvili missing with knees to the body.
Smith jumps guard but Dvalishvili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands the left hand.
Dvalishvili clinches.
Dvalishvili pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Smith stalling.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili lands a nice uppercut.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dvalishvili gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dvalishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Koba Dvalishvili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dvalishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith jumps guard but Dvalishvili stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Koba Dvalishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Dvalishvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dvalishvili prevents it.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith wants to stall.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Dvalishvili uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice right hand.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Dvalishvili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Dvalishvili on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dvalishvili throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith dives in and grabs Dvalishvili's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dvalishvili pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Dvalishvili closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
George Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith tries to clinch but Dvalishvili is having none of it.
Dvalishvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith moves out of range as Dvalishvili strikes.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dvalishvili sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dvalishvili misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheers as Dvalishvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Dvalishvili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Dvalishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Dvalishvili lands.
Nice jab there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dvalishvili.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Dvalishvili is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Dvalishvili's guard.
Smith won't allow Dvalishvili to sweep him here.
Dvalishvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dvalishvili has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili!
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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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