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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Auguste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Auguste has chosen Team Police - Deja Voodoo as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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222 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marc Auguste!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Auguste connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Smith thows a huge punch but Auguste dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Auguste's temple.
Auguste punching from the bottom.
Auguste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auguste 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!
Auguste lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Auguste.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Auguste on the ground.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Auguste.
Smith is trapped and Auguste is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Smith trying to control the position but Auguste manages to sink in the hooks.
Auguste is landing with strikes from the back.
Auguste is landing with strikes from the back.
Smith is covering up but some of the strikes from Auguste are getting through and doing damage.
Smith wants to control his opponent's hands but Auguste gets his hands free.
Smith tries to escape but Auguste has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smith trying to control but not successfully.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Auguste is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Auguste controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Auguste gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Will Auguste go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Auguste lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Smith hold on?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Auguste is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith trying to control the action but Auguste just sinks the hooks in.
Smith is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith covers up after that shot from Auguste.
Smith is trapped and Auguste is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Smith is keeping busy.
The referee is taking a good look at Smith as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Auguste!
Auguste is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Smith. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Smith covers up after that shot from Auguste.
Auguste connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Smith to escape the position.
Auguste connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Smith to escape the position.
Auguste is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Smith. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Auguste scores with punches from the back.
Auguste keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trapped and Auguste is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Smith controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Auguste punishes Smith with strikes from the back mount.
Auguste avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
Smith can't escape the position.
Auguste has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Auguste connects with a big shot to the side of Smith's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Auguste dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Auguste sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Auguste misses with a double jab.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Auguste misses with a jab, cross combination.
Auguste throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Auguste throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Auguste saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Auguste.
No joy there for Auguste, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Auguste takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Auguste striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith stands up over Auguste, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Auguste has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auguste throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith trying to control but Auguste is working from the bottom.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Auguste keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Auguste is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Auguste avoid being mounted?
Auguste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Auguste defends it.
Marc Auguste has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control. Auguste wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Auguste wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Auguste works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith tries to stand but Auguste is controlling from the bottom.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith cracks Auguste with a solid left hand.
Auguste is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith pushing down on Auguste's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Auguste tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Auguste tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Auguste throws a strike from the bottom but Smith passes into side control!
Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Auguste throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Auguste is trying to break free.
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 Auguste walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith is putting a hurting on Auguste here, landing some big shots from side control.
Auguste stops Smith from passing to mount.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Auguste isn't going anywhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auguste gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith wants to stand up but Auguste is controlling the position.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Auguste works his way to full guard. Good work.
Auguste trying to strike off his back.
Auguste throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Auguste has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Auguste's legs - danger averted.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Auguste looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Auguste checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith has control of Auguste's left arm, preventing Auguste from doing any damage.
Auguste postures up.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Auguste slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auguste wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith has his hands on Auguste's head, controlling the position.
Auguste throwing strikes but missing.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Auguste defends it easily.
Auguste thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Auguste.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith forces Auguste back against the cage and clinches.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Auguste has double underhooks.
Smith tries to pull guard but Auguste holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Auguste blocks with his arms.
Smith is trying to drag Auguste to the mat but Auguste just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Auguste.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Auguste misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John 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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FIGHT
RATING
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