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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Cuevas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuevas comes to the cage accompanied by Leave Us Alone/ Dead By Gun. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by When Will They Shoot. This should be fireworks!
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280 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Cuevas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuevas shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Cuevas. Cuevas gets slowly back to his feet.
Cuevas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Cuevas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Cuevas misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cuevas shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Cuevas 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.
Smith tries to clinch but Cuevas moves out of range.
Smith scores with a head kick.
It looks like Tony Cuevas has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuevas gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Cuevas manages to retain guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents Cuevas from getting back to his feet.
Cuevas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cuevas dives on top into guard.
Cuevas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is looking for a triangle here but Cuevas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cuevas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cuevas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith is trying to control Cuevas's posture but Cuevas avoids it.
Cuevas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Cuevas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cuevas scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control Cuevas's posture but Cuevas avoids it.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Cuevas keeps moving and retains side control.
Cuevas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cuevas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cuevas is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Cuevas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Cuevas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cuevas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cuevas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cuevas.
Cuevas jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cuevas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Cuevas in his guard.
Tony Cuevas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cuevas stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cuevas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cuevas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cuevas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cuevas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cuevas has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and Cuevas manages to pass to side control!
Smith wants to control but Cuevas postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cuevas's best efforts.
Cuevas lands with a punch from half guard.
Cuevas trying to control the pace.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Cuevas is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cuevas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuevas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cuevas defends well.
Cuevas is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cuevas is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Cuevas from controlling successfully.
Cuevas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cuevas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cuevas has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Cuevas postures up.
Cuevas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cuevas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smith.
Cuevas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cuevas scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuevas in side control lands a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Cuevas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Cuevas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuevas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Cuevas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cuevas pushes past his half guard into mount!
Cuevas lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cuevas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cuevas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cuevas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuevas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuevas is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cuevas's head.
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 holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cuevas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cuevas has escaped and now he's on top!
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cuevas uses it to pass to side control.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cuevas working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Cuevas stalls from top position.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cuevas tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cuevas's head.
Cuevas is looking to escape.
Cuevas wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Cuevas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Cuevas from improving his position.
Cuevas looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smith passes into side control!
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cuevas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Cuevas is defending well.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barry Smith.
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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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