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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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186 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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191 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alvarez has Smith in his guard.
Smith stops Alvarez from standing up.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Alvarez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith stands up from Alvarez's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Robert Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Alvarez shoots in.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Smith.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Smith.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Alvarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smith's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith has the hooks in. Alvarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smith's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alvarez shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Alvarez is controlling him well.
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alvarez stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alvarez prevents Smith from standing back up.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Alvarez uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Alvarez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying desperately to get to his feet.
Alvarez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smith turns into him and now he's in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and waves to Alvarez to follow him.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Robert Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard.
Miguel Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Alvarez is controlling him
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Smith's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez stops Smith from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith catches Alvarez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Miguel Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Miguel Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
Smith swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Alvarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith cracks the inside of Alvarez's front leg.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Alvarez shoots in.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Smith!
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