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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Smith (ranked 2002 p4p, 3336 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 268 p4p, 408 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cyrius Python enters the cage!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith cracks a nice hook into Python's ribs.
Python moves into the clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand.
Python blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Python blocks it.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Python backwards.
Python tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Python is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Python changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Python avoids it well and moves away.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
Python looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Python dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Python feints the counter takedown.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Python in a clinch.
Python looking for a takedown.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands a body punch.
Python blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith keeps control of Python as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Python.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Python.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Python fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith clinches.
Python is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Python blocking some punches.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Python looking for a takedown.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Python fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Python breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Python counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Python has a takedown stuffed.
Python takes one to the chin there.
Python looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Python fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Python uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Python unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith throws a combination. Python tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Python slips a jab from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Python.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Python blocks it.
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Python wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Rob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Python back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Cyrius Python has been cut.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rob Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Python back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyrius Python's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith instigates a clinch.
Python blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Python controls his hands.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Python blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Python's head.
Python manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Python tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Python blocks an uppercut.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith has Python pressed against the cage, preventing Python from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Python is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Python is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Python into the cage.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith is looking to wear down Python with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Python gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Python uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Python is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Python tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Python looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Python.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Python wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Python is breathing heavily.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith dips a shoulder and cracks Python with a mighty uppercut! Python falls back against the cage and Smith unloads with a barrage of strikes! Python is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Smith screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Smith!
In defeat, Cyrius Python stepped up to the mic, saying 'well that was a hard fight and i ended on the wrong corner'.
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