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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth McGoldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenneth McGoldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGoldstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith misses with a takedown
and McGoldstein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith kicks off McGoldstein and gets to his feet.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as McGoldstein tries to tie him up.
Smith has McGoldstein pressed against the cage.
McGoldstein is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGoldstein has his back to the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but McGoldstein holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
McGoldstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith clinches but McGoldstein breaks the clinch
so McGoldstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
McGoldstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGoldstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working a defensive guard but McGoldstein passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGoldstein prevents Smith from standing back up.
Smith trying to control here.
McGoldstein wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
McGoldstein wants to stand up but Smith is controlling the position.
McGoldstein trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to control but McGoldstein is keeping busy.
That's two 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGoldstein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith tries to pull guard but McGoldstein won't allow it.
Kenneth McGoldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Smith.
McGoldstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
McGoldstein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McGoldstein throwing hammer fists to the chest of Smith. What's that going to do exactly?
McGoldstein wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
McGoldstein is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith punching from mount but McGoldstein doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McGoldstein can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McGoldstein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith tries to control but McGoldstein wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGoldstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGoldstein tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
McGoldstein working to try and regain half guard.
McGoldstein is breathing heavily.
McGoldstein is working hard here to advance position.
Smith cracks McGoldstein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith throwing strikes here but McGoldstein is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McGoldstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McGoldstein tries to improve his position but instead Smith has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenneth McGoldstein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A leg kick checked by McGoldstein.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
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 McGoldstein walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGoldstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith with a poor takedown
and McGoldstein counters with a head kick.
McGoldstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neil Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
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 is looking to advance position but McGoldstein won't allow it.
McGoldstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGoldstein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith gets to his feet. McGoldstein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGoldstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGoldstein counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
McGoldstein working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith stands up from McGoldstein's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGoldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
McGoldstein tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith defending well as McGoldstein loads up on a big left hand.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
McGoldstein tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth McGoldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGoldstein pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
McGoldstein misses with a head kick.
McGoldstein has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Kenneth McGoldstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith scores with a takedown into McGoldstein's guard.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but McGoldstein is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but McGoldstein is retaining full guard.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Smith 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!
McGoldstein thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
A right handed body shot lands from McGoldstein.
McGoldstein ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGoldstein no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGoldstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith wanted to stand there but McGoldstein had control of the position.
McGoldstein looking to control.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McGoldstein trying to control the position here.
McGoldstein being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
McGoldstein wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but McGoldstein is retaining full guard.
McGoldstein is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
McGoldstein working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but McGoldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but McGoldstein shows good takedown defense.
McGoldstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith scores with a takedown into McGoldstein's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but McGoldstein keeps moving.
McGoldstein is trying to keep Smith in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGoldstein keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to stand but McGoldstein has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from McGoldstein.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but McGoldstein has wrist control.
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 won't allow McGoldstein to get back to his feet.
McGoldstein keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGoldstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McGoldstein keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith wants to control from the top but McGoldstein keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGoldstein wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Neil Smith!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Neil Smith!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Neil Smith!
Neil Smith wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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