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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Smoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Smoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Clark!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fred Smoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark avoids the head kick by Smoot.
Smoot tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Smoot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smoot tries to clinch up.
Smoot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Clark.
Smoot moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Clark lands with a straight right. Smoot didn't see that one coming.
Clark connects with a right hand. Smoot shakes it off.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clark is looking to score with low kicks.
Clark throws a push kick but Smoot slaps the foot to one side.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
A head kick misses from Smoot.
Smoot misses with a head kick.
Clark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smoot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smoot.
Smoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smoot clinches up with Clark and pushes him back against the cage.
Smoot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clark wants to break free but Smoot has control.
Smoot keeps control of Clark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smoot looking to stall.
Clark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Smoot.
Smoot tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Smoot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark lands a two punch combo.
A low kick from Smoot misses
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark lands with a kick to the temple. Smoot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clark is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smoot had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pβtι.
Smoot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clark to score with a decent uppercut.
Smoot takes one to the side of the head.
Smoot throws a lazy head kick
and Clark counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clark.
Smoot throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of Smoot's head.
Clark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smoot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark tests Smoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smoot tries to clinch up
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smoot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smoot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smoot closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smoot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smoot throws a combination that misses
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Smoot throws a lazy head kick
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Clark scores with a push kick.
Smoot instigates a clinch.
Smoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoot drags the fight down to the ground.
Clark wants to get up but he can't break Smoot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Clark controlling from the top position.
Clark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smoot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clark stands and steps away. Smoot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Clark lands a nice hook to Smoot's body. Smoot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smoot moves into the clinch.
Smoot is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smoot tries for a takedown but Clark manages to get underhooks.
Smoot is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Smoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoot fails to pull guard.
Smoot looking to throw knees to the head but Clark is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Smoot has him pressed against the cage.
Smoot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smoot looks to clinch
and Clark counters with a one-two to the body.
Smoot darts in trying to clinch
and Clark counters with a left to the body.
Clark throws a one two combo.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smoot darts in trying to clinch
and Clark counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smoot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Clark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smoot clinches but Clark breaks the clinch
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Smoot tries to clinch but Clark moves away
and Clark counters with a series of strikes. Smoot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smoot darts in trying to clinch
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smoot throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Smoot closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smoot.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clark counters with a thumping low kick.
Smoot tries to land a front kick but Clark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clark throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Clark. That snapped Smoot's head back.
Smoot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smoot throws a sloppy head kick
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smoot closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smoot closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Smoot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smoot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
Clark throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smoot's head.
Clark feints and then cracks Smoot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smoot down.
Smoot tries to clinch but Clark moves away
and Clark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smoot misses with a hook.
Smoot clinches but Clark breaks the clinch
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Smoot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clark's head.
Clark lands a jab to the nose.
Smoot wants to clinch but Clark slips to the side
and Clark counters with a leg kick.
Smoot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clark scores with a hook to the body. Smoot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smoot misses with a kick to the body
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smoot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smoot misses with a low kick as Clark jumps back.
Smoot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smoot is able to avoid easily.
Smoot throws a head kick that misses
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark digs a good body shot into Smoot's ribs.
Smoot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Clark cracks Smoot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clark.
A head kick misses from Smoot.
Smoot tries to clinch
and Smoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Smoot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smoot thinking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clark.
Smoot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clark lands with a cross.
Smoot looks to clinch
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smoot darts in trying to clinch
and Clark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clark digs a good body shot into Smoot's ribs.
Smoot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smoot throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Clark throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smoot's head.
Clark displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Clark is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clark connects with a single shot there.
Clark catches Smoot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clark checks the leg kick.
Clark is looking to slow Smoot down with leg kicks.
Fred Smoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark scores with a jab to the head.
Smoot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smoot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Smoot's head.
Clark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smoot.
Smoot ducks right into an uppercut from Clark.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick from Smoot.
Smoot throws a sloppy head kick
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoot scores with a leg kick.
Clark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
Smoot tries to clinch but Clark moves away
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smoot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
Clark throws out a leg kick but Smoot moves out of range and Clark only half commits.
Smoot moves out of range as Clark throws a body kick.
Smoot lands with a kick to the temple. Clark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smoot tries to clinch
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smoot closes the distance but Clark moves to the side
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smoot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Smoot does no damage.
Smoot wants to clinch but Clark slips to the side
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Clark as he connects with a hook.
Smoot tries to clinch up
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Clark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Smoot's ribs.
Smoot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smoot blocks a head kick by Clark.
A jab lands there for Clark.
Clark lands a body shot.
Smoot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clark lands a nice hook to Smoot's body. Smoot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark lands a right hook to the body.
Smoot throws a lazy head kick
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Smoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Smoot off the cage and back into rage.
A head kick misses from Smoot.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick by Clark misses
and Smoot counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Clark is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smoot walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoot throws a head kick that misses
and Clark counters with a left to the body.
Smoot tries to clinch up
and Clark counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Clark darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smoot gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Smoot throws a sloppy head kick
and Clark counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smoot throws a lazy head kick
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Clark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smoot wants to clinch
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smoot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clark counters with a left to the body.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smoot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smoot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Smoot misses
and Clark counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark connects with a single shot there.
Clark scores with the left hand. Smoot knows he should have avoided that one.
Smoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clark avoids the head kick by Smoot.
Clark lands a nice hook to Smoot's body. Smoot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smoot tries to clinch up
and Clark counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark lands a nice hook to Smoot's body. Smoot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smoot tries to clinch up
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smoot closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clark counters with a one-two to the body.
Smoot throws a head kick that misses
and Clark counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a right hook to the body.
Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Smoot.
Jab from Clark.
A shot to de liver by Clark. Beautiful body shot.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Smoot moves out of range easily.
Smoot tries to clinch but Clark moves away
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smoot clinches but Clark breaks the clinch
and Clark counters with a left to the body.
Clark dips to his left and cracks Smoot with an uppercut!
Clark closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A thudding body kick lands there by Clark!
Clark lands with a hook. Smoot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smoot rushes Clark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smoot jumps guard but Clark stands there with Smoot around his waist. Smoot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smoot tries to pull guard but Clark won't allow it.
Clark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoot turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smoot manages to end up in side control.
Clark pushes Smoot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smoot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Clark is looking to reverse the position.
Ryan Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smoot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smoot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smoot swings around for an armbar but Clark sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smoot's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Ryan Clark!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Ryan Clark!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Ryan Clark!
Ryan Clark wins by unanimous decision!
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